Belgian authorities arrest BelGaN employee in chip technology leak investigation September 10, 2026 A 52-year-old man holding both Belgian and Chinese citizenship has been arrested by Belgian authorities on suspicion of stealing trade secrets related to gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology, according to Reuters. Investigators believe the information he obtained may have been passed to a Chinese company operating in the same industry.
European Energy achieves financial close for Australian solar project August 24, 2026 Deutsche Bank has provided a non-recourse financing package to refinance the existing debt on the operational Mokoan Solar Farm in Victoria, Australia, and support construction and operation of the co-located 40 MW/80 MWh BESS.
Netlist, Samsung settle patent disputes, sign new memory deal August 06, 2026 Under the agreements, Samsung will receive access to US firm Netlist’s complete patent portfolio, including its server DIMM and High Bandwidth Memory technologies. Samsung will supply Netlist DRAM and NAND products, and the parties agree to settle and mutually release all pending legal actions.
Aerospace OEM adopts machine-agnostic in-situ QA July 21, 2026 The machine-agnostic approach of AmiRIS, the in-process quality assurance (QA) solution from Australian company Additive Assurance, enables a consistent method of collecting and interpreting in-process data across different powder bed fusion platforms and supply chain partners.
Bosch to pay $36 million penalty for unlicensed shipments to Huawei June 23, 2026 Robert Bosch GmbH has agreed to pay a USD 36 million penalty to the US Bureau of Industry and Security after shipping MEMS sensor products and software to Huawei and its affiliates without the required export licence. The shipments took place between September 2020 and September 2024.
Five dead after explosion at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea June 03, 2026 An explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon, South Korea, killed five people and injured two others on Monday, Reuters reports. The blast occurred on a production line for rocket propellant.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on launchpad during test May 29, 2026 Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin suffered a significant setback on Thursday when its New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a hot-fire test, Reuters reports.
CSG acquires Polish wiring harness manufacturer DOMAR MS May 28, 2026 Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire DOMAR MS, a Warsaw-based manufacturer of cable harnesses, cabling, electrical boxes and specialised connectors for the defence sector. The transaction is CSG's first acquisition in Poland.
Wingtech sues Nexperia leadership – invoking China's anti-sanctions law May 25, 2026 The Nexperia dispute has taken a significant new turn. Parent company Wingtech Technology has filed a lawsuit against Nexperia and three members of its leadership team in a Chinese court, demanding CNY 8 billion (EUR 1 billion) in damages and calling for the reversal of Dutch governance measures it characterises as discriminatory.
Singapore charges another individual in AI server fraud case April 02, 2026 Singapore has charged an additional individual in an ongoing fraud investigation linked to the handling of AI server equipment, according to Reuters.
Czechoslovak Group to acquire DOMAR MS March 24, 2026 Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has reached an agreement to acquire DOMAR MS, one of Poland’s key manufacturers of cabling, wire harnesses and electrical components used in, among others, military systems. The transaction is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, subject to the required regulatory approvals.
Dutch court orders investigation into Nexperia governance February 12, 2026 The Dutch Enterprise Chamber has ruled that there are valid grounds to doubt proper management at semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia under its previous governance structure, the company said on February 11.
Trump imposes 25% tariff on some advanced AI chips January 16, 2026 The chips include Nvidia’s H200 and AMD’s MI325X. The White House proclamation follows an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and is part of a broader effort to create incentives for chipmakers to produce more semiconductors in the US.
Mining bridge collapse in southeastern Congo leaves at least 32 dead November 17, 2025 At least 32 people have died following the collapse of a bridge at a mining site in southeastern Congo, according to regional authorities. The incident, reported by AP News, occurred in the resource-rich Katanga region, where thousands rely on small-scale and industrial mining for their livelihoods.
Stellantis recalls more than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids November 11, 2025 Stellantis is recalling more than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid SUVs in the United States due to a potential fire risk, the automaker announced.
Nexperia Warns of China chip risks; German auto industry responds November 06, 2025 Nexperia has cautioned customers that it cannot guarantee the authenticity or quality of chips manufactured in China since October 13, Reuters reports. The Dutch semiconductor company said operations in its factories outside China remain unaffected.
