Royole Technologies, a pioneer in foldable display technology and the creator of the world's first commercial foldable smartphone has declared bankruptcy. Despite its early lead and innovative products, the company struggled financially, leading to its demise

Chinese EV giant BYD has unveiled its most advanced self-developed automotive chip, manufactured using a cutting-edge 4nm process. Industry sources report that the BYD 9000 represents China's most sophisticated automotive chip to date, with manufacturing reportedly handled by TSMC. The chip's striking similarities to MediaTek's MT8673 have sparked speculation about a strategic partnership between BYD and MediaTek

Huawei's ambitions to create more powerful chips for AI and smartphones have hit major snags because of US sanctions, stalling a major Chinese effort to match American technology

Hong Kong-based graphics card manufacturer PC Partner has strategically relocated its headquarters to Singapore to navigate US export controls on chips to China. The company has also planned to move its graphics card production lines to Indonesia, positioning itself to launch future Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 products while maintaining compliance with US Department of Commerce regulations

Eternal Materials, a leading supplier of PCB upstream materials including dry film photoresists, acknowledges China's ongoing economic slowdown. Despite these challenges, spokesperson B.C. Liu confirmed the company's steady operational footing in the region. While maintaining a cautious stance on future growth, Eternal Materials anticipates moderate expansion opportunities ahead

Huawei is set to showcase its latest flagship smartphones at the "Huawei Mate Brand Ceremony" on November 26, with pre-orders already surpassing 1.7 million units. The company has opened reservations for three models: the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, and Mate 70 Pro+, each available in 12GB and 16GB memory configurations across eight color options. The anticipated Mate 70 RS Ultimate Edition remains unlisted

South Korea's struggle to obtain AI chips has stalled its national supercomputer project, raising concerns about its ability to stay competitive in global scientific and technological advancements. With AI investments soaring worldwide, experts urge the government to bolster its support for the sector

SK Hynix has revealed plans to establish a new company in Indiana through its third quarter 2024 business report, marking a significant step toward building a semiconductor packaging production base. The move is drawing attention to potential synergies with TSMC and Nvidia in creating a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) chip ecosystem in the US

LG Display (LGD) will invest an additional US$1 billion in Vietnam over the next five years to strengthen operations at its Haiphong OLED module factory, marking a significant step in its transition from LCD to OLED technology

Following reports about Foxconn's alleged recruitment practices in India, which excluded married women, the company reportedly has requested third-party human resources firms to stop referencing marital status, age, and gender in recruitment advertisements. Additionally, Foxconn decided to no longer use its name in these ads to avoid negative publicity

India, once the world's fastest-growing wearable market, saw a substantial fall in shipments for two quarters in a row as vendors reduced product launches and maintained cautious inventory policies

Auto Guangzhou 2024, opening on November 15, stands as China's final flagship auto event of the year. It previews key trends that will shape the 2025 automotive market. With 1,171 new models showcased, including 512 electric vehicles (EVs), the event highlights the surging dominance of China's local EV brands

Samsung Electronics' smart glasses project has gained renewed attention, with reports indicating a launch in the third quarter of 2025 and an initial production run of 500,000 units

Amid escalating US-China tensions, multinational companies are increasingly shifting their semiconductor testing and packaging operations to Vietnam, supported by local companies actively seeking investment partnerships

Mitsui Mining & Smelting (Mitsui) recently announced an increase in copper foil prices, raising concern within the South Korean industry. Given that copper foil is a core material for semiconductor packaging substrates and Mitsui holds a significant market share, this price hike could disrupt related supply chains in South Korea