Geopolitics and AI push US energy storage to record-breaking quarter
Nan Pao joint venture nears full capacity as semiconductor demand rises
Nan Pao Resins Chemical is accelerating its push into the high-end semiconductor materials market through a joint venture with Advanced Echem Materials Company and Trusval Technology, forming Advanced Pao Trusval Technology to target advanced packaging adhesive materials.
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China’s EV price war gives way to rising costs
Column: US summit signals shift to trusted supply chains, reshaping global manufacturing partnerships
Tech Forum 2026: AI data centers turn to on-site power amid grid constraints
Samsung’s China exit shows Korean brands under pressure
Samsung Electronics’ retreat from China’s TV and home-appliance market is raising broader questions for South Korean industry, as Chinese companies gain ground in consumer electronics, autos and memory chips.
India roundup: India accelerates chip ambitions, but ecosystem gaps remain a key challenge
India is advancing its technology and semiconductor ambitions through new fab projects, packaging facilities, data center investments, and industry partnerships. However, analysts say the next phase of the India Semiconductor Mission will depend on addressing weaknesses in equipment, materials, supply chains, talent, and R&D, as the country seeks to convert investment momentum into a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem and broader digital manufacturing growth.
Syntec Technology profit hits record as AI drives factory automation demand
Syntec Technology reported record quarterly revenue and profit for the first quarter of 2026, as demand for high-end control systems and robotics applications rose with manufacturers’ push toward AI-enabled automation.