Technology·Sep 8, 2026
JCET Eyes $968 Million to Scale AI Packaging Lines
China's largest outsourced assembly house plans private placement to triple HPC and memory capacity as domestic chip ecosystem accelerates
By Tran Quoc Bao · 3 min ·
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Technology·Sep 1, 2026
Integrated Systems Will Drive Next Wave of AI Growth, Says TSMC
As inference workloads surge 500-fold since 2022, the chipmaker is betting on packaging innovation and system-level integration to power industrial AI deployment
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·
Technology·Aug 30, 2026
Japan's Military Adopts NTT Optical Network for AI-Ready Defense Communications
Defense Ministry selects IOWN technology to link radar, sensors, and command centers across Self-Defense Forces installations nationwide
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 30, 2026
China Drafts National Liquid-Cooling Standard as AI Racks Near 1MW Power Draw
New infrastructure guidelines arrive as Nvidia's next-generation platforms push thermal and electrical limits in data centers across Asia
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 2 min ·
Finance·Aug 29, 2026
Frencken Stock Falls 7.5% After $100 Million Share Placement
Singapore tech solutions provider prices 44.1 million new shares at a 10% discount as trading resumes following two-day halt
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 26, 2026
Indian AI Firm Commits $8 Billion to Nvidia Infrastructure Buildout
AM Intelligence places binding order for 9,000 Vera Rubin systems as Asia races to secure scarce computing capacity amid multi-year backlogs
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 26, 2026
Memory Makers Gain Leverage as AI Server Costs Climb
Samsung and SK hynix strengthen negotiating position as rising chip prices push server manufacturers to notify hyperscalers of double-digit increases for 2027 deliveries
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 26, 2026
Chinese Memory Chipmaker YMTC Parent Targets $4.9 Billion Shanghai Listing
CCSH Corporation aims to raise at least RMB 33 billion on the Star Market as AI data center demand fuels memory chip growth
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 25, 2026
Optical Networking Emerges as New Bottleneck in AI Infrastructure Race
As hyperscalers build larger AI clusters, the capacity to move data between accelerators at scale is becoming as critical as securing GPUs and memory
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·
Sustainability·Aug 25, 2026
Taiwan Power Plans Direct Lines to AI Data Centers, Bypassing National Grid
Taipower is building dedicated transmission infrastructure from power plants to high-consumption facilities as semiconductor and AI demand tests grid capacity
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 24, 2026
MediaTek Executive Projects Million-GPU Clusters as Mid-Tier by 2030
Senior director outlines shift from single AI models to collaborative agent teams as compute demands escalate toward space-based infrastructure
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 24, 2026
Alibaba to Raise $10.2 Billion in Placement for AI Build-Out
Chinese tech giant targets non-US investors in largest capital raise since 2019, earmarking entire proceeds for artificial intelligence infrastructure and capabilities.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 2 min ·
Finance·Aug 24, 2026
SoftBank Pursues Record $6.3 Billion Retail Bond Offering in Japan
The conglomerate's aggressive fundraising push comes as it scales data center capacity to meet surging AI infrastructure demand from hyperscale clients
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 23, 2026
Alibaba Targets $10 Billion Equity Raise to Expand AI Infrastructure
The Hangzhou-based tech giant plans a Hong Kong share placement to fund its global AI ambitions as competition intensifies across Asia's cloud and model development landscape.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 23, 2026
Seoul's New President Opens Business Talks with SK Chairman Amid Chip Investment Debate
Lee Jae-myung's first corporate meeting focuses on semiconductor strategy as Washington presses Seoul on domestic production commitments
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 21, 2026
Korean Cable Maker Wins $143 Million US AI Data Center Contract
Gaon Cable's US subsidiary will supply power distribution systems for a 250-megawatt facility as Asian manufacturers tap North America's infrastructure buildout
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 21, 2026
Samsung Breaks Ground on $4.3 Billion HBM Packaging Plant in South Korea
The Onyang facility will combine high-bandwidth memory production with advanced packaging as the chipmaker races to catch SK hynix in the AI memory market.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·
Technology·Aug 20, 2026
Techman Unveils Heavy-Duty Dual-Arm Robot for AI Server Assembly
Taiwan-based robotics maker targets semiconductor and server production lines with 100kg combined lifting capacity, banking on non-China supply chain advantage
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Sustainability·Aug 20, 2026
Taiwan Industry Leader Calls for Nuclear Revival to Meet AI Power Demand
As AI infrastructure strains the grid, the Third Wednesday Club chairman argues renewable energy alone cannot sustain industrial growth
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 20, 2026
Taiwan Mobile Targets 14% ICT Market Share Through Systex Acquisition
Telco aims to double its information services footprint within six years, betting on AI-fueled enterprise IT demand rather than market-share battles
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·
Technology·Aug 18, 2026
Middle Powers Build AI Alliance Outside US-China Duopoly
Gulf states and Southeast Asian nations are turning infrastructure investment and market access into a strategic partnership worth billions, reshaping regional technology flows.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·