Shares of Chinese semiconductor firms rallied after a wave of strong half-year earnings, highlighting how Beijing's AI push is reshaping the domestic chip landscape. On August 27, several STAR Market–listed chipmakers reported robust growth, with Cambricon Technologies briefly topping CNY1,460 (approx. US$204.1) a share — surpassing Kweichow Moutai, long viewed as China's benchmark for luxury and market value — to claim the crown as the most expensive A-share by unit price
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
