As Boeing ramps up production, Taiwan’s Nafco expands to meet rising demand

Boeing, one of the world’s two largest aircraft manufacturers, recently posted stronger-than-expected earnings and signaled further increases in aircraft deliveries, injecting fresh momentum into the global aerospace supply chain. Riding that wave, National Aerospace Fasteners Corporation (Nafco), a Tier-1 supplier of engine fasteners to Boeing, is accelerating its capacity expansion. The company has broken ground on the second phase of its Malaysia facility, scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2027—underscoring a striking reality, executives say: the biggest challenge is no longer demand, but production capacity.

Continue reading

Defending the crown: Samsung and LG leverage AI and Micro RGB to counter Chinese rivals in appliances and displays

As Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics prepare for 2026, both South Korean technology leaders are sharpening their competitive edge by embedding artificial intelligence (AI) across displays and home appliances. Beyond hardware upgrades, their strategies increasingly rely on subscription and leasing models, platform ecosystems, and an expanded Micro RGB TV lineup, signaling a shift toward service-oriented growth and deeper customer engagement.

Continue reading

Alphabet reportedly plans major Bangalore expansion, bolstering India’s AI ambition

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is planning a significant expansion in India, potentially taking millions of square feet of new office space in Bangalore’s Whitefield tech corridor, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes as the US tech giant seeks to strengthen its AI and cloud capabilities in one of its fastest-growing overseas markets.

Continue reading

Full Asus ROG Strix XG27UCGR specifications are unveiled

The Asus ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 a.k.a. Asus ROG Strix XG27UCGR debuted at CES 2026 a month ago and today, Asus unveiled the full official specifications of this monitor. The ROG Strix XG27UCGR is proof that a single monitor can finally cover the full spectrum of modern gaming. Instead of forcing players to choose between cinematic sharpness and competitive speed, Asus is trying to collapse that…

Continue reading

Samsung SDI posts heavy loss in 2025, pins recovery hopes on energy storage

Samsung SDI, one of South Korea’s three major battery makers, posted a steep operating loss in 2025 as the global market for electric vehicle batteries slumped. The company reported an operating loss of more than KRW1.7 trillion (US$1.17 billion) for the year. However, it is betting that a shift in strategy—anchored by local production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in the United States and an expansion of its energy storage systems business—will return it to profitability in 2026.

Continue reading