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Tuesday 28 April 2026

Acer's 50th anniversary focuses on talent cultivation in Taiwan

Acer is celebrating its 50th anniversary, having started in 1976 with a total capital of NT$1 million (US$31,800 in today's value). As of April 27, 2026, the broader Acer Group family...

Tuesday 28 April 2026

Commentary: Honor retools for humanoid robotics, rewrites AI device playbook

Honor's surprise win at this year's Beijing humanoid robot half-marathon has stirred industry debate, not only for its on-track performance...

Tuesday 28 April 2026

LG reportedly plans to expand its India manufacturing footprint

New Daily reports that LG Electronics has decided to expand its manufacturing footprint in India, with a major investment of about KRW1.4 trillion (approximately US$1.0 billion)...

Tuesday 28 April 2026

Chinese EVs undercut global rivals by half, siren alarm in South Korea and beyond

China's auto industry is expanding at a striking pace, powered by electric vehicles and a surge in exports that is reshaping the global market order. Analysts in South Korea warn that...

Tuesday 28 April 2026

OpenAI eyes agentic AI phone but faces challenges beyond chip design

OpenAI's agentic AI phone could reshape mobile markets and supply chains by forcing incumbents to respond. Still, success depends on delivering both interface breakthroughs and competitive...

Tuesday 28 April 2026

Apple and Asus defy PC market slump with growth in 2026

The global PC industry faces a harsh downturn in 2026, with shipments expected to decline by up to 15% amid soaring DRAM and NAND prices, supply shortages, and CPU delivery issues...

Monday 27 April 2026

Taiwan IPC players shift to edge AI solutions: Growth opportunities and supply chain challenges in 2026

Large Taiwanese IPC players begin reaping early edge AI deployment dividends in 2025, with estimated 2026 revenue growth of 12%.

Monday 27 April 2026

Thailand's PCB industry moves upmarket, local supply gaps persist

Thailand is fast emerging as a critical hub for high-end electronics manufacturing, as global supply chains shift and demand for AI computing...

Monday 27 April 2026

Apple's new CEO faces geopolitical and regulatory crosscurrents that could reshape the company's strategy

Apple's incoming chief executive confronts a web of diplomatic, political, and regulatory challenges that will test the company's ability to manage relationships with world leaders...

Monday 27 April 2026

MediaTek unveils active AI smart cockpit, advancing AI-defined vehicles

MediaTek unveiled its Dimensity Auto "active AI smart cockpit" solution at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The launch marks a significant step toward the era...

Monday 27 April 2026

Nio pushes into chipmaking to cut reliance on Nvidia

Nio's founder, chairman, and chief executive, William Li, said on April 24 that the company is accelerating efforts to develop its own automotive...

Monday 27 April 2026

Everlight ramping up in optical communications, supported by automotive and invisible light

As global companies race to capture opportunities in AI optical communications and co-packaged optics (CPO), Taiwanese LED and optoelectronics firms are actively transforming and entering...

Sunday 26 April 2026

BMW's color-changing car is no longer a concept — E Ink says it's ready for mass production

E-paper manufacturer E Ink stated that the BMW iX3 Flow Edition equipped with E Ink Prism technology was officially released at the Auto China 2026. This represents a major breakthrough...

Sunday 26 April 2026

Harman hits KRW15.78 trillion in revenue 10 years after Samsung acquisition

Samsung Electronics executive chairman Lee Jae-yong's bold acquisition of premium audio brand Harman for KRW9.4 trillion (approx. US$6.3 billion) a decade ago has paid off, with the...

Sunday 26 April 2026

JDI accelerates exit from LTPS, reshaping automotive display panel landscape

Japan Display Inc. (JDI) is accelerating its withdrawal from the low-temperature polycrystalline silicon panel market by selling its Tottori plant to Yahata Toei Real Estate, a deal...

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