The global race toward microLED mass production is heating up, with both Taiwanese and Chinese manufacturers accelerating efforts to carve out leading positions in the next-generation display technology market. While Taiwanese companies were early movers, Chinese players have also been ramping up their investments significantly in both speed and scale - particularly around microLED in package (MIP) products, which are expected to enter mass production between late 2025 and early 2026. These advancements are poised to drive growth in high-end display applications, including ultra-bright commercial displays larger than 90 inches.

At AUO's annual shareholder meeting on May 28, a small shareholder referenced a quote from the late Chi Mei Group founder Wen-lung Hsu: The display panel is a once-in-a-century industry. That once-promising era may be fading. Nevertheless, how does AUO Chairman Paul Peng see the industry's future?

E Ink Holdings, the global leader in electronic paper technology, held its annual shareholder meeting on May 28, with all proposals passed smoothly. Chairman Johnson Lee expressed optimism about the company's trajectory, noting that despite ongoing global trade tensions, the performance from January to April suggests 2025 is shaping up to be a strong year.

HTC, once a pioneer in smartphones and now a major player in virtual and extended reality (XR), reported a rare return to profitability in the first quarter of 2025 after finalizing a US$250 million deal with Google to transfer a portion of its XR research team and license certain non-exclusive patents.

Innolux Corporation, one of the world's leading panel manufacturers, held its annual general meeting this week. During the meeting, shareholders elected a new nine-member board, including five independent directors. Following the meeting, the board reappointed Jim Hung as Chairman and CEO, reinforcing his leadership amid a pivotal moment in the company's transformation.