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eRedCap is gaining momentum following the launch of the world’s first commercial eRedCap modules in 2026 The global cellular Internet of Things (IoT) market is ready for major expansion growth. The total cellular IoT connections are expected to reach 5.9 billion by 2035, fueled by advances in 5G connectivity technologies, says a research report by Omdia.

New manufacturing projects worth ₹6,750 crore in Jewar are expected to strengthen India’s electronics supply chain and reduce import dependence. Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Jewar in Uttar Pradesh is set to emerge as one of India’s leading hubs for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, supported by fresh investments worth nearly ₹6,750 crore.

India has approved 12 semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission, strengthening domestic chip manufacturing and electronics production. India has approved 12 semiconductor manufacturing projects with a total investment pipeline of around ₹1.64 lakh crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), according to Telangana Today.

Kunlunxin is reportedly preparing for a blockbuster listing as China accelerates its push for AI and semiconductor self-reliance. Baidu’s AI chip subsidiary Kunlunxin is reportedly preparing for a Hong Kong stock market listing that could value the company at around $50 billion, according to a report by The Information citing sources familiar with the matter.

Beijing has tightened restrictions on dozens of American military-linked companies, escalating the technology and trade standoff with Washington. China has tightened its trade restrictions on U.S. defense-related businesses, adding 10 military-linked companies to its export control list and placing 46 defense and aerospace firms on a government procurement blacklist in its latest response to escalating technology and security tensions between Beijing and Washington.

Australian AI infrastructure firm Firmus Technologies has signed a strategic deal with Nvidia to provide more affordable computing access for emerging AI companies. Australian AI infrastructure company Firmus Technologies has entered a strategic partnership with Nvidia Corp to increase access to AI computing power for developing and smaller AI firms, Reuters reported.

South Korea has announced a $576 billion semiconductor and AI investment plan, backed by Samsung and SK Hynix, to strengthen its global chip leadership. South Korea has announced a massive 800 trillion won ($576 billion) investment plan to develop its semiconductor and AI ecosystem, with major support from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, Reuters reported.

The two chip giants, Samsung and SK Hynix will build four new fabrication plants under an 800 trillion won national semiconductor initiative. South Korea is making one of its biggest bets yet on the future of artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing.

The iPhone maker is reportedly lobbying the Trump administration to source chips from blacklisted CXMT as memory prices soar. Apple is reportedly seeking approval from the Trump administration to purchase memory chips from China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a move that highlights the growing tension between rising semiconductor costs and U.S. national security restrictions.

Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta has launched its Hong Kong IPO, aiming to raise up to $751 million to fund AI and self-driving expansion. Chinese self-driving technology company Momenta Global has launched its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), seeking to raise up to HK$5.89 billion ($751.1 million), according to Reuters. The IPO is expected to improve momentum in Chinese tech listings, supported by growing investor interest in AI, automation and smart mobility.