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Thursday 29 May 2025
Hygon–Sugon merger retools China's AI backbone with full-stack compute integration
Hygon Information Technology and Dawning Information Industry Co. (Sugon) announced a strategic merger on May 25, 2025, a move widely seen as aligning with Beijing's agenda to consolidate...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Gtoc bets on Vietnam and ultra-thin glass in push for display dominance
As global display technologies pivot toward thinner, lighter, and more flexible form factors — especially for automotive and smart device applications — Taiwanese glass...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Notebook shipment update, April 2025

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Wednesday 28 May 2025
Flexium charts new growth path with leadership reshuffle, strategic focus on AI and robotics
On May 28, 2025, flexible printed circuit board (PCB) maker Flexium Interconnect held its annual shareholders meeting at its Kaohsiung facility, with chairman Ming-Chih Cheng presiding...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Samsung races to deliver HBM3E memory to Nvidia but faces certification hurdles
In the high-stakes race to supply memory for the next generation of artificial intelligence, Samsung Electronics is under mounting pressure to deliver its 12-layer HBM3E chips to...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Sony doubles down on premium niche with Xperia 1 VII to salvage shrinking market presence
Sony has unveiled its 2025 flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, aiming to strengthen its position in the high-end segment despite its diminished influence in the global smartphone...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Hanmi engineers return to SK Hynix after US$30.7 million TCB order resolves dispute
The protracted dispute between Hanmi Semiconductor and SK Hynix regarding the supply of Thermo Compression Bonding (TCB) equipment has reached a resolution, with Hanmi Semiconductor...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Luxury EV market in China nonexistent, says Porsche
Xiaomi has previously leveraged the technical know-how of China's EV industry by packaging it into a sleek Porsche-like body at an affordable price with its SU7, and has followed...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
US chip tariffs pose biggest challenge to American firms; Trump likely to back down
The impending semiconductor chip tariff policy continues to cause concern. The semiconductor supply chain believes that if US President Donald Trump insists on imposing tariffs, it...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Xiaomi sharpens premium push, streamlines global smartphone operations to boost profitability
Xiaomi is doubling down on its smartphone premiumization strategy as it adapts to evolving market dynamics in China and abroad, company executives said during its first-quarter 2025...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
BYD slashes EV prices by 35%, sparking industry alarm over long-term stability
In recent weeks, Chinese automotive giant BYD has slashed prices on as many as 22 of its electric vehicle (EV) models, including both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Meta's future lies with judge as FTC antitrust trial ends
Meta Platforms Inc. has done all it can in court to fight back at the US Federal Trade Commission's claims that it's a monopoly. Now it's up to a federal judge to decide whether the...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
OmniVision reborn: Will Semiconductor targets Sony, Samsung in CIS showdown
Will Semiconductor, a major player in China's image sensor market, has rebranded as OmniVision Group—a strategic pivot designed to boost global brand visibility and scale international...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Auto parts shift gears: Waffer and Getac hint at a 2025 rebound
The automotive supply chain, battered by a challenging year in 2024, is finally showing signs of recovery, with component manufacturers leading the way into a period of renewed growth...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
China chip industry rises under US sanctions, Taiwan suppliers pivot
While the US-China trade war has entered a tentative truce, tensions in the semiconductor sector are escalating, placing renewed scrutiny on Taiwan's IC substrate manufacturers operating...