Industry insiders suggest that since Huawei was placed on the US Entity List in 2019, the company has faced continuous challenges in obtaining related technologies. The license for Windows operating systems for personal computers (PCs) is set to expire in March, raising concerns that ongoing pressure from the US may hinder Huawei's ability to secure a renewal agreement with Microsoft

Xiaomi's fourth-quarter financial surge, boasting a 49% revenue jump and a 90% net income rise, was significantly propelled by its successful EV launch. The SU7 exceeded delivery goals, driving Xiaomi to raise its 2025 EV production target to 350,000 units, highlighting a major push into the automotive market

CATL, the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, has agreed to invest up to CNY2.5 billion (approx. US$345.5 million) in collaboration with NIO to expand China's battery-swapping infrastructure

Thailand has approved a more than US$1 billion investment by Sunwoda Electronic to build an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the country, marking Sunwoda as the first EV battery manufacturer in Thailand

BYD unveiled a new system for electric cars that the Chinese automaker says will allow them to charge almost as fast as it takes a regular car to refuel

Mitsubishi Electric expects revenue from its defense system business to soar to at least JPY600 billion (approx. US$4.03 billion) in fiscal 2031, with its operating profit to more than quadruple, thanks to an increase in spending by the Japanese government to reinforce the country's defense capabilities

Aeon Motor's global market growth, production optimization, and new energy product strategy led to significant financial gains. In the fourth quarter of 2024, revenue was NT$483 million (approx. US$14.66 million), contributing to an annual consolidated revenue of NT$2.29 billion, marking a 6.81% year-over-year increase. In 2025, Aeon Motor plans to strengthen its presence in the two-wheeler market and continue its push into the new energy sector

Copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer Ventec has experienced declining revenue over the past three years but has strategically shifted towards niche specialty materials and high-margin products, progressively boosting its gross margin

Construction material maker Buima saw its gross margin reach 14.56% in 2024, boosted by solid shipments of battery module products and a marked increase in exports of metal construction materials, yet heightened competition in the wall panel market in China led to an overall loss for the year. Going forward, the company hopes to see more positive operations from cost reduction strategies and green products

According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China's automobile export volume reached 5.859 million units in 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 19.3%. This includes 4.574 million internal combustion engine vehicles and 1.284 million new energy vehicles

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong has reportedly issued a blunt warning to top executives, acknowledging that the company is at a make-or-break moment. In a pre-recorded video message, Lee criticized the leadership for losing Samsung's competitive edge and urged them to adopt a "do-or-die" mindset to confront the crisis head-on

Samsung Electronics reportedly deployed its first high-NA Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine at its Hwaseong Campus in early March. The move represents a key step in Samsung's push for sub-2nm semiconductor manufacturing. Despite lagging behind, Samsung remains driven to challenge TSMC and Intel in the next-generation foundry market

Samsung SDI, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has announced plans to conduct a paid capital increase of KRW2 trillion (US$1.38 billion) to expand its Hungarian factory and invest in solid-state battery technology. The paid capital increase, a process where a company issues new shares to raise funds for strategic investments, will enable Samsung SDI to finance its ambitious expansion plans

Samsung Electronics has struggled to retain the top-tier professionals it recruited in semiconductors, robotics, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI). The departure of these key talents points to a concerning pattern that industry watchers link to potential issues within Samsung's corporate culture and decision-making approach. As these specialized experts continue to leave, questions emerge about the company's ability to sustain innovation in critical technology sectors

AI adoption is surging, with large-scale models like DeepSeek fueling a sharp rise in memory demand. Following DeepSeek's breakthrough during Lunar New Year, China has accelerated AI deployment across healthcare, finance, and government, driving the rapid expansion of its AI infrastructure