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Friday 29 August 2025
SMIC revenue surges 23% in 1H25, underscoring China’s chip ambitions
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) reported strong results for the first half of 2025, with revenue rising 23.4% year-on-year to CNY31.99 billion (US$4.47...
Friday 29 August 2025
Commentary: Cambricon soars on Nvidia’s China absence, but bubble risks loom
Nvidia projected third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of about US$54 billion, beating market consensus but trailing the most optimistic forecasts of US$60 billion. Crucially, the outlook...
Friday 29 August 2025
China reportedly plans to triple AI chip output by 2026, with 3 fabs for Huawei
China is preparing to triple its domestic AI chip production by 2026, according to people cited by the Financial Times. Three new wafer fabs...
Friday 29 August 2025
AI demand and state backing lift China's semiconductor rally

Shares of Chinese semiconductor firms rallied after a wave of strong half-year earnings, highlighting how Beijing's AI push is reshaping...

Friday 29 August 2025
Samsung reportedly explores BOE's WOLED panels for its gaming monitors

BOE Technology is reportedly in talks with Samsung Electronics and other manufacturers to supply white OLED (WOLED) panels for monitors,...

Friday 29 August 2025
South Korea pushes sweeping data portability plan, critics warn of risks

South Korea is moving to dramatically expand its "MyData" initiative—a personal data portability policy—beyond its current...

Thursday 28 August 2025
South Korea's industrial giants eye SMR solutions for energy security
During his visit to South Korea, Microsoft founder Bill Gates met with President Lee Jae-myung and SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won to explore business cooperation in small modular...
Thursday 28 August 2025
South Korea emerges as drone industry contender amid de-China trends
As geopolitical factors and the demand for technological sovereignty shake up the global drone industry, South Korean drone companies are now emerging as alternatives to Chinese manufacturers,...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Micron CEO reportedly meets Samsung's MX division head, bolstering grip on Galaxy's DRAM supply
Micron is tightening its grip on Samsung's flagship smartphone supply chain, even as the South Korean tech giant works to steady its own memory production business.
Thursday 28 August 2025
Chinese ODM Huaqin reports soaring sales, profit gains; cash flow risks underline expansion

China-based IT manufacturer Huaqin Technology delivered rapid growth in the first half of 2025, with revenue more than doubling and profits...

Thursday 28 August 2025
Xiaomi vs. Gree: How a US$140m bet turned into China's biggest appliance showdown
In 2013, at China's Annual Economic Person of the Year awards, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun publicly wagered with Gree Electric Appliances chairwoman Dong Mingzhu that if Xiaomi's revenue...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Youngwoo DSP secures display equipment contract with Samsung Display Vietnam
South Korean display inspection equipment company Youngwoo DSP has signed a supply contract with Samsung Display Vietnam (SDV) valued at KRW17.9 billion (approx. US$13.2 million)...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Cross-industry rivalry heats up as DJI, Insta360, and Dreametech diversify product portfolios
As the consumer electronics market matures, leading companies are exploring new growth by entering each other's sectors. Recently, DJI Technology, Insta360, and Dreametech have expanded...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Japan expected to advance legacy semiconductor, LCD production transfer to India
Japan and India are accelerating plans to relocate production of legacy semiconductor and LCD technologies to India, aiming to reduce dependence on China and strengthen economic se...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Huawei Cloud overhauls business unit, reportedly eliminates PanGu division in profit push
Huawei Cloud has launched a sweeping restructuring as it seeks to halt losses and return to profit, with people familiar with the matter saying the overhaul includes scrapping the...