China's Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology has developed the Lijian series of laser weapons designed to shoot down drones. The portable models, Lijian II and Lijian III, are lightweight and consist of three main components, making them easily transportable.
Aakash K Hindocha of Nuvama Wealth Management recommends buying Bharat Electronics Ltd, Canara Bank, and TVS Motor Company on June 15, 2026. The report details technical outlooks, buy/stop loss/target levels, and market trends, noting the BSE market cap exceeding $5 trillion.
Tata Electronics has partnered with Malaysian cleanroom specialist IAQ Group for its upcoming 300 mm semiconductor fab in Dholera. This collaboration aims to ensure the facility meets stringent cleanroom standards, crucial for semiconductor manufacturing and de-risking readiness bottlenecks.
India's electronics production has reached Rs 13 lakh crore, with a goal to become the second largest export category. Driven by smartphone exports, particularly from Apple, the country already has two operational semiconductor plants, with two more set to begin full commercial production this year.
Chinese lithography firm CFMEE plans a Hong Kong IPO next week, aiming to raise up to $410 million to fund strategic investments, R&D, and capacity expansion as China pursues semiconductor self-sufficiency.
Samsung Electronics' largest labor union will hold a confidence vote for its chief, Chairman Choi Seung-ho, due to backlash over a recent wage agreement. The deal includes a special semiconductor performance bonus but has faced criticism for primarily benefiting chip division employees, leading to a decline in union membership.
India's electronics exports reached $5.09 billion in May, an 11.62% year-on-year increase, driven by a surge in shipments to the US. This growth offsets a slowdown in trade with the UAE, with cumulative exports up 24.4% for the first two months of 2026-27.
Tata Electronics, an Apple supplier, has resolved pollution concerns at its iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu. The state pollution control board dropped its investigation after Tata addressed wastewater discharge issues, following complaints from local farmers. The company confirmed its water samples showed no contamination.
Alexander Lvov, CEO of MIET International Research and Technology Center, stated at the Electronic Engineering - 2026 conference that a systemic approach to industrial design is crucial for creating competitive electronic engineering products. This approach integrates design, engineering, and user research, leading to improved quality and a common industry style.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed the company is working on over 40 AI device designs, including wearables like jewelry and earbuds, as AI agents are poised to become the new 'app,' potentially shifting focus from smartphones to new form factors like smart glasses.
Samsung Electronics will hold its global strategy meeting starting Tuesday to discuss second-half business plans, focusing on AI integration and supply chain conditions for its mobile and chip divisions.
AI's demand for data centers is creating the largest MLCC supply cycle in history. AI servers require significantly more MLCCs than standard setups, driving up demand.
A 2022 study found that the magnetic fields of devices like Apple's AirPods can trigger magnetic modes in implanted cardiovascular devices, potentially preventing them from detecting irregularities. While patients should consult their cardiologists, Apple recommends keeping devices at least 6 inches away from implants.
Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei, a 1.45 sq km electronics hub, is transforming from a hardware market to an AI-driven innovation center. The area sees a surge in AI product sales, a shift towards continuous service models, and an increase in foreign buyers, indicating a broader upgrade in China's consumer electronics market.
Tata Electronics, a key supplier of iPhone parts to Apple, is accused by an Indian pollution regulator of contaminating groundwater in nearby farmlands with its wastewater. The company faces potential closure if it fails to provide a satisfactory explanation for the alleged violations.
India's pollution regulator has accused Tata Electronics, an Apple iPhone supplier, of contaminating groundwater near its Hosur factory. The regulator found wastewater discharge polluted farmland wells and warned of a shutdown. This adds to recent issues faced by Apple's Indian supply chain.
LG Electronics is developing a new digital advertising platform using its own layer-2 blockchain network in collaboration with Arbitrum. The platform aims to streamline ad placement, buying, and selling by removing intermediaries. LG completed a pilot and is considering a market launch later this year.
LG Electronics collaborates with Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum to develop a blockchain-based advertising platform, aiming to increase efficiency and transparency in digital ad transactions by eliminating intermediaries.
Samsung Electronics is in discussions to produce a key component for Google's next-generation AI chip, codenamed 'Ispfish.' The chip's main processor will be made by TSMC, while Samsung is expected to handle the memory I/O Die using its 2nm process.
Prosecutors raided Samsung Electronics' headquarters in Suwon over suspicions employees of its subsidiary, Rainbow Robotics, used insider information for unfair profits during the chipmaker's acquisition of the robotics firm's shares between 2022 and 2024.
Prosecutors have launched a forced investigation into Samsung Electronics' headquarters in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, over allegations that Rainbow Robotics executives and employees used undisclosed information to gain illicit profits during Samsung's acquisition process. The Financial Services Commission had previously reported 16 individuals, including Rainbow Robotics' CEO and former CFO, for violating the Capital Markets Act.
As of 3:30 PM, foreign investors showed net purchases of SK Square and DB Hi-Tek, while Samsung Electronics led net sales. Data from KRX and Yonhap Infomax.
Samsung Electronics remains South Korea's most valuable brand in 2026, despite a 7.4% drop in value to $74.1 billion. SK hynix entered the top 10 for the first time, while Hyundai Motor ranked second.
LG Electronics revealed its "Zero Labor Home" concept, using AI, connected devices, and robots to automate chores. India is a strategic market for these solutions, with manufacturing aligned to support AI-centric products for local consumers.
