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Jul 8

India at the center of Samsung's 2025 mobile strategy as it targets all price segments

Samsung has reclaimed the No. 2 spot in India's smartphone market in early 2025, driven by a dual strategy targeting both budget and premium buyers. Its renewed push includes AI-powered features, rural retail expansion, and flexible financing, reinforcing India's role as a critical hub for sales and production.

Chief Telecom sees 1H25 revenue exceed NT$200 million

Jul 8

Local OTT platforms growing strong in Taiwan market despite international rivalry

Jul 8

D-Link breaks through in Japan's demanding networking market

Jul 8

Foxconn sees year-over-year June growth, hit by currency woes

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WIRELESS NETWORKINGTrump to impose 25% tariffs on South Korean exports, raising pressure ahead of August deadline

Jul 9, 11:18

US President Donald Trump has formally notified South Korea of plans to impose a 25% tariff on select imports, with implementation set for August 1. While a three-week window for negotiations remains, industry observers widely anticipate that talks will face significant headwinds.

MOBILE DEVICESWeekly news roundup: Samsung secures patents, Intel leadership shakeup, Apple foldable prototype

Jul 7

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from June 30 to July 6, 2025. This week's highlights include Samsung's strategic licensing of Intel patents to avoid global IP battles, Intel's executive shakeup, and Apple edges closer to launching a foldable iPhone. Meanwhile, China's domestic AI chipmakers face steep uphill battles, while Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem formed a new alliance backing TSMC's international expansion.

WIRELESS NETWORKINGTop leadership changes at Tecom as company eyes future innovation

Jul 4

Tecom Co., Ltd., a network communications subsidiary of the TECO Group, announced on July 2 that chairman Chao-kai Liu has stepped down from his position due to personal reasons. The board of directors has appointed Su-chiu Wu, vice chairperson of TECO Electric & Machinery, as Liu's successor, effective immediately.

TELECOM SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTUREFirefox agrees trust transition for Chunghwa Telecom eCAs

Jul 4

Following Google Chrome's decision to stop trusting new TLS (transport layer security) website certificates issued by Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) starting from August 1, 2025, the Taiwanese Internet service provider (ISP) has been said to be facing similar actions from Mozilla Firefox.

WIRELESS NETWORKINGCommunication suppliers respond to Trump tariffs with cautious diversification

Jul 4

On June 2, US President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement imposing a 20% tariff on imports from Vietnam and a 40% tariff on transshipped products. The new tariffs have garnered significant attention within the network communication industry, particularly in Taiwan, where many manufacturers have relocated production to Vietnam, targeting the US market.

WIRELESS NETWORKINGD-Link locks in 50,000-unit Wi-Fi 6 deal in India's enterprise market

Jul 3

Taiwanese networking firm D-Link Corporation has landed a significant Wi-Fi 6 enterprise access point (EAP) order in India, securing a contract for 50,000 units slated for shipment beginning in July 2025. The deal highlights D-Link's growing foothold in India's rapidly expanding enterprise networking market and reflects the success of its long-term investment in the region.

MOBILE DEVICESSmartphone makers brace for 2025 demand surge with AI and new releases

Jul 3

As uncertainties persist around tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and exchange rate fluctuations, mobile phone manufacturers are preparing for the traditional demand peak in the second half of 2025. Industry players are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence integration and expanding new product launches to sustain and grow smartphone sales during this pivotal period.

MOBILE COMPONENTSProduction for iPhone 17 OLED begins; Korean display manufacturers cautious with orders due to Trump storm

Jul 2

South Korea's leading display manufacturers have officially begun production of OLED panels for Apple's upcoming iPhone 17, according to industry sources. While Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) have secured the initial batch of orders, the total volume appears to be lower than that for the iPhone 16, reflecting geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

TELECOM SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTUREChunghwa Telecom enters smart camera market to capture image-based care business opportunities

Jul 2

Taiwan's telecom operator Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has launched the Hami Cam AI smart camera, targeting the growing demand for companionship and remote care amid social changes such as an aging population and increased pet ownership. The new device aims to strengthen CHT's position in the competitive smart home camera market.

MOBILE COMPONENTSHuawei bid to dismiss US trade sanctions case rejected by judge

Jul 2

Huawei Technologies Co. must face a criminal trial next year in New York after a federal judge refused a request by the Chinese wireless equipment maker to dismiss more than a dozen charges, including racketeering, trade secret theft, and violating US sanctions on Iran.

WIRELESS NETWORKINGATW Tech bets big on hydrogen energy storage as new growth engine beyond networking

Jul 2

Taiwan's increasingly frequent extreme weather events and rising peak electricity demand have made backup power solutions crucial, particularly for high-consumption industries like semiconductors that rely on stable, uninterrupted energy. Seizing the opportunity in this growing market, networking equipment manufacturer ATW Technology is pivoting into the hydrogen energy sector, aiming to build a promising new revenue stream that could eventually outpace its legacy networking business.

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