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Tuesday 9 September 2025

LG Electronics India expected to launch IPO in October 2025

LG Electronics is planning to launch the initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian subsidiary in October 2025, aiming to raise approximately INR150 billion (US$1.7 billion). The Offer for Sale (OFS) will involve the parent company, LG Electronics Inc., divesting a 15% stake, or 101.8 million shares, in its India unit, according to KNN India.

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Samsung Electronics sees growth in Taiwan despite market challenges

Samsung Electronics has reported strong performance in Taiwan across smartphones, tablets, and wearables in 2025, overcoming challenges such as tariffs, exchange rate fluctuations, and geopolitical risks. The company is considering launching AI glasses in Taiwan and plans to introduce its first tri-fold phone in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Tuesday 9 September 2025

SEA political turmoil impacts PC sales; Acer aims for 4Q25 rebound

Political turbulence across key Southeast Asian markets has created both challenges and opportunities for Acer's regional operations.

Monday 8 September 2025

Taiwan manufacturing hits recession: industry on high alert amid tariff storm

The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) released the manufacturing business climate signals for July 2025 on September 2, 2025, revealing that out of 21 manufacturing sectors, 19 flashed "blue lights" indicating recession in its composite index. However, with 70% of Taiwan's exports falling under tariff-free electronic and tech products regulated by the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA), the strong shipments in electronics and AI servers have softened concerns over traditional industries facing difficulties.

Friday 5 September 2025

Can CPU iterations still drive PC upgrade waves? Acer CEO says no

Acer chair and CEO Jason Chen pointed out that in the first half of 2025, the impact of US reciprocal tariffs was significant but has since dulled. Signs of recovery are emerging in Europe; however, operational challenges for PC brand manufacturers continue to increase. The upgrade wave previously driven by Intel's processor updates has become history.

Thursday 4 September 2025

Sony to encourage suppliers to use 100% renewable energy by 2031

Sony has announced plans to encourage its key component suppliers to use 100% renewable energy in their production processes by the fiscal year ending March 2031. According to Nikkei Asia, this goal is part of Sony's new environmental action guidelines, which include mid-term targets from fiscal 2026 to 2030.

Thursday 4 September 2025

MediaTek courts AI edge with duo play in PCs, Chromebooks

MediaTek's much-anticipated AI PC chip with Nvidia has yet to launch, but the Taiwanese firm is making headway in Chromebooks. Industry insiders argue that if Chromebooks were treated as mainstream PCs, MediaTek's processors would already meet the bar for AI PC chips.

Thursday 4 September 2025

Acer Medical eyes AI inference market with aiMed platform

Acer Group's subsidiary, focused on medical imaging and AI healthcare solutions, made its debut at Acer's global "next@acer" event held in Berlin in 2025. The subsidiary, Acer Medical, showcased aiMed, an AI service platform specifically designed for medical environments that can instantly convert healthcare professionals' speech or text into structured medical records.

Thursday 4 September 2025

Acer unveils new products at IFA Berlin, gearing up for PC peak season

Ahead of IFA Berlin, Acer held its "next@acer" global product launch event, unveiling a range of new notebooks, tablets, mini workstations, monitors, and Wi-Fi routers. Among these, two major gaming notebook lines—Predator and Nitro—introduced fresh models targeting the competitive gaming market.

Thursday 4 September 2025

Acer targets AI inference market with new launches partnered with MediaTek and Nvidia

Acer is making a strong push into the AI inference market through strategic collaborations with MediaTek and Nvidia. On the eve of the Berlin IFA, Acer held its "next@acer" global product launch event, unveiling for the first time a Chromebook powered by MediaTek's Kompanio Ultra processor. This Chromebook integrates MediaTek's neural processing unit (NPU) and leverages Google AI Pro features to comprehensively enhance AI productivity, aiming to capture opportunities in AI inference.

Wednesday 3 September 2025

Korean brands dominate India's TV market as Xiaomi struggles to hold ground

South Korean manufacturers Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics continue to dominate India's television market, consolidating their positions as leading players in one of the world's fastest-growing consumer electronics segments.

Wednesday 3 September 2025

Samsung to unveil new Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and tablet at September 4 product launch

Samsung Electronics announced plans for a Galaxy product launch event on September 4, where the company will introduce a new tablet alongside the Galaxy S25 FE smartphone. This addition marks the expansion of Samsung's flagship S25 series to five models, making it the largest lineup in the series' history and highlighting a strategic shift in the company's approach to the smartphone market.

