Memory Price Surge Hits Game Console Shipments

Memory Price Surge Squeezes Game Console Margins; 2026 Shipment Forecast Revised Downward, Says TrendForce

Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales to Hit Record US$156B by 2027

Growth Supported by Leading-edge Logic, Memory and Advanced Packaging Applications from 2025 through 2027

Keysight teams up with Singapore to push Qubit Innovation

Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced the signing of a five-year Master Research Collaboration Agreement (MRCA) with Singapore’s leading quantum research institutions: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS) through the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), to advance capabilities in quantum computing. This collaboration covers the design, measurement, and control of qubits.

UMC Expands Silicon Photonics Capabilities with imec’s iSiPP300 Technology

UMC has licensed imec’s iSiPP300 silicon photonics technology to accelerate its 12-inch photonic platform for next-generation connectivity.

STMicroelectronics powers up NB-IoT

STMicroelectronics is boosting cellular IoT with two new NB-IoT modules and an enhanced development ecosystem that simplifies smart device design.

Powering AI’s Next Leap: AP Technology expands S-SiCap™ applications

The S-SiCapTM product line covers two types: Discrete Devices and InterPoser with silicon Capacitor (IPC), which correspond to different system architectures and application scenarios to meet diverse design needs

Wolfspeed supercharges Toyota’s EV platforms with silicon carbide power

Wolfspeed announced that its silicon carbide automotive MOSFETs will power onboard charger systems in Toyota’s battery electric vehicles.

Certus taps AI to fast-track analog and ESD IP

Siemens announced that Certus Semiconductor has adopted Solido to accelerate IO library, ESD and analog IP development for automotive, aerospace, AI and IoT applications.

Automotive chips race toward US$100B by 2029

Rapid advances in vehicle electrification and intelligence are driving strong growth in the global automotive semiconductor market, rising from US$67.7 billion in 2024 to nearly US$96.9 billion by 2029.

Outlook 2026: Consumer trends shaping beauty and personal care

The ASEAN beauty and personal care market is evolving rapidly, with tech-driven innovation as the catalyst for achievement

New research centre aims to transform healthcare with wearable ultrasound technology

The Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care (WITEC) research project aims to develop the world’s first wearable ultrasound imaging system for continuous, real-time monitoring and personalised diagnosis of chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart failure.

Outlook 2026: Plant-based additives to achieve regulatory compliance

Mr. Kenneth Heng, Sales Manager for Bio-Speciality Additives at Palsgaard, shares how increased regulatory compliance for plastics to achieve circular economy will impact the company's portfolio in 2026.

SACMI acquires majority stake in Groupe Emballage Technologies

This operation strengthens and expands SACMI's reach in the food packaging sector. President Paolo Mongardi states: “In line with our strategic vision, this acquisition further strengthens our presence in France and other countries.”

Outlook 2026: Enhancing core strengths in blown film extrusion

For Mr. Kun Lin Tsai, Vice President of Kung Hsing Plastic Machinery, the next few years will see the company focusing on enhancing its core strengths in blown film extrusion in order to remain competitive.

Outlook 2026: Game-changer materials for e-mobility applications

Mr. Bert Havenith, Director of Strategy, M&A and Marketing Intelligence at Envalior, shares how regulatory landscape is becoming more complex for manufacturers in this Outlook 2026 article.

Taiwan-based MCB Group now a full CDMO private-label provider

MCB Group's insights generated through its AI-powered market platform reveal that sports nutrition is rapidly becoming part of everyday nutrition.

Yii, ANDS Corporation explore skincare market in Asia

ANDS brings over 60 years of skincare expertise, while Yii contributes its Eastern philosophy of ‘Nourish effortless beauty’ inspired by the Yi Jing concept of perpetual change. They aim to create safe and effective solutions for sensitive, fragile, and early-aging skin.

Automotive coatings innovation with Direct Coating – The In-Mold Coating technology

Covestro accelerates automotive coatings innovation by combining injection molding and coating into one integrated process to reduce cost, process complexity, and energy use

Asia’s new sweet standard: What consumers will demand in 2026

The new sweet reality sets a clear benchmark for 2026: If it doesn’t taste and feel like the real thing, consumers simply will not settle for it, writes Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia

Understanding cosmetics regulations for market success in Indonesia

Lily Jiang, PhD, Global Head of Cosmetics & Personal Care and Dermatology, and Toto Waluyadi, Laboratory Manager of Cosmetics & Personal Care, SGS in Indonesia, discussed Indonesia’s BPOM requirements and the role SGS plays in supporting brands and suppliers during the ASEAN Personal Care Technology Summit 2025