The Donald Trump Administration reportedly may require TSMC to make tough choices to aid in rebuilding the US’s chip manufacturing capabilities, including sharing technologies or establishing a joint venture with Intel. As the semiconductor industry transitions from global free trade to a regional trade system due to strategic and security concerns, the US is adopting China’s market-for-technology strategies to secure its national security, reflecting a broader trend of protectionism in the chip industry, similar to developments in the automotive sector.

India’s push to become a global AI powerhouse is facing a major hurdle — limited access to high-performance GPUs. While large enterprises are investing in AI, startups, businesses, and researchers struggle to secure the computing power needed to scale AI applications.

Acepillar, a subsidiary of Qisda, is doubling down on new growth drivers through acquisitions and strategic investments, focusing on automation, green energy, and semiconductors. The company has snapped up firms such as Standard Technology, BlueWalker, and Transpak Equipment. Its latest move marks Qisda Group’s first foray into hydrogen, with Acepillar investing in Blade hydrogen Green Technology, a startup specializing in hydrogen technology.