Asian semiconductor stocks advanced on Tuesday as investors welcomed Nvidia’s unveiling of its latest artificial intelligence processor platform at the CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The announcement boosted confidence that sustained demand for high-performance chips will continue to support global technology growth.
Nvidia showcased its new Vera Rubin AI computing platform on Monday, highlighting an integrated system that combines next-generation GPUs and CPUs designed specifically for data centre workloads. The launch reinforced Nvidia’s dominant position in the fast-growing AI hardware market.
Regional gains were led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), whose shares rose 2% to a fresh record high. The world’s largest contract chipmaker is expected to benefit from strong manufacturing demand tied to Nvidia’s advanced processor designs.
In South Korea, Samsung Electronics recovered from earlier declines to trade 1% higher, while memory chipmaker SK Hynix surged more than 4%.
Japanese chip-related stocks also moved higher. Renesas Electronics and Advantest posted solid gains, helping lift the broader TOPIX to new highs on increased technology buying.
In China and Hong Kong, shares of Hua Hong Semiconductor rose 1.4%, while NAURA Technology Group added 1.1%. However, some semiconductor stocks pared gains as investors weighed China’s ongoing push for self-reliance in chip production.
Overall, strong optimism around artificial intelligence continues to draw capital into Asian chipmakers, highlighting the region’s central role in the global AI supply chain.