Wednesday 3 September 2025

Taiwan's economy struggles with New Taiwan dollar appreciation and export sector downturn

The appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar in the second and third quarters of 2025 has exerted significant pressure on Taiwan's export industries, with many manufacturing sectors falling into recession, according to a survey by the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER).

Tuesday 2 September 2025

India eyes sweeping goods and services tax cuts to soften blow of US tariffs, boost autos and consumer electronics

India is preparing its most significant tax overhaul in nearly a decade, with plans to cut goods and services tax (GST) rates by at least 10 percentage points on nearly 175 products, according to Reuters, citing two people familiar with the matter. The move comes as the government seeks to counter the economic impact of a steep US tariff hike and stimulate domestic demand ahead of the festive season.

Monday 1 September 2025

China's ICT push: embedding AI across smartphones, PCs, and wearables by 2026

The US has tightened controls on China's semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors under the banner of national security. Yet the surge of generative AI is reshaping industries worldwide, and Beijing is pressing ahead with its ambitions, especially in embedding AI into consumer and industrial devices.

Monday 1 September 2025

Exclusive: Apple pushes automation, leaving suppliers to foot the bill

Apple is significantly increasing automation efforts within its manufacturing supply chain, primarily in response to the trade war tariffs initiated under US President Donald Trump.

Monday 1 September 2025

Reliance bets big on AI with Google and Meta in tow

At its 48th AGM, Reliance Industries unveiled Reliance Intelligence, a new AI-focused subsidiary driving India's artificial intelligence ambitions, alongside partnerships with Google and Meta to scale AI across industries. The company also detailed its renewable energy push, including gigawatt-scale green data centers, solar and battery projects, and green hydrogen production, signaling a transformative blend of AI innovation and sustainable energy leadership for India's future.

Friday 29 August 2025

India-based boAt, HrdWyr unveil indigenously designed chip with Tata Electronics support

boAt has partnered with semiconductor startup HrdWyr to launch the HrdWyr Indus 1011, a high-volume chip fully designed in India, with assembly, packaging, and testing enabled by Tata Electronics. The chip will power boAt's upcoming premium true wireless stereo (TWS) charging cases, expected to debut in early 2026.

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 topped Gree's within five years, she would pay him CNY1 billion (US$139.8 million). Back then, Gree dominated China's air-conditioning sector, and Dong accepted the bet with characteristic confidence.

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 beyond drones, imaging devices, and cleaning appliances, hinting at a possible shake-up in the industry.

Wednesday 27 August 2025

Apple to unveil iPhone 17 lineup and slimmer model at September 9 launch

Apple will host its annual fall product event on September 9, where it is expected to debut its iPhone 17 lineup, including a new, thinner version of the device, alongside updated Apple Watches and other products, according to Apple, Reuters, Bloomberg, and CNBC.

Tuesday 26 August 2025

Samsung unveils new 37- and 40-inch gaming monitors to expand market presence

Samsung Electronics announced on August 25 that it will launch new 37-inch 16:9 UHD and 40-inch 21:9 WUHD gaming monitors, aiming to capitalize on growing demand and strengthen its position in the gaming monitor market.

Monday 25 August 2025

Apple sues former employee, accuses him of passing Apple Watch secrets to Oppo

Apple has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Chinese smartphone maker Oppo and a former employee, accusing the engineer of stealing sensitive information about Apple Watch technology and passing it to his new employer.

Sunday 24 August 2025

Bubble fears mount in AI, but edge players still bet on steady gains

Concerns that artificial intelligence is slipping into bubble territory are growing. A report from MIT's NANDA initiative, The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025, found that 95% of companies saw virtually no productivity gains after developing generative AI tools. Even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has admitted that investors may be overexcited about AI, likening today's market to a bubble.

Friday 22 August 2025

Getac breaks Panasonic’s grip on Europe’s rugged PCs, taps AI for growth

Taiwan's leading rugged industrial PC (IPC) manufacturer, Getac Holdings, has recently overtaken longtime leader Panasonic in the European market. Getac chairman James Hwang highlighted that in June, Getac launched the world's first rugged PC supporting both Intel's Lunar Lake and Microsoft's Copilot+ technologies simultaneously. With multiple new products planned for release in the second half of 2025, the company expects a significant boost to its competitiveness in the rugged IPC procurement market.

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