BOE Technology is reportedly in talks with Samsung Electronics and other manufacturers to supply white OLED (WOLED) panels for monitors, as Chinese panel makers seek to capture surging demand in the high-end gaming market. Analysts view the effort as BOE's bid to secure a foothold in premium displays

South Korea is moving to dramatically expand its "MyData" initiative—a personal data portability policy—beyond its current scope in healthcare and telecommunications. The government aims to include ten major sectors by 2027, including energy, transportation, education, and retail. Under the policy, individuals will have the right to transfer their personal data collected by one company to another, reinforcing consumer control over personal information

China-based IT manufacturer Huaqin Technology delivered rapid growth in the first half of 2025, with revenue more than doubling and profits rising sharply, underscoring its widening footprint across smart devices, computing, and emerging technologies. Yet the strong top-line performance was offset by a sharp cash flow decline, raising concerns about underlying financial stability

Hesai Group, the world's top LiDAR maker, has filed with China's securities regulator to pursue a secondary listing in Hong Kong. The move comes months after rival RoboSense Technology's Hong Kong debut in January 2024, setting the stage for another major LiDAR player to tap Asian capital markets

Samsung Electronics is reportedly considering a strategic investment in Intel to strengthen its foundry business, according to South Korean media outlets Businesspost and Newstomato, which cited industry sources. The move would target their common rival TSMC, the world's leader in advanced chip manufacturing