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Monday 9 March 2026
LCD monitor panel prices to rise in March 2026 as notebook panel declines slow
As LCD TV panel prices climb, LCD monitor panel prices have also seen a modest rebound. Although brand vendors are placing orders at different rates, overall demand for LCD monitors remained steady in first quarter 2026, with prices expected to continue rising slightly in March. Meanwhile, notebook panels are still declining in price but show signs of stabilization.
Monday 9 March 2026
Samsung Display secures largest OLED supply for iPhone 17e, BOE's lead role questioned
Samsung Display (SDC) has reportedly secured the largest share of orders supplying OLED panels for Apple's latest budget smartphone, the iPhone 17e. This development overturns earlier industry forecasts that predicted BOE Technology Group (BOE) would be the primary OLED supplier for the iPhone 17e.
Friday 6 March 2026
South Korean OLED materials firm Lordin plans India expansion amid Chinese competition
South Korean OLED materials developer Lordin plans to seek a technology-special listing in the first half of 2027, with a US$25 million fundraising round targeted for completion in 2026, as it advances commercialization of its blue phosphorescent emitter technology and expands operations into India.
Thursday 5 March 2026
Excellence Opto's Mexico expansion and AI orders set stage for margin improvement and supply-chain resilience
Excellence Optoelectronics reported a new monthly revenue high of NT$606 million (approx. US$19.31 million) for February 2026, a 7.38% increase from January and a 31.58% rise year-over-year, continuing momentum after the group's return to profitability in 2025.
Wednesday 4 March 2026
FitTech seeks enforcement to recover over US$43 million and CNY30 million from Sanan subsidiaries
LED equipment manufacturer FitTech announced it has filed compulsory enforcement applications with local Chinese courts to recover more than US$43.29 million and CNY30.37 million (approx. US$4.42 million) from two subsidiaries of Sanan Optoelectronics, saying the move follows unpaid arbitration awards.
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Korean suppliers brace for Apple's staggered iPhone 18 rollout
Emerging reports suggest that Apple is preparing its most significant shift in iPhone release strategy in more than a decade — a recalibration shaped not only by product ambition but by mounting supply-chain constraints.
Monday 23 February 2026
Everlight files US lawsuit months after Seoul Semiconductor wins Korean court
Taiwan's Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. and South Korea's Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. have escalated their long-running legal battle, filing fresh patent litigation in the US even as a South Korean Supreme Court ruling has handed Seoul Semiconductor a major criminal-law victory.
Thursday 12 February 2026
Samsung Display reviews capacity expansion for Apple foldable OLEDs

Samsung Display (SDC) is reviewing additional investment to expand production capacity for foldable organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels intended for Apple's first foldable iPhone, as Apple prepares to launch the device in the fall of 2026 and advances plans for subsequent models, according to industry sources.

Thursday 12 February 2026
Laster banks on China subsidies, Tesla and Zeekr wins amid margin push
LED automotive lighting module maker Laster said it expects China's car purchase subsidies and trade-in programs to stimulate domestic demand in the first quarter of 2026, and that overall end-market automotive demand should remain relatively robust.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Coretronic expects February shipments to decline amid off-season, fewer workdays
Taiwanese display solutions provider Coretronic reported consolidated revenue of NT$3.21 billion (US$101.86 million) for January 2026, down 21% from NT$4.06 billion in December 2025, but up 12% compared to NT$2.86 billion in January 2025. The company attributed the decrease primarily to weaker seasonal demand.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Sony may influence TCL's SQD mini LED strategy as RGB mini LEDs rise
Global TV brands are competing in the high-end market with multiple technologies such as OLED, QLED, RGB Mini LED, and Micro LED, with RGB Mini LED backlighting becoming the focus for manufacturers in 2026. Although TCL Technology is facing technical obstacles, it continues to position SQD Mini LED as its primary flagship. However, some analysts believe that through collaboration with Sony, there may be an opportunity to adjust the positioning of RGB Mini LED TVs.
Friday 6 February 2026
Taiwan LED equipment maker FitTech wins arbitration, recovers NT$1.49b from China's Sanan
The arbitration ruling has been issued in an equipment contract dispute between Taiwan-based LED equipment supplier FitTech and China's leading LED manufacturer Sanan Optoelectronics. Under the decision by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, Sanan subsidiaries Hubei Sanan Optoelectronics and Quanzhou Sanan Semiconductor Technology are required to pay equipment fees, interest, and compensation to FitTech. After deducting late delivery penalties and part of FitTech's legal expenses, the total payable amount stands at about NT$1.49 billion (US$47.2 million).
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Defending the crown: Samsung and LG leverage AI and Micro RGB to counter Chinese rivals in appliances and displays
As Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics prepare for 2026, both South Korean technology leaders are sharpening their competitive edge by embedding artificial intelligence (AI) across displays and home appliances. Beyond hardware upgrades, their strategies increasingly rely on subscription and leasing models, platform ecosystems, and an expanded Micro RGB TV lineup, signaling a shift toward service-oriented growth and deeper customer engagement.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Taiwan's paper-counting academic culture is being challenged—here's why
Taiwan has long measured academic success through publication volume, a metric that has driven intense competition with China in research output. But National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Minister Cheng-wen Wu is now calling for a different approach—one focused on global impact and technological leadership rather than paper counts.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
South Korea tops China, Taiwan in Micro LED, but supply chain dependence looms
South Korean panel makers are about one to two years ahead of competitors in China and Taiwan in Micro LED driving and assembly technologies, according to analysts. However, the country remains heavily reliant on overseas suppliers for chips and backplanes, making supply-chain independence an increasingly pressing issue.
Saturday 31 January 2026
LG Display plans KRW 2 trillion OLED investment in 2026, but holds back on next-gen IT panels

