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LG denies report on sale to Hisense TV as Chinese rivals gain ground

LG Electronics has denied a Korean media report that it discussed a possible sale or restructuring of its TV business with China's Hisense, as intensifying competition from Chinese brands puts new pressure on legacy TV makers in South Korea and Japan.

E Ink sees AI power crunch driving city, outdoor growth

Jun 1, 07:56

Interview: Sharp CEO taps Foxconn ecosystem for brand revival

Jun 1, 07:55

Export controls cast a shadow over AI's optical communications supply chain

May 29

Wonik IPS secures Visionox XR display etcher order for Kunshan OLED line

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DISPLAY PANELAUO sees automotive orders setting up revenue gains from 2026

May 31

AUO said its automotive business has entered a high-growth phase, with annual orders for in-vehicle products now exceeding current-year revenue. The company expects revenue benefits from orders secured over the past two years to begin in the second half of 2026 or 2027, supporting growth at AUO Mobility Solutions.

DISPLAY PANELAUO Micro LED CPO enters sampling stage

May 30

AUO's entry into Micro LED co-packaged optics sampling could give the display maker a new growth path as it seeks to expand beyond panels. Chairman Paul Peng said the company is preparing optical communication modules as a future driver of revenue and profits.

DISPLAY PANELInnolux turns to packaging, smart cockpits in higher-margin push

May 30

Innolux plans to accelerate its transformation in 2026, with chairman and CEO Jim Hung pointing to three priorities: advanced semiconductor packaging, smart cockpits, and higher-margin panel applications.

DISPLAY COMPONENTSGoogle-backed robot startup tests E Ink electronic paper for humanoid skin

May 30

The humanoid robotics industry is looking beyond mechanical structures for its next wave of innovation, with materials emerging as a potential focus for new market opportunities. A Google-backed humanoid robot startup is exploring electronic paper as a next-generation display technology for robot skin, with Taiwan-based E Ink Holdings (EIH) entering the supply chain.

DISPLAY PANELIRIS Optronics opens Tokyo office and launches B3 full-color e-paper for transit advertising

May 28

IRIS Optronics, on May 27, opened a Tokyo office and showroom in Azabu-Juban and unveiled a B3-size (51.5 cm x 36.4 cm) full-color cholesteric liquid crystal e-paper complete unit as part of a push to expand in the Japanese market and strengthen local customer service. The company held a technology forum in Tokyo the same day to showcase the product and discuss industry developments with Japanese partners.

DISPLAY PANELComputex 2026 adds robotics zone, Taiwan supply chain gathers

May 28

Computex 2026 will add a robotics zone for the first time, drawing Taiwan's full ecosystem of sensors, motors, reducers, and system integrators, as Nvidia and AMD prepare to showcase robotics at CES 2026. The move has already stirred strong industry interest as the show extends big tech's robotics roadmap.

DISPLAY COMPONENTSAsia Optical bets on robot lenses and AR/VR push for 2026 growth

May 28

Asia Optical reported 2025 consolidated revenue of about NT$26.44 billion and net profit attributable to the parent of NT$1.843 billion, producing earnings per share of NT$6.6, the company announced at its shareholders' meeting on May 27.

DISPLAY COMPONENTSTaiwan's GLT diversifies into auto and medical markets, expands Southeast Asia production

May 28

Taiwan-based Global Lighting Technologies (GLT), a specialist in optical microstructure solutions, is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion as global tariff pressures and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh on customer demand and product development cycles, while expanding into higher-growth sectors such as automotive electronics, biotech, and medical devices.

DISPLAY COMPONENTSTaiwan optoelectronics materials maker Wah Hong targets high-end PCB and chip packaging demand

May 27

AI, low-carbon sustainability, smart cities, and advanced displays are set to drive the global optoelectronics industry in 2026, shifting demand away from traditional consumer electronics panels and toward higher-value applications, including Micro LED, Mini LED, e-paper, and optical communications.

LEDLED maker Ennostar pivots to optical interconnects after high-value shift agin traction

May 26

Ennostar Holdings' transformation has begun to show clear results, with chairman Paul Peng saying the company's "3+1" strategy is taking shape, as higher-value applications now account for more than half of revenue. Despite continued uncertainty in the global environment, Peng remains cautiously optimistic about the second half of 2026 and expects the company to maintain relatively strong performance.

DISPLAY COMPONENTSE Ink brings BMW-backed color-changing e-paper car tech to Computex 2026

May 26

E Ink will bring its BMW-backed color-changing e-paper vehicle technology to Computex 2026, showcasing the hood structure of the BMW iX3 Flow Edition in the event’s electronic paper industry zone. The display follows BMW’s unveiling of the iX3 Flow Edition at Auto China 2026 in Beijing, where the model adopted E Ink Prism technology and moved toward mass production after more than five years of E Ink development work on vehicle surface applications.

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