Malaysia weighs loosening rare earth export limits as global supply chase intensifies

Malaysia is reviewing limits on unprocessed rare earth exports as investors seek access and governments worldwide race to secure strategic minerals. Any policy shift could affect supply chains far beyond Southeast Asia, shaping how global manufacturers, defense industries, and clean-energy firms source critical materials in an increasingly geopoliticized market.

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Wah Hong speeds AI cooling and semiconductor materials push with Taoyuan pilot line

Wah Hong Industrial Co. said that in the first half of 2026, it accelerated development of high-value-added products, new technologies and new application markets while continuing to protect its core businesses. The Taiwan-based materials maker also reported that net profit rose nearly 12% year over year, while earnings per share increased 16.83% during the period.

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China launches review of Palo Alto Networks as trade tensions with US escalate

China’s cyberspace authority said it has begun to scrutinize products sold by US cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks within the country, citing risks to national security and critical infrastructure in its decision. This takes place during a time of heightened tensions between the US and China over technology supply chains and AI advancements.

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Zhen Ding Tech hits July revenue record on AI and consumer electronics demand

Zhen Ding Tech (ZDT) said July revenue reached its highest level so far in 2026, supported by strong momentum across mobile communications, servers, optical modules and IC substrates. Its mobile communications business maintained double-digit year-on-year growth, while combined revenue from servers, optical modules and IC substrates sustained triple-digit growth, accelerated from the previous month and reached another monthly record. The gains were mainly driven by customers moving high-end AI products into adoption and mass production as planned, lifting ZDT’s related shipments.

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South Korea welcomes Trump polysilicon rules as boost to non-China suppliers

US President Donald Trump’s new import rules on polysilicon, ingots, wafers, and solar products could ripple through global clean energy and semiconductor markets, affecting pricing, sourcing, and investment decisions far beyond the US. South Korean producers welcomed the measure, while analysts said it targets low-cost Chinese supply and could reshape competition.

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Smart vehicle rules are tightening as certification shifts to systems

International smart vehicle rules are changing quickly, and the impact will reach automakers, suppliers, and drivers worldwide as approval moves beyond parts testing into software, cybersecurity, and full-system safety checks. The shift could raise compliance costs, but it may also accelerate the introduction of safer, more connected vehicles into global markets.

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The AOC Q25G11SE6 launches quietly with a 360Hz QHD 24.5 Fast IPS display

While AOC has announced a trio of triple-refresh-rate monitors from its G4 series in an official press release, another esports model was quietly unveiled – the AOC Q25G11SE6 is a 24.5‑inch Fast IPS gaming monitor engineered for players who demand ultra‑high refresh rates, accurate color reproduction, and low‑latency performance. With a QHD resolution, the model delivers a blistering 360Hz native…

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