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Saturday 7 November 2026
Interview: Infineon's first RISC-V automotive MCU is built for a decade-plus production run
Infineon Technologies is betting on RISC-V scalability with AURIX RC1, its first RISC-V-based microcontroller (MCU) platform, unveiled this week. A single instruction set lets the...
Friday 6 November 2026
Vivo and BYD formalize alliance: Why automakers must capitalize on smartphone integration over proprietary apps
Mobile technology giant Vivo and new energy vehicle leader BYD have officially signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement, marking a major milestone in smart mobility.
Friday 6 November 2026
EOI posts record nine-month results, readies Mexico plant for 4Q26 production
Excellence Opto (EOI), a major automotive LED light-source supplier, posted record revenue and profit for the first nine months as product-mix optimization, supply-chain efficiencies...
Friday 6 November 2026
TV panel makers hold prices firm in November despite fading demand, with supply cuts proving crucial
The global TV panel market entered a period of fragile equilibrium in November 2026 following the end of peak-season inventory replenishment. Although TV brands have become more cautious...
Friday 6 November 2026
Primax bets on B2B pivot for double-digit growth through 2029
Taiwan-based Primax Electronics plans to increase the share of its business-to-business (B2B) operations over the next five years, expanding beyond traditional PC peripherals into...
Friday 6 November 2026
SDC sees weak 2027 panel demand, eyes foldables for profit
Samsung Display (SDC) reported improved results in the third quarter of 2026 as major customers launched new products, but expects rising memory prices in 2027 to push up prices for...
Friday 6 November 2026
China's LCD cuts and price hikes threaten Samsung TV profits
Samsung Electronics' TV business faces the prospect of prolonged losses as Chinese panel makers, including BOE Technology Group (BOE) and TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology...
Friday 6 November 2026
LG Chem targets cathode growth while advancing petrochemical restructuring
LG Chem is pursuing a recovery in battery materials and expanding its semiconductor and automotive materials while seeking a year-end decision on petrochemical restructuring, with...
Friday 6 November 2026
Democratic-controlled Congress may curb Trump's auto agenda
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, making it significantly harder for the Trump administration to push through its automotive agenda...
Friday 6 November 2026
Sony's entertainment businesses lift profit as hardware and sensor demand diverge
Sony's latest quarter strengthens the case for its emphasis on entertainment platforms and intellectual property, with games and films lifting earnings despite falling console shipments...
Friday 6 November 2026
Acer's 3Q26 net income hits five-year high with all three key margins improved
Acer convened a board meeting on November 5, approving its consolidated financial statements for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2026.
Friday 6 November 2026
Ecarx posts higher 3Q revenue, but memory costs squeeze margins
Ecarx, an automotive technology supplier, reported a 65% year-over-year reduction in profit for the third quarter of 2026 on November 4 as rising memory-chip costs eroded margins despite...
Friday 6 November 2026
Acer Gadget expands lifestyle accessories as PC market weakens
As the PC market outlook deteriorates, Acer subsidiary Acer Gadget is expanding its lifestyle accessories business to cushion the impact of a weaker market. General manager Chung I-chun...
Friday 6 November 2026
India's premium shift shields Apple from decade-low smartphone slump
India is now an important market for Apple in two ways. It is a growth market where the company set an all-time revenue record in the September quarter, even as overall smartphone...
Friday 6 November 2026
Taiwan panel makers win Tier 1 foothold in automotive displays
As weak end demand and intensifying competition weigh on the global display industry, Taiwan panel makers are pursuing new growth beyond traditional display manufacturing, with automotive...