Fire at MB Elettronica’s Camucia plant caused extensive damage October 20, 2025 Further details have emerged about the fire at MB Elettronica’s Camucia facility in Cortona, Italy, which broke out Friday evening. Flames, reportedly preceded by an explosion, engulfed a warehouse and were visible for kilometres, producing thick smoke over the surrounding area.
Taiwan braces for more flooding after typhoon Ragasa September 24, 2025 Taiwanese authorities and residents remain on high alert after Super Typhoon Ragasa caused deadly flooding in Hualien County, leaving at least 14 people dead and more than 150 unaccounted for, Reuters reports.
Jaguar Land Rover extends production halt after cyberattack September 23, 2025 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has extended its suspension of global production until at least October 1 after a cyberattack forced the company to shut down its systems and halt operations earlier this month.
US uses hidden trackers to monitor AI Chip shipments bound for China August 14, 2025 US authorities have reportedly embedded concealed tracking devices in certain shipments of advanced AI chips to detect possible violations of export restrictions targeting China, according to sources cited by Reuters.
Tokyo Electron fires employee suspected of stealing TSMC tech August 11, 2025 The six people arrested on allegations of intellectual property theft at the Taiwanese chipmaker include a person identified by local media reports as a former employee of Tokyo Electron. The leaked information was reportedly related to TSMC’s most advanced 2-nanometer chip technology.
Trump's first onshoring win isn’t the iPhone – it's the AI server June 12, 2025 As Nikkei Asia reports in a new investigation, the US is quietly assembling a domestic supply chain for one of the most complex machines in the world: the AI server. And while Apple has resisted political pressure to move iPhone production onshore, a host of data centre suppliers – including Foxconn, Wistron, TSMC and SK Hynix – are rapidly expanding their US footprint to serve customers like Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon.
Report: Former Kia India workers, scrap dealers face probe over engines theft June 05, 2025 Kia lodged a police complaint in March in Andhra Pradesh, saying that an internal review showed over 1000 engines sourced from Hyundai were missing, according to Reuters.
Europe's electronics erosion threatens strategic autonomy April 28, 2025 A new report from IPC warns that Europe’s continued decline in electronics manufacturing capacity — particularly in printed circuit boards (PCBs), advanced packaging, and EMS — poses a growing threat to the continent’s defence readiness, industrial resilience, and technological sovereignty.
No foolproof method to keep AI chips away from China, TSMC warns April 22, 2025 The challenge for the Taiwanese tech giant is that the semiconductors TSMC customizes for many fabless firms and chip designers often end up being used in gadgets made by third parties, which is perfectly legitimate.
New tariffs on semiconductors are on the way, warns Trump April 14, 2025 US Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said President Donald Trump would impose “a special focus-type of tariff” on smartphones, computers and other electronics products within a month or two.
European Union launches investigation into Chinese EV subsidies March 21, 2025 The EU has initiated a probe into unfair Chinese subsidies of a Hungarian EV manufacturing plant.
EU green lights Nokia's acquisition of Infinera February 27, 2025 The European Commission has approved Nokia's proposed acquisition of Infinera under the EU Merger Regulation. Following an investigation, the Commission concluded that the transaction poses no competition concerns within the European Economic Area.
Fire incident at BoardTek Electronics’ factory contained, no injuries reported January 07, 2025 PSC specialist Zhen Ding Technology Holding says that a fire broke out in the copper plating workshop of its subsidiary BoardTek Electronics’ second factory on January 5, 2025. All personnel were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
Tech firms to act as US ‘gatekeepers’ for AI chips December 16, 2024 The companies would have to comply with strict requirements, which includes reporting key information to the US government and blocking Chinese access to AI chips, according to a Reuters report.
China launches antitrust investigation into Nvidia December 10, 2024 China has launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, citing suspected violations of the country's anti-monopoly laws.
EU, China ‘close to deal’ over EV import tariffs November 25, 2024 In October, the EU decided to raise tariffs on Chinese-built EVs to as much as 45.3% following a high-profile investigation. The move has divided EU countries and sparked retaliation from Beijing.