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Wednesday 12 February 2025
Smart glasses spark micro-LED race as PlayNitride debuts new display
Meta's launch of its Orion augmented reality (AR) glasses has ignited industry interest, with artificial intelligence (AI) accelerating the trend. As a result, full-color micro-LED...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Samsung Galaxy S25 sees strong pre-orders as AI shortens upgrade cycle
Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest flagship, the Galaxy S25, on February 10, with pre-order pickups for retailers starting on February 11. According to Jacob Chen, GM of Samsung...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
CXMT's DRAM rise: a déjà vu from South Korea's past disruption of Japanese dominance
China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is emerging as a formidable player in the global DRAM market, potentially challenging Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's market dominance...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
CWE enjoys robust demand for advanced packaging with order visibility until 2026
Chang Wah Electromaterials (CWE), a leading Taiwan-based semiconductor materials distributor, is witnessing a buoyant period driven by strong demand for advanced packaging. This demand...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
China's 2025 auto battle: subsidies, price wars, and foreign retreats
Shortly after taking office, US President Donald Trump took an aggressive stance against electric vehicles (EVs) and wind power, while the European Union (EU) and automakers remain...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Lam Research to invest US$1.14 billion in India's Karnataka
US-based Lam Research signed an MoU with Karnataka's state government to invest INR100 billion (US$1.14 billion) in India's growing semiconductor manufacturing sector, as the country...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Taiwanese PCB manufacturers shift focus to SEA as Trump tariffs fuel US-China tensions
With the start of the Trump 2.0 administration, the global PCB industry is preparing for changes, especially in Southeast Asia's competitive environment. China's PCB sector is expected...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Isuzu to build new US assembly plant by 2027
Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors is planning to build a new pickup truck assembly plant in the US by 2027 that will produce electric vehicles (EV) and gas-powered cars.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Chunghwa Telecom aims to exceed NT$1 trillion market value with six key strategies
Chunghwa Telecom Chairman Alex Chien stated that in 2024, despite facing risks from geopolitical tensions, rising electricity prices, and natural disasters, the group aims to achieve...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
DeepSeek to drive 107% annual growth in China smart glasses market
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has captured global attention in recent weeks with its R1 inference model, which the company claims matches OpenAI's o1 model in performance while requiring...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Trump's tariffs could undermine Samsung and LG as Chinese TV makers gain a subsidized edge
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics face mounting challenges from former US President Donald Trump's tariff policies. South Korean industry insiders warn that if the US imposes...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Sumco to end silicon wafer production at Miyazaki plant by 2026
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco has announced plans to cease silicon wafer production at its Miyazaki plant in Japan by the end of 2026, as part of its strategy to improve...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Asus and Advantech invest in Freedom Systems to tap into growing commercial IT market
Asus has acquired a 10% stake in Freedom Systems to enhance IT management and plans to increase this holding by another 10%, while Advantech has acquired a 20% stake. With the support...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Declining consumer power and intensifying competition challenge iPhone sales in China
The sales performance of the new iPhone series in the Greater China region has not shown improvement from 2024, seemingly confirming many market forecasts that suggest iPhone growth...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Top 4 global smartphone trends shaping 2025
The global smartphone market is set to expand, with demand projected to exceed 1.2 billion units in 2024 and grow further by 2% to 4% in 2025, fueled by the rising shipment of affordable...