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Wednesday 30 July 2025
Toyota expands EV manufacturing with new plant in the Czech Republic

Toyota Motor plans to begin electric vehicle (EV) production in Europe by 2028, marking a significant expansion of its global EV manufacturing...

Wednesday 30 July 2025
Samsung accelerates Pyeongtaek P4 to boost 1c DRAM mass production
Samsung Electronics is accelerating the resumption of construction at the fourth phase (PH4) of its Pyeongtaek Campus Line 4 (P4) in South Korea, where construction was halted last...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
China surges ahead of South Korea in the sodium-ion battery race
As global demand for alternative battery technologies grows, sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a promising contender in the next phase of energy storage innovation. Yet while Chinese...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
IC designers expect limited impact of Section 232 investigations
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) is set to announce the results of the Section 232 investigations within the next two weeks, a potential cornerstone event for chip tariffs. The...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Taiwan's Japanese car supply chain remains hesitant on US expansion despite auto tariff cuts
After extensive negotiations, US-Japan trade talks have concluded with a significant development in tariffs on Japanese automobiles. The overall tariff rate on Japanese cars will...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Samsung likely to ramp Tesla chip production in 2028 and peak in 2029-2032, says DIGITIMES analyst
DIGITIMES analyst Luke Lin says Samsung's Tesla deal marks a pivotal entry into the US advanced foundry market. He projects AI6 high-volume production from 2028, with peak...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Cheaper than two Huawei phones: Unitree's US$5.4K R1 launch shatters humanoid robot prices
Chinese robotics startup Unitree Robotics has launched its latest humanoid robot, the R1, at just CNY39,000 (US$5,430) — the lowest price to date in China's humanoid robot market...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
VIS sees New Taiwan Dollar's strength weighing on margins
Taiwanese contract chipmaker Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) reported a 15.4% quarterly decline in second-quarter net income as the New Taiwan Dollar appreciation offset...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Tesla AI6 chip order puts Samsung's auto semiconductors on the map
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company's next-generation autonomous driving chip, the AI6, will be manufactured by Samsung Electronics at its Texas-based foundry. The...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Smart glasses surge powers EssilorLuxottica's growth, signaling eyewear's future in AI and health tech
Eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica reported better-than-expected revenue growth in its second quarter of 2025, led by strong demand in Europe and a sharp rise in smart glasses...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
SK Hynix rewards generous bonuses, silence from Samsung
Thanks to AI in generating robust revenues, SK Hynix has announced it would issue performance bonuses equivalent to 1.5 months' salary, but many employees are still pushing for more...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Foxconn and Teco Electric suspend trading amid speculation of major cooperation
On July 29, Foxconn announced the suspension of its common shares and associated warrants, effective from July 30, pending the disclosure of significant information. Teco Electric...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Huawei's big comeback claims China's top smartphone sales spot in 2Q25
The latest smartphone sales data has revealed that despite facing multiple sanctions, Huawei delivered an impressive performance in China during the second quarter of 2025, reclaiming...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Apple's 2Q25 earnings appear optimistic, but industry remains cautious
Apple will announce its second-quarter financial results on July 31. The market currently holds a relatively optimistic view of its performance this year. Factors such as positive...
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Apple closes first directly managed store in Dalian due to poor foot traffic
Apple's official China website shows that the last operating day for its Parkland Mall store in Dalian is August 9, 2025. This marks the closure of Apple's first directly managed...