China’s AI supernode build-out turns more chips into more computing power

China is accelerating construction of its national computing network, and a growing share of new capacity is likely to use supernodes. With domestic AI accelerators still trailing leading global chips in single-card performance, Chinese vendors are increasingly relying on larger card counts, high-speed interconnects and system-level optimisation to close the gap.

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Taiwan Mobile launches tender offer for Systex, targeting majority control

Taiwan Mobile said on August 12 that its board approved a tender offer for Systex Corporation common shares through its wholly owned subsidiary Taiwan Cellular, with the goal of lifting its stake to more than 50%. The telecom operator already held 11.86% of Systex, and the tender offer seeks an additional stake of at least 39%, which would lift Taiwan Mobile’s total ownership above 50%.

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Nan Pao posts record second-quarter profit and July revenue as sales rise

Nan Pao Resins Chemical reported record second-quarter net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$877 million, with earnings per share of NT$7.27, as the Taiwan-based materials maker also said July revenue reached an all-time monthly high. The results reflected stronger sales of adhesives and building materials, along with customers placing orders early and building inventory ahead of anticipated price increases.

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TV slowdown accelerates panel makers’ shift to IT OLED, UBI Research found

With global TV demand slowing and panel prices continuing to fall, display makers are facing intensifying profit pressure. Analysts say the industry’s bottleneck extends beyond low-priced Chinese competition and reflects a broader reshaping of the consumer electronics value chain, with OLED’s next growth phase likely to depend on lower manufacturing costs and wider adoption in IT devices.

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Flytech posts record second-quarter profit on AI demand, margin gains

Industrial PC maker Flytech Technology reported another record quarterly profit in the second quarter of 2026, driven by deeper penetration into end-market applications, stronger demand for AI software and site computing upgrades, and continued operating leverage. The Americas delivered the largest regional contribution and became the main engine of sales growth.

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AI reshapes semiconductor testing as KYEC pushes four-way model

As AI chip value and integration complexity keep rising, King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) President Gauss Chang said semiconductor testing is shifting from being considered “part of the supply chain” to a “part of the process.” He said the supply chain is also moving toward a new collaboration model built around four integrated elements: equipment, accessories, testing, and products.

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