Iluvatar CoreX IPO highlights China’s race to scale general-purpose GPUs

Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor, a Chinese general-purpose GPU developer, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Main Board on January 8, 2025. Shares were priced at HKD144.6 (US$18.5), raising about HKD3.7 billion (US$474 million). The stock jumped 31.5% at the open to HKD190.2, lifting its debut valuation above HKD47.5 billion, signalling investor demand for China’s domestic compute hardware.

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Tianma showcases at CES 2026 a 108-inch 4K Micro LED display with a peak brightness of 1500 nits

Tianma is unveiling at CES 2026 a major milestone in next‑generation display engineering with the introduction of a 108‑inch 4K Micro LED display built using the world’s first all‑laser mass transfer process on a glass‑based LTPS TFT backplane. The breakthrough, which marks a significant advancement toward scalable and efficient Micro LED manufacturing, will be demonstrated by appointment at CES…

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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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