Chinese EV makers hit by soaring materials costs as suppliers prosper Rising battery and raw-materials costs are pushing Chinese EV makers such as BAIC, Seres and GAC into losses, while …
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Applied Materials CEO says tremendous 24-month visibility supports prolonged AI chip demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiApplied Materials Says ‘Tremendous Visibility’ in AI-Driven Chip Demand over Next 24 Months Applied Materials sees “tremendous visibility” for AI-driven chip demand over the next 24 months, with equipment orders …
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Toto announces 80 billion yen investment to expand semiconductor materials supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToto to Invest ¥80 Billion in Semiconductor Materials to Support 1‑Nanometer Chips Toto to invest ¥80 billion over five years to expand its semiconductor materials business, backing 1‑nanometer chipmaking amid …
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Applied Materials opens $500 million Singapore campus to double AI chip production capacity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiApplied Materials Singapore campus opens with $500 million investment to meet AI chip demand Applied Materials opens $500M Singapore campus to nearly double global production capacity, aiming to serve surging …
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Japan’s Takaichi announces updated Indo-Pacific strategy prioritizing energy, critical materials and AI infrastructure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTakaichi Revises "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" to Prioritise Economic Security On May 2, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a revised "free and open Indo-Pacific" plan emphasising energy, critical materials …
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Mitsubishi Materials hikes tungsten prices over 200% as China export curbs tighten supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi Materials to more than triple tungsten prices as Chinese export curbs squeeze supply Mitsubishi Materials hikes tungsten prices after China tightens export controls, squeezing supply and raising costs for …
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Advantest partners with Applied Materials to open Silicon Valley chip innovation center
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAdvantest and Applied Materials Forge Partnership to Accelerate Chip Development Advantest and Applied Materials will team up at a Silicon Valley innovation center in 2026 to combine test equipment and …