South Korea has been actively advancing the development of small modular reactor (SMR) technology in recent years. The government, together with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), is moving forward with next-generation i-SMR standard design certification and site selection for the first plant. Private-sector player Doosan Enerbility is taking the lead in positioning itself in the global SMR contract manufacturing market, backed by its largest-ever order volume.

Realtek’s stronger-than-expected March and first-quarter 2026 revenues signal important implications for global supply chains and device makers, showing pull-ins in PC shipments and diversified demand that could affect component sourcing, pricing, and competition in networking, automotive, and AI chip markets worldwide over the coming quarters, as well as investor sentiment.

Taiwan is stepping up its global semiconductor leadership with a coordinated push into silicon photonics (SiPh) and advanced materials, aiming to meet surging demand for faster, more energy-efficient AI computing while strengthening domestic technological autonomy.