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Mar 23, 16:02

San'an Optoelectronics founder detained, company assures stable operations

China's LED chip leader San'an Optoelectronics announced on March 23, 2026, that its actual controlling shareholder, Xiucheng Lin, has been detained and placed under formal investigation by China's national supervisory authorities, sparking market concerns. The company promptly clarified that the investigation will not affect current production or business operations, which are proceeding as normal.

Netronix expects momentum from color e-readers, displays, and subsidiaries to carry into 2026

Mar 23, 08:11

HiSilicon unveils self-developed CIS chip, shaking global sensor supply chain

Mar 20

TPK profit jumps as OLED tablets lift touch module pricing

Mar 20

Taiwan's Edison Opto charts new course with automotive LEDs as 2026 outlook brightens

Mar 20

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DISPLAY PANELSamsung orders 15M mid-range OLED panels from CSOT amid cost pressure

Mar 21

Samsung Electronics is reportedly shifting a significant portion of its mid-range smartphone OLED panel orders to China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) as rising memory prices intensify cost pressure, according to The Elec.

DISPLAY PANELTCL's OLED debut exposes China's Korean panel dependence

Mar 18

LG Display (LGD) is reportedly supplying panels for TCL's first OLED monitor, marking a notable instance of South Korean OLED technology entering the Chinese market.

DISPLAY PANELPanel makers optimistic about 1Q26 despite February revenue declines

Mar 18

As a result of fewer working days, major Taiwanese panel makers all reported lower revenues in February. However, companies remain optimistic about the first quarter, as customers have pulled in panel orders earlier to prepare for upcoming sporting events, while surging memory costs have also prompted earlier procurement. Prices for LCD TV panels and LCD monitor panels have both risen in the first quarter, and despite the monthly revenue decline, industry players are not pessimistic.

LEDLaster Tech posts 4Q25 profit rebound, drives full-year turnaround

Mar 18

Benefiting from stabilized shipments of its LED automotive lighting modules and headlight controllers, Laster Tech reported a consolidated revenue of NT$2.201 billion (US$68.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 8.83% quarter-over-quarter. The company also posted a net profit after tax of NT$86.64 million for the quarter, a surge 2,725% from the previous quarter. This represents a full-year turnaround from losses to profits.

DISPLAY PANELChina price competition hits Samsung Display shipments while Korean OLED makers regain share

Mar 18

South Korean OLED makers face diverging trends across the global display market. Shipments to Chinese smartphone brands are weakening amid price competition and softer handset demand, while higher-value OLED products are helping Korean suppliers stabilize their market share after years of decline.

DISPLAY PANELWeekly news roundup: Memory crunch, AI supply chains, new manufacturing hubs

Mar 16

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES stories from the week of Mar 9-15, 2026:

DISPLAY PANELVisionox starts 8.6-gen OLED equipment orders, intensifying China–Korea race for IT displays

Mar 16

Visionox has reportedly begun equipment procurement for an 8.6-generation OLED production line, a move that could challenge Samsung Display's (SDC) early lead. SDC gained an advantage by supplying OLED panels for Apple MacBook products, but South Korea's display industry is closely watching China's panel makers as BOE, TCL CSOT, and Visionox accelerate construction of 8.6-generation OLED lines, raising the prospect of a shift in competitive dynamics.

DISPLAY COMPONENTSE Ink sees record revenue, profit in 2026 as e-paper demand grows

Mar 14

Demand for e-paper displays remains strong, with E Ink Holdings expecting both revenue and profit to reach new highs in 2026, according to CEO Johnson Lee.

DISPLAY COMPONENTSPortable X-ray detector maker InnoCare expands global network as US-Iran war triggers urgent orders

Mar 14

InnoCare Optoelectronics is expanding its global service network to capture growth from rising regional economies. Chairman James Yang said the company has entered India with localized manufacturing to reduce tariff barriers while addressing demand for healthcare digitalization. In the Americas, InnoCare has established local repair centers to provide immediate technical support and after-sales services, strengthening customer service and market share across regional markets.

DISPLAY PANELInnolux puts Fab 2 and Fab 5 on sale as panel glut bites

Mar 14

Taiwanese flat-panel maker Innolux is seeking buyers for its Fab 2 and Fab 5 facilities as part of a consolidation strategy aimed at addressing persistent oversupply in the display industry, chairman Jim Hung said.

DISPLAY PANELJDI abandons plan to form AutoTech subsidiary, approval still subject to June 24 shareholder vote

Mar 13

Japan Display Inc. (JDI) has decided not to establish a new wholly owned subsidiary for its AutoTech automotive display business, the company disclosed on March 12, 2026. The decision is subject to approval at JDI's annual general meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026.

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