09
Mar
Samsung Electronics officially unveiled its annual flagship Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds4 Bluetooth earphones on February 26, with Taiwan promotions announced on March 4. Rising memory and component prices have raised concerns that higher costs could suppress smartphone demand in 2026, putting Samsung’s S26 pricing strategy under scrutiny.
09
Mar
Radbon sees boost from resumption of deferred orders, expects long-term growth from aerospace, defense
Connector and cable assembly manufacturer Radbon Electronics has steadily deepened its presence in the defense and aerospace markets, with its investments gradually converting into tangible order momentum.
09
Mar
Exclusive interview: India’s NKRF seeks global role in RF component supply chain
After 15 years of dominating the Indian domestic defense and aerospace landscape, N.K. RF Products & Services (NKRF) is officially pivoting toward the global stage. Making its international exhibition debut at Space-Comm, the company is pitching its “Made in India, For the World” philosophy to global OEMs and satellite startups.
09
Mar
Taiwan stands firm on US investment commitments, pursuing strategic high-tech partnership amid legal shifts
Taiwan’s tariff negotiations with the US initially yielded relatively favorable terms, bringing Taiwan’s export tariffs in line with those of Japan and South Korea. However, a recent US Supreme Court ruling has complicated the outcome. While 70% of Taiwan’s exports—primarily electronics and components—remain duty-free under International Trade Administration (ITA) rules, new uncertainties have emerged that could influence Taiwan’s trade strategy going forward.
09
Mar
LCD monitor panel prices to rise in March 2026 as notebook panel declines slow
As LCD TV panel prices climb, LCD monitor panel prices have also seen a modest rebound. Although brand vendors are placing orders at different rates, overall demand for LCD monitors remained steady in first quarter 2026, with prices expected to continue rising slightly in March. Meanwhile, notebook panels are still declining in price but show signs of stabilization.
09
Mar
Samsung Display secures largest OLED supply for iPhone 17e, BOE’s lead role questioned
Samsung Display (SDC) has reportedly secured the largest share of orders supplying OLED panels for Apple’s latest budget smartphone, the iPhone 17e. This development overturns earlier industry forecasts that predicted BOE Technology Group (BOE) would be the primary OLED supplier for the iPhone 17e.
09
Mar
Component price surge hits business PC market harder than consumer segment
Rising costs for memory, passive components, and battery modules are intensifying pressure on PC makers, while DynaPack and Acer Taiwan report shortages that are constraining supply and driving prices higher.
09
Mar
Meribank extends semiconductor precision to biomedicine with AI and modular process
Meribank Biotech has signed a letter of intent with Ahead Medicine and Apexcella Biomedical, focusing on optimizing allogeneic natural killer (NK) cell manufacturing and building an AI-based immune cell detection platform. The collaboration aims to strengthen the technical foundation for mass production and standardization of NK cell therapies, expanding clinical applications of umbilical cord blood immune cells.
08
Mar
Global auto giants retreat to ‘survival defense’ as electrical revolution triggers CEO reshuffle
The global automotive industry is currently navigating its most seismic leadership transition in decades as the Electronic/Electrical (E/E) revolution fundamentally rewrites the rules of competition.
08
Mar
Adata chairman expects NAND price surge in 2H26
Memory module giant Adata reported record-high operations in 2025, with chairman Simon Chen forecasting a strong memory market throughout 2026. He highlighted that upstream manufacturers’ inventory levels have dropped to critically low points, supporting their confidence for aggressive price hikes.