As China’s smart electric-vehicle sector accelerates and demand surges for domestically produced automotive-grade chips, the country’s auto-chip ecosystem has gained a notable new alliance.

Taiwan’s energy storage industry struggles with internal policy and structural issues, while the US faces supply chain disruptions and tariff uncertainties. Both markets encounter unique hurdles limiting the growth of lithium battery-based large-scale energy storage projects, which are essential for power grid stability.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has reportedly locked in supply contracts for ABF substrates with major technology companies such as Alphabet, Tesla, Apple, Amazon Web Services, and Broadcom, leaving its 2026 production almost fully booked, according to South Korean outlets Chosun Biz and EBN. This confirms strong demand for the components used in advanced semiconductor packaging.

Cybersecurity solutions provider SailPoint recently released a report, “The Horizons of Identity Security, 2025-2026,” revealing the current state of identity security among global enterprises. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region shows a polarized development pattern: over half of the surveyed companies are still in early stages while the proportion of highly mature firms surpasses Europe and matches North America.