Asia Tech News Digest - September 01, 2026

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1 TechAsia Broadcom to add AI data tools to VMware Tanzu TrueSource includes human-verified patches for more than 5,000 Java libraries. AI
2 DigiTimes Marvell CTO: power and density bottlenecks are driving CPO adoption in AI data centers Speaking at the Silicon Photonics Global Summit ahead of Semicon Taiwan 2026, Marvell Technology CTO Radha Nagarajan highlighted that the core focus for upgrading connectivity in the AI data center era has shifted firmly to power consumption. He noted that the acceleration of co-packaged optics (CPO) adoption is primar AI
3 DigiTimes South Korea CCL exports surge 42% on AI demand South Korea's copper-clad laminate, or CCL, exports jumped sharply in the first seven months of 2026 as AI infrastructure investment and larger semiconductor packaging lifted demand, boosting revenue at suppliers including Doosan Electronic BG, LG Chem and Lotte Energy Materials. SemiconductorAI
4 CNA AI, working parents, growth markets: New Minister of State Foo Cexiang on his priorities Mr Foo’s priorities include how firms can adopt AI without compromising workers’ development, and helping Singapore expand into promising overseas markets. AI
5 TechAsia India’s Gupshup rolls out self-service Voice AI platform The product extends Gupshup’s existing WhatsApp, Rich Communication Services, and SMS infrastructure into voice. AI
6 DigiTimes Samsung Electro-Mechanics discloses major MLCC supply deal tied to AI server demand Samsung Electro-Mechanics disclosed on September 1 that it has concluded a single sales and supply contract worth KRW1.072 trillion (about US$778.9 million) for MLCCs, equal to 9.5% of the company's most recent annual revenue. AI
7 TechAsia South Korea proposes $597b budget to boost chips, AI The increase is tied to a semiconductor windfall as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix benefit from strong demand for AI-related chips. SemiconductorElectronicsAI
8 NikkeiAsia Exclusive: Ajinomoto, Daikin expand chip materials ties with Taiwan Exclusive: Ajinomoto, Daikin expand chip materials ties with Taiwan Semiconductor

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