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2026 Global Semiconductor Outlook: Structural Imbalance Under the AI Boom

Deloitte forecasts that global semiconductor sales will reach $975 billion by 2026, with AI chips contributing nearly half of the revenue but accounting for less than 0.2% of unit sales. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the industry chain risks, competitive landscape, and long-term trajectory behind this high-profit, low-volume model.

David Sterling9 min read
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India's Semiconductor Ambitions and Global Competition: How to Address the China Challenge?

Based on an ORF report, this article analyzes the positioning of India's semiconductor strategy amid the restructuring of global supply chains, with a focus on the impact of China's rise in the traditional chip sector on India, and how India can leverage its cost advantages to become a trusted partner in the industry chain.

Hiroshi Chen7 min read
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The rise of battery manufacturing in ASEAN: a new battlefield for power semiconductors and BMS chips

ASEAN is shifting from exporting battery raw materials to localized manufacturing, with the 2026 ASEAN Battery Technology Conference focusing on engineering challenges. This transition will profoundly impact the landscape of power semiconductors, BMS chips, and the semiconductor supply chain, creating new demand for manufacturers such as Infineon while accelerating the development of the Southeast Asian semiconductor ecosystem.

Marcus Lim6 min read
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MIT's Breakthrough Photonic Integrated Chip: Moving Toward Petabit-Level Data Transmission, Semiconductor Industry Chain Poised for Restructuring

MIT research team develops novel optical coupler through FUTUR-IC project, enabling efficient integration of electronic and photonic chips, with a target data transmission speed exceeding 1 Petabit/s, poised to reshape data center interconnect technology roadmaps and the semiconductor supply chain landscape.

David Sterling5 min read
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AI-driven chip boom opens new export avenues for Pakistan's engineering sector: supply chain opportunities and challenges

The global semiconductor market is expected to reach $795.6 billion by 2025, driven by surging demand for AI and cloud infrastructure. Pakistan's engineering sector can seize this opportunity to enter the semiconductor supply chain by providing precision components, industrial tools, etc., rather than participating in chip manufacturing. This article analyzes its impact on the industrial chain, competitive landscape, and regional economy.

Hiroshi Chen5 min read
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Behind India’s manufacturing digital upgrade: why this IT summit reflects new demands in the semiconductor supply chain

At first glance, the India Manufacturing IT Summit is discussing industrial digitalization and the convergence of AI and OT/IT, but its deeper signal is this: global manufacturing is turning digital infrastructure, edge computing, industrial automation, and data governance capabilities into sustained demand for semiconductors, servers, networking equipment, sensors, and advanced packaging. How will this shift affect chip design, foundry manufacturing, advanced packaging, and the global supply chain landscape?

Marcus Lim11 min read