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Ann Cao / SCMP — Tech:China's Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor expands aggressively into silicon photonics to capitalize on AI infrastructure demandSecond-largest Chinese contract chip…
Holly Chik / SCMP — Tech:Lithuania opens world's largest ultra-fast laser factory, positioning itself as critical node in semiconductor and AI hardware supply chainThe facility sup…
The facility supports Lithuania's strategy to anchor European independence from China in chipmaking infrastructure and advanced photonics.
Explosion at Taiwan PCB factory kills two, injures five in Silicon Valley industrial parkIncident occurs amid Taiwan's critical role supplying printed c…
Incident occurs amid Taiwan's critical role supplying printed circuit boards to defense and semiconductor industries.
AI equipment imports clog Taiwan Taoyuan Airport warehouses, delaying cargo handling and aircraft unloading operations
Uncollected shipments supporting semiconductor industry expansion are tying up dollies and warehouse capacity, forwarders say.
China restricts tungsten exports used in drill bits, creating supply chain pressure for AI infrastructure semiconductor fabrication
Tungsten is critical for high-precision drilling in advanced chip manufacturing; China controls majority of global supply.
South Korea posts record current-account surplus in September, driven by semiconductor export boom amid AI infrastructure buildout
Chip exports surged on sustained global demand for AI-capable processors and infrastructure, reinforcing South Korea's position as a critica…
Lufthansa Cargo operating profit surges over 200% in Q3 on semiconductor demand and India expansionBase yields climbed 14% year-on-year despite Middle…
Base yields climbed 14% year-on-year despite Middle Eastern carriers restoring capacity, signaling sustained airfreight pricing strength.
AskChief: The end of shipmanagement's institutional memory problem?
Michalis Gkontas, co-founder and CEO of AskChief, explains how artificial intelligence could fundamentally change the way ships are managed …