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Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are set to join a US-led initiative to secure artificial intelligence and semiconductor supply chains, expanding a framework Washington views as a cornerstone of its economic security strategy....

CES returned to Las Vegas this month, but whether CES 2026 felt as electric as past editions remains a matter of debate. The answer depends on where one looks. A handful of key metrics offer a clearer, if more nuanced, picture of the show's true momentum....

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics has launched a stock-and-cash deal to acquire control of WeEn Semiconductors, a China-owned power semiconductor IDM that originated from NXP's former bipolar device business....

At CES 2026, chipmakers remained at the center of attention. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD CEO Lisa Su both delivered keynote speeches, while Lenovo hosted a major event at the Sphere, bringing together Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm to showcase their PC processor strategies....

Elon Musk recently declared that the semiconductor industry has erred in cleanroom design. As CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Musk promised that once Tesla establishes a 2nm process wafer fab, he will personally eat burgers and smoke cigars inside the facility....

As the automotive sector advances towards software-defined vehicles, Garmin has introduced its Unified Cabin architecture, emphasizing integration of generative AI, spatial positioning, and cross-device connectivity within a single high-performance system-on-chip (SoC). This approach highlights a shift from mere feature stacking to deep convergence of hardware and software for enhanced in-car experiences....

The US Commerce Department has withdrawn a proposal that would have restricted or potentially barred imports of Chinese-made drones, stepping back from a regulatory effort aimed at addressing national security and supply chain risks, according to a notice posted on a US government website....

At CES 2026, software-defined vehicles (SDV) transitioned from futuristic concepts to practical realities, signaling a significant evolution in automotive technology. Enhanced autonomous driving chips and integrated AI are enabling vehicles to become mobile AI platforms, fundamentally changing production and consumer relationships within the industry....

According to data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), China filed in December 2025 to secure frequency and orbital resources for more than 200,000 low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites spread across approximately 14 constellations. This filing represents an unprecedented move in the global competition for LEO satellite networks....

HP is reportedly evaluating Chinese memory suppliers as a global shortage of DRAM tightens supply for consumer devices, according to analyst commentary citing discussions with Bank of America....

Distribution giant Synnex Technology International Corp. posted robust revenue growth in December 2025, benefiting from rising memory prices and increased demand for AI server applications. The company's consolidated revenue for the month reached NT$47.025 billion (approx. US$1.49 billion), up 13.6% from November and 13.8% year-over-year....

Taiwanese semiconductor firm Etron Technology is presenting its MemorAiLink platform at the CES 2026 event in the US, integrating technologies from multiple subsidiaries. The company's innovation spans diverse AI applications, including drones and robotic dogs, demonstrating its broad industry footprint....

CES has increasingly become a key platform for the automotive industry, often dubbed an alternative auto show in recent years due to the rising presence of car-related technologies. From concept vehicles and autonomous driving to electrification, automakers' displays frequently outshine traditional consumer electronics....

Memory price surges are reshaping the global smartphone market outlook for 2026, according to insiders at Sunny Optical. Significant order reductions from Chinese manufacturers amid soaring memory costs signal challenges ahead for the industry....

As the world's largest market for electric vehicles, China is quietly rewriting the competitive logic of the global automotive industry. By redefining technical thresholds, Beijing is exerting a form of "soft power" that transcends its borders, forcing automakers from Detroit to Wolfsburg to rethink how they build cars for the world....

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, China's major exhibitors prominently showcased products under the banner of "innovation," drawing significant attention on the show floor. However, some observers noted that many Chinese products closely resemble existing concepts from global companies, with industry insiders accusing Chinese firms not only of imitation but also of repackaging copied designs as independently developed innovations....

Industrial PC manufacturer IEI Integration plans to regain growth momentum in 2026 by concentrating its annual strategy on medical devices, network security solutions, and edge computing. The company anticipates operational stability as new product lines move into mass production....

Despite facing dual challenges from currency fluctuations and rising supply chain costs throughout the year, industrial PC maker Flytech Technology demonstrated strong market adaptability in 2025, supported by steady demand in Europe and the US, resulting in positive full-year revenue growth....

Samsung Electronics has reclaimed its position as the world's leading DRAM supplier in the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting record revenue of KRW27.7 trillion (US$19.2 billion) in the segment. The company's overall revenue reached a quarterly high of KRW93 trillion, with operating profit hitting KRW20 trillion, supported primarily by strong memory sales....

Despite ongoing US restrictions on Huawei's access to 5G smartphone chips and Google Mobile Services (GMS), the company has re-established a strong position in China by advancing its HarmonyOS ecosystem and pushing for semiconductor component breakthroughs. In 2025, Huawei briefly returned to the top of China's quarterly smartphone sales rankings and currently remains among the market's top three vendors by share....