A three-nation chip pact takes shape: Japan’s capital, Taiwan’s know-how, India’s talent
Spring Festival Gala propels Unitree and three humanoid robot startups toward IPO spotlight
China Central Television’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala became a showcase for humanoid robots. Unlike last year’s polarizing yangko performance, this year’s high-difficulty routines drew broad approval. Four humanoid robot companies appeared in rotation, as the national platform would likely boost their capital market appeal.
Apple to shift Mac Mini assembly to US in latest supply chain reshoring push
Apple will move part of its Mac Mini desktop computer production from Asia to the US, marking another step in its broader effort to localize manufacturing, according to The Wall Street Journal. The initiative will begin later in 2026 at a Foxconn facility in north Houston, where Apple already assembles AI servers.
IBM opens AI GovTech Innovation Center in Lucknow, signals quantum and cloud investments in India
Chart: Small specialists outrun giants in Taiwan’s semiconductor materials market
Following the February 10th disclosure deadline for Taiwan-listed companies, the January 2026 revenue reports for the semiconductor materials sector reveal a market in transition.
Huawei tops US$128bn in 2025 — but growth cools to 2%
Huawei’s 2025 annual revenue exceeded CNY880 billion (US$127.6 billion), driven by artificial intelligence and its HarmonyOS ecosystem.