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Saturday 21 June 2025
Sigurd lifts capex by 75% to chase AI smartphone boom, BIS-driven test orders

Riding a wave of demand driven by AI smartphones, servers, ASICs, optical transceivers, and networking gear, Taiwan-based IC testing...

Friday 20 June 2025
HTC eyes growth in AI, XR, and next-gen connectivity
HTC Corp. convened its annual shareholders' meeting on June 20, 2025, during which Chairwoman Cher Wang highlighted the company's recent agreement with Alphabet. The deal, reached...
Friday 20 June 2025
NIO spins off chip division, wants slice of Nvidia's AI pie

NIO has launched a new chip design subsidiary — Anhui Shenji Technology — in a strategic move to become a full-stack provider...

Friday 20 June 2025
China reportedly races to replace foreign auto chips with domestic tech by 2026
Chinese automakers are moving to align with government directives by planning to mass-produce vehicles equipped exclusively with domestically developed and manufactured automotive...
Friday 20 June 2025
Xbox partners with AMD to co-develop AI-powered chips for next-gen gaming devices
Xbox has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with semiconductor company AMD to co-engineer silicon for its next generation of gaming devices through its official YouTube...
Thursday 19 June 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 off to strong sales start; handheld rivals fear displacement effect
Nintendo's long-anticipated Switch 2 debuted on June 5 across Japan and several other markets, marking its first major console release in eight years. Demand has quickly outpaced...
Thursday 19 June 2025
Samsung shifts talent focus from China to emerging markets
Samsung Electronics is entering a new phase of strategic transformation, shifting its focus away from China and toward emerging markets such as India and Vietnam. According to South...
Thursday 19 June 2025
Tata Elxsi and Infineon sign MoU to develop EV solutions for India's market
Tata Elxsi and Infineon Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop electric vehicle (EV) solutions tailored for the Indian market. The collaboration...
Thursday 19 June 2025
Japanese brands reportedly push Taiwan automakers to renegotiate higher manufacturing fees
The Taiwanese automotive industry is facing a tough year, especially amid unresolved issues surrounding tariffs and commodity taxes, which have created strong market caution. Meanwhile,...
Thursday 19 June 2025
JD.com billionaire unveils turnaround plan after five-year slump
JD.com Inc. founder Richard Liu vowed to speed up an overseas foray and compete with Meituan in new arenas, from food delivery to travel, describing his boldest attempt yet to revive...
Thursday 19 June 2025
Taiwan's Kinko Optical eyes expansion in high-value optics as global volatility mounts
Amid increasing global uncertainty marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, and unstable supply chains, Taiwan's Kinko Optical is shifting its focus away from...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
With multiple AI-powered vision software innovations, LITEON Technology drives vehicle safety forward to seize opportunities in automotive market
LITEON Technology (LITEON) is actively deploying new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted vision software technologies enabling a wide variety of features for improved road safety...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Kinko Optical hits infrared milestone, sets sights on steady auto growth
Kinko Optical Co. is focusing its automotive strategy on external cameras used in ADAS and autonomous driving systems. In 2024, the company gained certification from global auto parts...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
HTC expands AR/VR market reach with Viverse Worlds and new partnerships
HTC Corp. has announced significant updates to its AR/VR platforms, emphasizing enhanced support for WebXR game engines and immersive entertainment experiences. The company aims to...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Sony accelerates image sensor growth in automotive amid record earnings and evolving market strategy
Sony Group has provided an update on its semiconductor business, particularly focusing on its position in the image sensor market. Despite failing to meet its ambitious target of...