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Tuesday 29 July 2025
Apple closes first directly managed store in Dalian due to poor foot traffic
Apple's official China website shows that the last operating day for its Parkland Mall store in Dalian is August 9, 2025. This marks the closure of Apple's first directly managed...
Tuesday 29 July 2025
From 'AMD killer' to AMD exec: Intel China veteran's stunning defection shocks industry
The man who once crushed AMD's dreams in China now works for them. Ian Yang, Intel China's former president dubbed the "AMD killer" for his ruthless campaign against the rival chipmaker,...
Monday 28 July 2025
Young Optics turns profitable on insurance claim despite core business losses
Taiwan's Young Optics posted first-half 2025 net income of NT$8.22 million (US$252,000) after fire insurance compensation offset operating losses, as the optical components manufacturer...
Monday 28 July 2025
Chinese EMS providers pivot to smart glasses and robots as AI server boom bypasses them
While Taiwanese EMS firms aggressively capitalize on booming AI server demand, their Chinese counterparts are exploring alternative growth engines amid continued weakness in the consumer...
Monday 28 July 2025
Weekly News Roundup: MediaTek wins Meta's ASIC orders, Asus revives Xbox hardware, and YMTC plans China-made NAND Line
Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from July 21 to 27, 2025. The top three topics include MediaTek winning Meta's order for 2nm ASIC; Asus, Microsoft revive Xbox hardware with...
Monday 28 July 2025
Samsung's marketing of 'non-self-emissive MicroLED' sparks confusion over flagship TVs
To secure its market leadership, Samsung Electronics has positioned MicroLED technology as the exclusive feature for its flagship models. However, Samsung reportedly plans to market...
Monday 28 July 2025
Exclusive: Meta turns to China for a second shot at smartwatches
Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly reviving its smartwatch project, potentially with a camera lens, timed with its Meta Connect conference on September 17-18 in the US. The smartwatch...
Monday 28 July 2025
STMicro swings to loss, scoops up NXP sensors in US$950 million reset
STMicroelectronics posted its first operating loss in over a decade, driven by US$190 million in restructuring and impairment charges amid soft automotive and industrial chip demand...
Friday 25 July 2025
Tesla's outlook dims amid multiple challenges; auto chip industry remains cautious on market recovery
This week, several US automotive electronics companies, including Tesla, NXP, and Texas Instruments (TI), released their financial reports and shared their perspectives on the market...
Friday 25 July 2025
Tesla's price cuts challenge premium brand positioning as EV competition intensifies
Tesla's aggressive price-cutting strategy risks undermining its luxury brand status as the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer prepares to launch affordable models in the second half of...
Friday 25 July 2025
Acer Taiwan defies PC slump with commercial wins, gaming firepower
Acer Taiwan defied a broader PC market downturn in the first half of 2025, as currency headwinds and tariff risks weighed on consumer demand. COO Chang Shih-hsin said the company...
Friday 25 July 2025
Asus, Microsoft revive Xbox hardware with ROG handheld launch, target 400,000-unit holiday debut
Asus is doubling down on gaming handhelds through a partnership with Microsoft, with plans to launch the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X in November and December 2025. Targeting the...
Thursday 24 July 2025
Mitsubishi pulls plug on China engine JV, redirects focus to EVs and ASEAN markets
Mitsubishi Motors has announced the end of its engine production operations in China, effectively terminating its joint venture with local partners. This marks the company's complete...
Thursday 24 July 2025
What did Japan give up to lower US tariffs?
Japan has pledged to invest US$550 billion in the US economy under a sweeping trade deal unveiled July 22, 2025, aiming to avert steep auto tariffs. The pact expands US access to...
Thursday 24 July 2025
After 12 years of losses, LG Display's OLED launch a comeback
LG Display (LGD) is expected to see its OLED TV panel business turn profitable after a challenging twelve-year period. Profits have been gradually improving, with the operating profit...