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| 1 | TechAsia | SoftBank credit risk highest since 2022 on AI worries | The rise came as investors worried about AI funding needs and a possible acquisition of Allied Universal. | AI | Read |
| 2 | CNA | Half of OVHcloud capacity is available, AI model launching in early 2027, CEO says | Half of OVHcloud capacity is available, AI model launching in early 2027, CEO says | AI | Read |
| 3 | DigiTimes | AI servers drive TVS and ESD demand for Yea Shin Tech | AI servers are driving demand for power components, transient voltage suppressors (TVS), and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices. Yea Shin Technology, a subsidiary of Eris Technology, will begin trading on Taiwan's emerging stock market on October 23 and plans to raise the share of 6-inch wafers in its cap | AISemiconductorLogistics | Read |
| 4 | DigiTimes | Thermaltake expands AI workstation lineup on edge AI demand | Thermaltake is targeting the growing edge AI market with a new workstation lineup. Chairman Kenny Lin said the company has transformed from a gaming components maker into an AI PC and workstation systems provider. The company plans to launch three product lines in the second half of 2026 and aims for AI-related product | AI | Read |
| 5 | DigiTimes | Samsung's HBM4 supply lock-in exposes limits of China's CXMT as Apple and Tesla seek DRAM alternatives | Samsung Electronics is expected to enter 2027 with approximately 80% of its planned memory production secured under long-term contracts, reinforcing its pricing position while China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) expands capacity and attracts attention from US tech companies seeking alternative DRAM suppliers. | Electronics | Read |
| 6 | CNA | Chinese AI tool behind cyberattacks in Japan: Security firm | Chinese AI tool behind cyberattacks in Japan: Security firm | AI | Read |
| 7 | TechAsia | Alibaba says XuanTie chip shipments top 6 billion | The figure appeared to cover cumulative shipments, though it was unclear whether it included chips made by Alibaba’s partners. | Semiconductor | Read |
| 8 | TechAsia | Nvidia wins CPU deal with AI cloud startup Modal | Nvidia says Vera is a next-generation data center CPU for AI factories, extending its push beyond graphics processing units (GPUs). | AI | Read |
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SoftBank credit risk highest since 2022 on AI worries
The rise came as investors worried about AI funding needs and a possible acquisition of Allied Universal.
Asia Tech News Digest - October 20, 2026
Generated: 2026-10-20 08:00 UTC · Sources: 3 websites monitored