Taiwan’s Kbro Broadband on April 15 unveiled its next-generation 10G broadband service, backed by a planned NT$10 billion (approx. US$316.45 million) investment to upgrade network infrastructure nationwide, marking a decisive step into the 10G era and a strategic push to reposition cable networks at the core of Taiwan’s digital resilience.

Rising upstream component costs and higher new-phone prices are expected to slow global smartphone shipments in 2026, fueling stronger demand for used devices internationally and prompting companies to bolster secondhand operations; at the same time, uncertainty from the US‑Iran conflict threatens shipping routes and could disrupt supply flows through Dubai.

Cadence Design Systems and Nvidia have expanded their partnership to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across semiconductor design, robotics, and large-scale AI infrastructure, the companies said at CadenceLIVE Silicon Valley 2026. The collaboration aims to combine Cadence’s electronic design automation (EDA) software with Nvidia’s accelerated computing and AI platforms to improve engineering productivity and reduce development cycles.

China-based chip designer Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics posted record full-year 2025 results, with AIoT processors driving growth across automotive, robotics, and industrial markets.