LG Display, fresh off its first profitable year in four years, is preparing to step up investment in 2026 as it seeks to strengthen its position in the increasingly competitive OLED market. Despite that, the company is proceeding cautiously on one of the industry's most closely watched questions: whether and when to commit to large-scale production of next-generation OLED panels for IT devices.

Wednesday 28 January 2026
AUO wins landmark US patent lawsuit, marking Taiwan's first victory in 22 years
After more than two years of patent litigation and a two-week trial, Taiwanese display technology giant AUO secured a significant victory in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. A jury ruled that AUO did not infringe any of the patents claimed by Texas-based Phenix Longhorn and declared one of the asserted patents invalid.
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Samsung, LG turn to RGB Mini-LED as Chinese TV rivals gain ground

Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics unveiled new RGB Mini-LED televisions at the CES 2026 trade show, signaling a strategic bet on refined LCD backlighting to shore up their TV strategies.

Monday 26 January 2026
Rising precious metal costs prompt Taiwan LED makers to assess price hike
Rising precious metal prices are rippling through the LED industry, prompting Chinese manufacturers to issue price increase notices and pushing Taiwanese suppliers to consider similar moves. Taiwan-based LED maker Edison Opto has already announced broad price increases, while peers including Ennostar and Everlight Electronics are said to be internally evaluating their pricing strategies as cost pressures mount.
Monday 26 January 2026
IT applications show potential for OLED DDI adoption, but upgrade pace remains slow
Introducing OLED technology into IT applications has been on the rise over the last couple of years, and display driver IC (DDI) companies expect this segment to provide new incremental growth momentum for OLED DDIs. Major notebook companies have already rolled out high-end product lines equipped with OLED displays, indicating that related projects are already shipping. However, DDI brands say the impact has not been particularly noticeable so far, describing the current situation as having projects but limited shipment volumes.
Sunday 25 January 2026
South Korea advances OLED and PeLED with higher efficiency and longer perovskite lifespan
The display industry, evolving from LCD to OLED, now faces cost and performance bottlenecks, driving focus on new emissive materials and novel form factors. South Korean research teams recently achieved breakthroughs in stretchable OLEDs and perovskite LEDs (PeLEDs), aiming to maintain the country's leadership in display technology.
Friday 23 January 2026
Ennostar partners with Allos to mass-produce 8-inch GaN-on-Si microLED wafers

Ennostar, Taiwan's largest LED manufacturer, said it has entered a strategic partnership with the German epitaxy specialist Allos Semiconductors to bring 8-inch gallium nitride–on–silicon (GaN-on-Si) LED epitaxial wafers into mass production. The collaboration is aimed at accelerating the adoption of microLED displays in highly integrated applications such as augmented reality, while laying the groundwork for a future transition to 12-inch GaN-on-Si technology.

Thursday 22 January 2026
How Sony-TCL tie-up could chip away at Samsung's OLED advantage

Sony's decision to form a TV joint venture with TCL is being read in South Korea less as a routine corporate reshuffle than as a structural challenge to the country's long-held dominance in premium TVs and OLED panels. The deal has triggered unease not only about Sony's future role in TVs, but about whether Samsung Electronics can continue to dictate the industry's technological and competitive agenda.

Thursday 22 January 2026
Commentary: post-CES global expansion strategies for Chinese brands like TCL and Lenovo
CES 2026 made it clear that Chinese brands are entering the global consumer electronics industry through concrete operating results. Its leaders are no longer stopping at exposure but are beginning to pursue deeper brand building and market management. From TCL Electronics' plans to form a joint venture with Sony, to Lenovo operating CES almost on par with top-tier international brands, what these moves reflect is not simply an effort to amplify marketing presence. It is a test of whether companies have the product strength, supply chains, and long-term investment capacity required to support global expansion.
Saturday 17 January 2026
Apple's LCD demand gives Radiant room to expand into AR and OLED
Radiant, a key supplier of Apple's backlight modules, is positioning itself to benefit from both legacy and emerging display technologies. While Apple continues to push toward OLED products as a long-term strategy, LCD devices remain in demand through 2026, giving Radiant room to expand into new business lines.