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Apr 15, 13:04

China seeks energy self-sufficiency as geopolitical risks rise

China is preparing to shift the focus of its energy strategy from building power plants to transforming how energy is consumed, as leaders seek to reduce reliance on imported fuels and strengthen national security.

India's industrial ambitions face supply-chain constraints as China tightens technology access in batteries and EVs

Apr 15, 09:38

Taiwan, Japan team up on advanced materials to power next-gen chips and clean energy

Apr 15, 09:35

AUO drives energy business corporatization to boost integration efficiency

Apr 14

Energy shock from Middle East unrest fuels petrochemical rally in Taiwan

Apr 13

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GREEN ENERGYHormuz conflict exposes Southeast Asia's energy fault lines

Apr 13

A blockage of the Strait of Hormuz following conflict between the US and Iran is raising energy supply risks for Southeast Asia, with import-dependent economies most exposed. If the conflict continues, the region's recent gains from supply chain shifts could begin to erode.

ENERGY STORAGEChina's EVE Energy's growth strategy mirrors a shifting energy landscape

Apr 13

EVE Energy, one of China's largest battery makers, has reported strong profit growth expectations for the first quarter of 2026, as rising demand for energy storage — fueled in part by the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure — continues to reshape the industry.

ENERGY STORAGEFrom modules to market: Chinese storage going global

Apr 12

As concerns over energy security converge with the push for low-carbon transition, energy storage has emerged as a central arena in the global energy shift—and China's companies are moving quickly to claim a larger role.

GREEN ENERGYSouth Korea targets 2035 i-SMR commercialization, Doosan Enerbility eyes global contract manufacturing lead

Apr 10

South Korea has been actively advancing the development of small modular reactor (SMR) technology in recent years. The government, together with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), is moving forward with next-generation i-SMR standard design certification and site selection for the first plant. Private-sector player Doosan Enerbility is taking the lead in positioning itself in the global SMR contract manufacturing market, backed by its largest-ever order volume.

ENERGY STORAGESamsung and SK Hynix reportedly secure long-term helium contracts with US firms

Apr 10

Industry sources report that the recent supply concerns over semiconductor-grade helium triggered by the US-Iran conflict have eased, as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix secured long-term contracts ensuring stable access to the critical gas.

ENERGY STORAGEChina's EVE Energy ramps up capacity amid energy storage boom

Apr 9

EVE Energy, one of China's largest battery manufacturers, said on April 7 that it expected strong profit growth in the first quarter of 2026 as demand for energy storage batteries continued to expand.

ENERGY STORAGEChinese energy storage players flock to growing AI data center market in face of fierce domestic competition

Apr 8

Chinese energy storage players are going all in on the AI data center market, as intense domestic competition has caused falling profit margins from traditional storage projects. The booming token economy is changing the role of AI data center energy storage from simply backup power to a core element of computing power.

ENERGY STORAGERising gallium costs force price increases across GaAs chip supply chain

Apr 8

Prices for gallium arsenide (GaA) substrates — a key material used in power amplifiers for wireless communications — are rising, driven by surging costs for gallium, a critical upstream metal. After months of sustained increases in raw material prices, industry executives say a reversal appears unlikely.

ESGUp Young targets double-digit revenue growth in 2026 through business and brand expansion

Apr 2

Taiwan-based air conditioner and commercial laundry machine distributor Up Young Cornerstone plans to focus its 2026 operations on two core strategies: group upgrades, and the development of brands and channels. The company aims to deepen its existing air conditioning and commercial laundry businesses while further integrating agency and proprietary brand resources, advancing toward a diversified business model that supports a target of double-digit revenue growth for the year.

ENERGY STORAGEMiddle East conflict sends petrochemical prices soaring, straining global supply chains

Apr 1

The outbreak of war between the US and Iran in late February 2026 has entered its second month, sending shockwaves through global energy and petrochemical markets. Soaring crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are cascading downstream, affecting manufacturers across multiple industries.

ENERGY STORAGESamsung SDI expands LFP cathode supply chain to target US AI data center ESS market

Mar 31

Samsung SDI is actively expanding its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery material supply chain to capture opportunities in the US energy storage system (ESS) market, driven by growing demand from AI data centers. The company is procuring LFP cathode materials from South Korea's L&F while also investing in Fino through a paid capital increase to strengthen collaboration with CNP Advanced Material Technology.

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