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The new rules of software supply chain security: visibility, vigilance, validation

Software supply chain security is fast becoming a business-critical priority.

TechRadar · Jul 14

Rare earth minerals explained: Why are they the world's most strategic resources?

Rare earth minerals explained: Rare earths are vital for modern technology and defense applications. China dominates global processing, creating strategic supply chain vulnerabilities. Demand for these minerals is projected to grow significantly in coming years. India faces dependence on China for critical rare earth products. Diversifying supply chains requires substantial…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Born at IIT, this battery tech targets a market China doesn't dominate—yet

Offgrid Energy Labs, whose battery technology was developed through R&D in India, is betting on zinc-bromine batteries for long-duration energy storage as countries seek alternatives to China's lithium supply chain. With its first UK manufacturing facility operational, the company is targeting AI data centres, renewable energy and grid-scale storage markets…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Power Struggle: Wolfspeed Sues Navitas Over AI Chips

Wolfspeed sued Navitas Semiconductor over five wide-bandgap patents, seeking an import injunction and damages, as both companies face debt, cash burn and shifting AI datacenter supply chains.

MarketBeat · Jul 11

Tiny European chips power thousands of lethal Russian drones, and almost nobody can stop this

A European STM32 chip found in Russian drones reveals complex Chinese supply chains that challenge Western efforts to restrict technology transfers.

TechRadar · Jul 11

Micron's $250 Billion Bet Could Reshape the AI Memory Race

Micron accelerated its $250 billion U.S. fabrication buildout, securing a domestic silicon supply deal with GlobalWafers as it races SK Hynix in the HBM4 memory market.

MarketBeat · Jul 10

Luxury paper made in Italy from waste : a way to reduce pressure on forests

Did you know that something as simple as drinking a cup of coffee can help create eco-friendly paper? In Italy, a historic paper mill is turning agricultural and textile waste into raw materials to replace part of the cellulose traditionally sourced from trees.

Euronews · Jul 10

Global Market: Sovereign wealth funds pivot to strategic investments as AI takes centre stage

Sovereign wealth funds are increasingly prioritising national strategic goals over pure financial returns, with artificial intelligence and semiconductors emerging as key investment areas. Backed by governments, these funds are making fewer but significantly larger investments to strengthen technological leadership, supply chains and long-term economic resilience.

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Asia growth improves but ADB warns of persistent headwinds

Asian economic growth is projected at 4.9% for 2026, a slight improvement from earlier forecasts. Lingering Middle East conflict impacts continue to weigh on supply chains and production costs. Inflation is expected to decrease to 4.3% in 2026 as oil prices stabilise.

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Micron Increases US Investment Plan to $250 Billion, Accelerates Domestic Chip Push as AI Race Heats Up

Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said Thursday the company has increased its planned U.S. manufacturing and research investment to more than $250 billion, expanding its commitment to domestic memory production and semiconductor supply chain capacity.

Benzinga · Jul 10