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YMTC targets global NAND lead by 2027 as parent seeks US$5 billion IPO
Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) is aiming to become the world’s largest NAND flash supplier by the end of 2027, setting an aggressive target as its parent prepares a nearly US$5 billion Shanghai listing to fund production upgrades and research.
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Aug
Record mid-2026 growth for WUS Printed Circuit and China’s pivot to ultra-high-layer PCBs
The global hardware supply chain is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by an unprecedented surge in artificial intelligence infrastructure investment. “This shift has brought unprecedented market opportunities to the industry,” noted WUS Printed Circuit (Kunshan). The major supplier of high-end printed circuit boards (PCBs) reported explosive growth in its mid-2026 financial results.
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Aug
TSMC packaging shift could boost AMD CoWoS share and trim Nvidia’s allocation
Morgan Stanley said TSMC’s advanced packaging allocation is expected to shift in 2027, as processor demand tied to agentic AI lifts AMD’s CoWoS usage and reduces Nvidia’s share. The report, cited by Wccftech, attributed the shift to TSMC’s rising capacity amid expanding industry-wide demand.
26
Aug
Southeast Asia mobility shifts put GATE 2026 in focus
The 2026 Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE 2026) will take place August 26-28 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, as Southeast Asia’s auto market enters a new phase of slower overall growth but faster EV adoption.
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Aug
Malaysia mobility sector embraces Chinese firms as investment catalyst
Malaysia’s mobility industry is welcoming a larger role for Chinese automakers, with investment, technology exchange and supplier development emerging as key themes at GATE 2026. Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) chairman Aminar Rashid bin Salleh said the growing presence of Chinese car brands is adding new momentum to the country’s mobility sector.
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Aug
Silicon Optronics advances high-end BSI products as memory shortage splits CIS demand
CMOS image sensor (CIS) manufacturer Silicon Optronics (SOI) president Bob Chen pointed out during an earnings call on August 25 that artificial intelligence (AI) demand has caused price hikes and shortages for memory since the fourth quarter of 2025. With market supply remaining tight and showing no signs of easing, this has led to a clear polarization in the security camera market. Going forward, the company will continue accelerating its development of higher-end back-side illumination (BSI) products to improve its overall product mix.
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Aug
Bioteq lifts Yilan plant output as it shifts production and eyes 2027 growth
Bioteq is increasing output at its Yilan Science Park plant, a move that could affect supply chains across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. As the company shifts more products and upgrades equipment, it is aiming to improve efficiency, manage geopolitics, and support demand in developing markets.
26
Aug
Foxconn shifts China manufacturing from expansion to upgrade
Foxconn is accelerating the geographic diversification of its global manufacturing capacity as AI server demand surges and supply-chain regionalization continues, with 2026 capex expected to rise more than 30% year on year. In China, however, the company is not mounting large-scale capacity expansion in step with the U.S., Mexico, India, and Vietnam. Instead, it is shifting investment toward equipment restructuring, precision manufacturing upgrades, and higher-end production capabilities at existing plants.
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Aug
South Korea, US clash over reactor choice in US$350B nuclear deal
South Korea and the United States are at odds over which reactor design to build — and who runs the project — in the nuclear power component of Seoul’s US investment package, according to industry sources cited by Korean outlet Edaily.