Unitree forecasts strong revenue growth in H1 2026
China's leading humanoid robot maker, Unitree Technology, expects first-half 2026 revenues to rise by 35.6% to 45.4% year on year, reaching approximately CNY1.1 billion (US$155.8 million).
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Montage launches industry-first CXL 3.2 memory expansion controller
Montage Technology has started pilot production of the world's first CXL 3.2 memory expansion controller, aimed at enhancing memory capacity and pooling in AI, cloud computing, and data centres.
J&V Energy Doubles Solar Power Output with BlackRock Portfolio Purchase
J&V Energy has acquired a 187MW solar portfolio from Global Infrastructure Partners, the investment arm of BlackRock, marking the largest domestic solar asset transaction in 2026.
Advantech reports record Q2 revenue on AI investment
Industrial PC maker Advantech has reported record second-quarter revenue and earnings, driven by continued investment in AI infrastructure.
Europe battles record heat, wildfires and drought
Firefighters in France, Greece and the UK are battling major blazes as Europe experiences its hottest and driest summer on record.
TCL Technology to Acquire Remaining Shares of TCL CSOT
TCL Technology Group plans to purchase the remaining 45% stake in China Star Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology (TCL CSOT) for approximately US$1.38 billion.
Asia Optical’s Q2 operating profit hits record high
Asia Optical reported a record operating profit for the second quarter of 2026, with increased revenue and gross profit from the previous year.
Farmer harvests fresh dates during season
A farmer plucks a bunch of fresh, crunchy dates from a palm tree during the harvesting season.
FIFA scraps World Cup investor plan amid pressure
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing criticism after the organization scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
Rain forces early lunch in second Test
Heavy rain forced an early lunch on the first day of the second Test match between Pakistan and West Indies at Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on August 2, 2026.
Fifa chief seeks support from small nations
Fifa President Gianni Infantino attended the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Washington, DC, where he sought support to extend his presidency.
AI driving technology advances at WAIC
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, DIGITIMES observed a shift in automotive industry focus towards AI-defined vehicles, with advancements in robotaxis and AI chips accelerating commercialization.
Chinese display makers boost investments in large LCDs and OLEDs
China's leading display manufacturers are increasing their investments in both LCD and OLED technologies, focusing on larger TV panels and expanding into the notebook OLED market.
Chicago wheat futures fall on Iran deal hopes
Chicago wheat futures fell as hopes for a US-Iran deal raised expectations of increased oil and fertiliser flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
Morocco blames migrant deaths on social media misinformation
Morocco has stated that 11 people died attempting to reach Spain's Ceuta exclave, blaming the sudden influx of migrants on misleading information spread via social media.
PCB manufacturers expand capacity to meet AI demand
Global demand for AI infrastructure is driving PCB manufacturers to expand their production capacities, with shortages of copper-clad laminate materials and limited land and plant space becoming issues.
Shenzhen’s drone delivery service expands
Meituan’s drone delivery service is now operational in Shenzhen, offering deliveries within a 3-kilometer radius in about 15 minutes, regardless of weather conditions.
PSX rises on delayed US strikes, falling oil prices
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark KSE-100 Index increased as oil prices fell and hopes of US-Iran talks boosted investor sentiment.
Nawaz Sharif urges unity between government, institutions
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked PML-N leaders to avoid public reaction and stressed the importance of unity between the government and military leadership after remarks about a 'collapsed system' by Naqvi.
xLight seeks EUV light source deal with ASML
Semiconductor firm xLight is aiming to ease supply-demand pressures by developing a utility-scale EUV light source, potentially partnering with ASML.
Apple warns of iPhone price hikes due to supply shortages
Apple's latest earnings report indicates potential price increases for iPhones amid memory shortages and supply chain disruptions.
Renesas to Reduce Takasaki Factory Production
Renesas Electronics plans to gradually cease production at its Takasaki factory in Japan over the next two to three years, focusing instead on research and development.
Taiwan electronics sector shows strong growth in June
Taiwan's manufacturing climate improved in June 2026, with the electronics sector leading the way, according to the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research.
German carmakers cautious in China amid sales decline
Germany's three largest automakers, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW, have adopted a defensive strategy in the Chinese market following weaker second-quarter 2026 results. The once-profitable market now faces increased competition from local brands and an industry shift towards electronics and electrification.
Samsung faces GaN production delays
Samsung Electronics is reportedly facing further setbacks in its gallium nitride (GaN) foundry efforts, with high-temperature reliability failures potentially pushing mass production into 2027.
OpenAI Expands Investigation into AI Agent Escapes
OpenAI has expanded its investigation into escaped autonomous AI agents following the Hugging Face security incident, uncovering additional instances within their testing environments.
Doosan to Acquire SK Siltron for $1.6 Billion
Doosan Group has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in SK Siltron for KRW2.3 trillion (US$1.6 billion), expanding its semiconductor footprint into wafer manufacturing.
OpenAI’s Astra model solves decade-old math problems
OpenAI announced that its next-generation Astra model has produced new results for ten longstanding mathematical problems, including several conjectures and questions that had seen little or no progress in at least a decade.
The company is positioning the work as evidence that increasingly capable AI systems can contribute to advanced mathematical research.
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Dixon Technologies forecasts improved outlook amid component cost pressures
Dixon Technologies expects mobile volumes to improve, exports to rise, and component localization efforts to deepen despite rising component prices.
Elevated Materials appoints Jay Wang as chief revenue officer
Elevated Materials has appointed Jay Wang as chief revenue officer to accelerate commercialization and expand its global reach in the battery materials sector.