Rockchip Electronics projects a sharp jump in first-half 2025 net profit, forecasting a year-on-year increase of 185% to 195% to reach CNY520–540 million (approx. US$71.5–74.2 million). The Chinese chipmaker also expects non-recurring net income to rise 186%–197% to between CNY505 million and CNY525 million.

Taiwanese electric vehicle maker Aeon Motor has officially begun mass production at its new Vietnam facility as of April, with the first batch of US-bound products shipped in May. The company sees the move as a critical milestone in its broader global expansion and a strategic hedge amid shifting trade policies and intensifying supply chain decoupling.

The global automotive industry is rapidly pivoting toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), fueling a parallel surge in demand for large in-car displays. Market research firm Omdia forecasts that displays larger than 10 inches will account for a staggering 81% of automotive display sales by 2027, nearly doubling their market share from 2021.