Samsung Electronics plans to introduce hybrid bonding technology with its 16-layer HBM4E (7th-generation high-bandwidth memory), marking a pivotal shift in advanced memory packaging. Testing is underway, with commercialization dependent on market demand and investment viability

Samsung has reported strong pre-orders in Taiwan for its latest Galaxy Z7 series, with the vendor assessing the feasibility of bringing its trifold devices to the Taiwanese market when they are released at the end of the year at the earliest

South Korea has laid out an ambitious vision to become a major player in the new space economy, with a long-term goal of landing on the Moon using domestically developed rockets and building a permanent lunar economic base. But as Seoul sketches bold plans reaching into mid-century, the country's space industry is already confronting growing turbulence — from stalled rocket orders to a quiet exodus of specialized talent

Samsung Electronics plans to begin mass production of its 2nm semiconductor process in the second half of 2025. Although reports indicate that Samsung is currently trailing TSMC in yield rates, the company is reportedly identifying solutions to improve performance

Goertek Microelectronics Inc., a spin-off from Shenzhen-listed Goertek Inc., has refiled its prospectus for a listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This marks its second attempt after a previous application lapsed earlier in 2025, as the company targets growth in the global smart sensing and system-in-package (SiP) market

China's artificial intelligence sector is entering a new phase, shifting from model development to large-scale deployment, while a fierce battle for AI talent intensifies across the value chain. As of June 2025, Chinese authorities had approved and rolled out 433 large language models (LLMs), reflecting a surge in activity from algorithm design to sector-specific commercial adoption

China overtook Japan in 2023 to become the world's top automobile exporter — a symbolic milestone for its surging electric vehicle (EV) industry. From battery-electric (BEV) to plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV), Chinese automakers are winning attention for their unmatched price-to-performance ratio, drawing concern from legacy manufacturers in the US, Europe, Japan, and South Korea

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met privately with Yan Junjie, the founder of Chinese AI startup MiniMax, during his recent visit to Beijing, marking a rare and closely watched interaction between a top US tech executive and one of China's emerging players in artificial intelligence

Texas Instruments (TI) signaled a more moderate third-quarter outlook, with CEO Haviv Ilan citing easing tariff-related demand and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. While earlier inventory-driven orders spurred growth, the company now expects more typical seasonal patterns. TI emphasized its long-term US manufacturing investments as a strategic hedge amid shifting global supply chains

The US has announced two major trade agreements with the Philippines and Indonesia, signaling a shift in tariff structures and deeper bilateral cooperation in defense and commerce

Dixon Technologies is accelerating growth through strategic joint ventures with leading Chinese firms, including Q Tech, HKC, and Chongqing Yuhai. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company outlined plans to boost capacity, localize key components, and capture a larger share of India's smartphone and display manufacturing market

Dixon Technologies posted strong first-quarter results for fiscal year 2026, led by a 125% year-over-year surge in mobile phone revenues to INR116.63 billion (US$1.36 billion). With nearly 9.66 million smartphones shipped, the company solidified its position as India's top domestic handset maker while accelerating its push into export markets

During its second-quarter 2025 earnings call, Texas Instruments (TI) underscored the pivotal role China played in driving the company's industrial segment growth

Dixon Technologies has decided to pause plans to enter bare PCB manufacturing, citing limited financial upside despite government incentives. During its fiscal first-quarter 2025 earnings call, the company stated that it will instead focus on PCB assembly and high-growth segments, such as industrial and automotive, aligning with its long-term strategic priorities