CES 2026: Hyundai explores next-gen self-driving tech with Nvidia

At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman and CEO Chung Eui-sun held a private meeting with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, marking their first in-person encounter since October 2025. The discussion, focused on Nvidia’s newly unveiled self-driving platform, Alpamayo, has fueled speculation about the potential expansion of the two companies’ strategic partnership.

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Precious metal rally tightens electronics supply chains as silver price surge lifts component costs

Market analysts have identified 2025 as a potential “super bull market” year for precious metals, driven by a complex mix of geopolitical tensions and supply-demand imbalances. Prices of silver, platinum, palladium, gold, and copper rose sharply throughout the year, with bullish momentum expected to extend into 2026. This upswing is having notable ramifications on the electronic components supply chain, particularly affecting cost structures.

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Taiwan outlines strategy to bolster semiconductor and AI industries in 2026

The Taiwanese Executive Yuan’s 2026 Science and Technology Advisory Meeting concluded with Taiwan’s top technology firms represented by new leaders, including TSMC’s Cliff Hou and MediaTek’s Rick Tsai. President Ching-te Lai emphasized that 2026 marks a critical year to strengthen Taiwan’s semiconductor capabilities and advance AI projects alongside the biotech, defense, and SME sectors.

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Qisda reports December revenue rise; full-year growth despite quarterly decline

Qisda announced consolidated revenue of NT$19.028 billion (approx. US$604 million) for December 2025, a 1% increase compared to the same month in 2024 and a 16% rise from November 2025. The company’s fourth-quarter revenue totaled NT$52.46 billion, down 3% year over year but stable sequentially. Full-year consolidated revenue in 2025 reached NT$208.2 billion, up 3% from 2024.

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AI storage chip crunch in 2026: DRAM, NAND prices surge up to 70%

The global storage chip market has entered an acute shortage phase, with AI demand now decisively outpacing supply and pushing prices toward record territory through 2026 and beyond. According to ICsmart, Reuters, and TrendForce’s January 2026 report, conventional DRAM contract prices are set to rise 55–60% quarter over quarter in the first quarter of 2026, while server DRAM prices are expected to jump more than 60% and NAND Flash 33–38%.

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