Samsung Electronics' decision to withdraw from China's home appliance market marks the end of a long and gradual erosion of its once-dominant position, one that has unfolded even as the company posts record profits globally.
Amtran Technology reported consolidated revenue of NT$2.348 billion (US$74.85 million) in April, up about 14.3% from NT$2.055 billion a year earlier, as its product-mix transformation gained traction, the company announced. Cumulative consolidated revenue for the first four months of 2026 reached NT$8.17 billion, up 10.7% from NT$7.38 billion in the same period of 2025.
E Ink Holdings is making its COMPUTEX debut in 2026 with a 1,170 square-meter showcase featuring 40 ecosystem partners. The e-paper industry zone will demonstrate color e-paper and smart surface technology to global manufacturers and retailers.
Taiwan-based AUO said it will present integrated Micro LED, optics, sensing and AI display technologies at SID Display Week 2026, aiming to demonstrate transparent, interactive and energy-efficient displays for AR, smart mobility and long-duration platforms. The company announced that its exhibits will showcase how Micro LED and advanced packaging can serve as an interaction platform combining AR overlays, gaze and gesture sensing, and on-device AI inference.
Micro LED is emerging as a potential contender in AI optical communications as the industry shift toward "optical replacing copper" gathers pace.
Samsung Electronics has replaced the head of its Visual Display (VD) business in a rare mid-cycle reshuffle, responding to weakening demand and intensifying global competition in the television market.
PlayNitride's sharp first-quarter loss and strategic Singapore expansion carry implications for international Micro LED supply chains and partnerships, signaling industry consolidation as the company relies on customer ramps, China deployments, and new collaborations in optical communications to drive recovery and future growth across wearables, automotive, and AR markets through 2027 and beyond.
Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd. (SPIL), a subsidiary of ASE Technology Holding, acquired two Nanke-area plants in 2026 from HannStar Display and its affiliate HannsTouch Technology as part of a broader push to expand advanced packaging capacity for artificial intelligence workloads.
Taiwan backlight module maker Coretronic swung to a first-quarter loss and warned of continued pressure in the second quarter, with currency swings, geopolitical risks, raw material costs, and soft demand clouding visibility. A recovery is expected only in the second half, when peak season demand returns.
South Korea's global OLED market share increased by 1.5pp to 68.7% in 2025, marking its first rise in a decade and drawing widespread attention. According to Chosun Biz, the Korea Display Industry Association (KDIA) cited Omdia data showing South Korean companies regained ground in the OLED sector after years of decline.
More than 70 years after its founding, China Electric Manufacturing Corporation has built a steady market position under its "TOA" lighting brand. Now, the company is turning to artificial intelligence in an effort to revive growth.
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