China’s tightened rare earth export rules trigger regional supply chain realignments, impacting EV production, semiconductor manufacturing, and cross-border mining partnerships…
Asian Chipmakers Forge Ahead in 3D DRAM Race as Industry Nears 2D Scaling Limits
Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC achieve breakthroughs in 3D DRAM technology while Western competitors accelerate RD, reshaping global semiconductor alliances…
Microsoft’s Global Teams Unbundling Signals New Era of Regulatory-Driven Tech Strategies
Microsoft’s decision to unbundle Teams from Office globally highlights EU regulatory influence on tech giants, with Asian firms adapting compliance…
Taiwan’s Litemax Leads Asian Tech Exodus to Europe Amid US-China Trade Turbulence
Litemax reports 22% Q2 revenue growth from EU industrial displays as Asian manufacturers prioritize Europe’s stable regulations over escalating US-China…
Xiaomi’s Compact AI Model Outperforms Tech Giants as Asian Firms Navigate Export Controls
Xiaomi’s MiMo-7B AI model surpasses OpenAI and Alibaba in benchmarks amid smartphone market decline, signaling strategic shift toward AI solutions…
Xiaomi’s Compact MiMo 7B AI Model Outperforms Industry Giants, Reshaping Asia’s Tech Landscape
Xiaomi’s 7B-parameter MiMo model surpasses larger counterparts in coding and math tasks, offering energy-efficient AI solutions that could democratize tech…
CATL’s Sodium-Ion Battery Breakthrough Reshapes Global Energy Markets
CATL’s new sodium-ion batteries cut costs by 30%, challenging lithium dominance and triggering strategic shifts among South Korean battery makers…
Asian Semiconductor Powerhouses Outpace EU Through Policy Agility and Tech Innovation
South Korea and India accelerate semiconductor investments via tax credits and subsidies, while EU Chips Act delays and Taiwan’s PLP…
Intel’s Legacy Chips See Unprecedented Demand in Asia as Trade Tensions Reshape Tech Priorities
Asian tech firms are stockpiling Intel’s older-generation semiconductors amid U.S.-China trade uncertainties, with regional governments subsidizing legacy chip procurement to…
Yageo’s $2.3 Billion Bid for Shibaura Ignites New Phase in Asia’s Tech M&A Surge
Taiwan’s Yageo escalates semiconductor consolidation with Shibaura bid as Asian tech deals hit $512B YTD, amid rising poison pill defenses…
US Semiconductor Tariffs Accelerate Asia’s Pivot to Materials Innovation and ASEAN Production
New US tariffs drive Asian tech firms like MA-Tek and Sercomm to innovate in GaN substrates and relocate 5G production…
EU’s New AI Liability Directive Forces Asian Tech Giants Into Compliance Crossfire
The EU’s proposed AI Liability Directive intensifies regulatory pressures on Asian firms, creating compliance conflicts with Singapore’s updated AI Verify…