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Wednesday 26 March 2025
ODMs see sluggish CE demand but robust AI server demand
The four leading notebook original design manufacturers (ODMs) share a consistent outlook for the second quarter of 2025, noting that shipments of consumer electronics are sluggish...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Micron breaks the 'memory wall' with Nvidia: SOCAMM, HBM3E now shipping
Micron Technology showcased its latest AI-optimized memory technologies at GTC 2025, unveiling advanced DRAM solutions designed for data center and high-performance computing (HPC)...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
TCL rules out US manufacturing, cites lack of competitiveness and policy risk
TCL founder and chairman Li Dongsheng said the company has no current plans to establish manufacturing operations in the US, calling the move economically unviable and lacking competitive...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Xiaomi sets sights on Europe with EV R&D hub, recruits BMW veterans
Xiaomi plans to set up a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) research and development center in Europe, marking a key milestone in its global expansion strategy. The announcement follows...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Samsung to reportedly mass-produce ADAS chips for Hyundai
Samsung Electronics will reportedly mass-produce advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) chips using its 5nm process for Hyundai Motor, according to South Korean media outlets....
Tuesday 25 March 2025
DIGITIMES exclusive: Asus recovers US$161.9M in bad debt from Indian client, continues to push AI server business
Asus recently announced the recognition of a NT$5.35 billion (approx. US$161.9 million) bad debt for the fourth quarter of 2024, stemming from delayed payments by an Indian client...
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Five major changes in the 2025 TV market
The TV market in 2025 will be significantly influenced by political factors, particularly with US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies and China's "trade-in" policy...
Tuesday 25 March 2025
BYD Electronics reports net profit of CNY4.27B in fiscal year 2024, up 5.55%
BYD Electronics reported its full-year financial results for 2024, with revenue rising 36.43% year-over-year to CNY177.306 billion (approx. US$24.45 billion). Gross profit increased...
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Samsung Electronics co-CEO Jong-Hee Han dies at 63
Samsung Electronics Co. announced on March 24 that its co-CEO, Jong-Hee Han, had died from cardiac arrest at the age of 63. Han shared leadership duties with co-CEO Young-hyun Jun,...
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Hyundai commits US$21B to boost US production, supply chain, and future mobility
Hyundai Motor Group is making a bold US$21 billion bet on the US economy between 2025 and 2028, targeting key B2B sectors across manufacturing, supply chain logistics, steel production,...
Monday 24 March 2025
Tesla reportedly talking to Tata for EV component sourcing
Tesla is reportedly talking to local suppliers, including those from Tata, amid its supply chain diversification away from China and Taiwan. This move aligns with its goal to sell...
Monday 24 March 2025
Toppan exits LCD panel production with Giantplus divestment, strengthening partnership for 2025 growth
Japanese company Toppan Holdings has decided to divest all its 53.1% stake in Taiwan-based Giantplus Technology, a manufacturer of small and medium-sized LCD panels, marking its exit...
Monday 24 March 2025
Taiwan LED firm Ennostar accelerates auto sector expansion with subsidiary merger
Taiwan-based LED manufacturer Ennostar is ramping up its automotive market strategy through a planned merger of subsidiaries Epistar Corporation and Lextar Electronics by 2025, which...
Monday 24 March 2025
Disruption Index 2025: Automotive sector hit hardest, parts costs surpass tariff concerns
In 2025, the automotive industry is projected to surpass healthcare, technology, and financial services for the first time to become the sector most impacted by disruptive changes...
Monday 24 March 2025
Japanese automakers at a crossroads: How Foxconn could drive EV transformation
For many years, Japanese automotive brands have dominated the global market, each possessing relatively complete ecosystems. However, revolutionary new technologies are subtly changing...