07 Apr
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US PIPIR advances drone-missile strategy, integrating Taiwan into ‘non-China’ defense supply chains in Indo-Pacific

Amid sustained Middle East tensions, the US is redirecting strategic attention to the Indo-Pacific region, advancing a defense industrial network among first island chain partners. Through the Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR), Washington is spearheading a shift toward localized production and allied coordination to effectively decouple regional defense networks from Chinese supply chains.

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06 Apr
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India roundup: India ramps up electronics and chip ambitions with new approvals, local fabs, and supply chain curbs

India is accelerating its push to build a self-reliant electronics and semiconductor ecosystem, approving new component projects, supporting local display and chip manufacturing, and tightening market access for Chinese products, as rising investments, policy incentives, and global partnerships position the country as an emerging hub in the global supply chain.

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06 Apr
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China 2.5D packaging demand surges, supporting Korean backend equipment growth

China’s semiconductor equipment market is emerging as a critical growth engine for South Korean suppliers, driven by accelerating AI deployment and tighter restrictions on US vendors. Demand for advanced packaging tools is running ahead of expectations, with high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and 2.5D packaging advancing in tandem as central pillars of future growth. At the same time, Beijing’s push for supply chain localization is reshaping competitive dynamics and limiting foreign access.

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06 Apr
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Out of this world: Taiwan’s supply chain sets sights on orbital data centers

The surge of generative artificial intelligence is reshaping not only computing power but also the very geography of data centers, extending their reach beyond Earth’s atmosphere. In recent years, SpaceX has steadily expanded its low-Earth orbit satellite deployments and submitted a new round of satellite plans to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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06 Apr
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2026 Samsung S95H OLED and QD-OLED flagship series arrives in the U.S.

The Samsung S95H OLED/QD-OLED series is now launched in the U.S. with full pricing and specifications details. The series sits at the top of Samsung’s consumer OLED/QD-OLED portfolio and is positioned as the company’s most advanced 4K TV offering to date. It comprises four models listed below with respective specifications and pricing: Samsung QN83S95H – specifications; USD 6500 Samsung QN77S95H…

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06 Apr
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2026 Samsung S90H WOLED TVs go on sale in the U.S.

The Samsung S90H expands the 2026 Samsung OLED TV lineup in the U.S. with a wider choice of sizes. The entire series is based on 4K WOLED panels with up to a 165Hz refresh rate and comprises sizes from 42 to 83 inches. Below, we list all models with their respective specifications and pricing Samsung QN83S90H – specifications; USD 5300 Samsung QN77S90H – specifications; USD 3700 Samsung QN65S90H…

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06 Apr
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2026 Samsung S85H WOLED series are launched in the U.S.

The Samsung S85H rounds off the 2026 Samsung OLED TV lineup for the U.S. The series is available in five class sizes listed below with their respective prices and specifications: Samsung QN83S85H – specifications; USD 4500 Samsung QN77S85H – specifications; USD 2800 Samsung QN65S85H – specifications; USD 2000 Samsung QN55S85H – specifications; USD 1500 Samsung QN48S85H – specifications; USD 1200…

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