Global supply chain: CE, IPC, automotive

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Monday 1 September 2025

BYD Electronic posts modest growth in 1H25, faces intensifying competition

BYD Electronic (International) Co. Ltd. posted first-half 2025 revenue of CNY80.61 billion (US$11.3 billion), a 2.58% increase year-over-year, while net profit climbed 14% to CNY1.73...

Monday 1 September 2025

Exclusive: Apple pushes automation, leaving suppliers to foot the bill

Apple is significantly increasing automation efforts within its manufacturing supply chain, primarily in response to the trade war tariffs initiated under US President Donald Trump...

Monday 1 September 2025

Reliance bets big on AI with Google and Meta in tow

At its 48th AGM, Reliance Industries unveiled Reliance Intelligence, a new AI-focused subsidiary driving India's artificial intelligence ambitions, alongside partnerships with Google...

Saturday 30 August 2025

Germany’s car industry buckles under EV shift and trade shocks

Germany's once-dominant automotive sector is facing its most profound reckoning in decades, shedding over 52,000 jobs — a 6.7%...

Saturday 30 August 2025

As Nissan struggles, Foxconn offers a manufacturing lifeline

Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known as Foxconn, is signaling a strategic shift toward electric vehicles through partnership rather...

Friday 29 August 2025

VeriSilicon to buy RISC-V pioneer Nuclei, shares halted in Shanghai

VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai), China's top semiconductor IP and custom chip design service provider, said on August 28 that it will acquire Nuclei System Technology, a Shanghai-based...

Friday 29 August 2025

India-based boAt, HrdWyr unveil indigenously designed chip with Tata Electronics support

boAt has partnered with semiconductor startup HrdWyr to launch the HrdWyr Indus 1011, a high-volume chip fully designed in India, with assembly, packaging, and testing enabled by...

Friday 29 August 2025

Samsung reportedly explores BOE's WOLED panels for its gaming monitors

BOE Technology is reportedly in talks with Samsung Electronics and other manufacturers to supply white OLED (WOLED) panels for monitors,...

Thursday 28 August 2025

EU seeks US tariff cuts, but may come with regulatory price

The European Union (EU) is seeking to reduce tariffs on vehicles exported to the US, aiming to lower the rate to 15%. However, to secure...

Thursday 28 August 2025

Xiaomi vs. Gree: How a US$140m bet turned into China's biggest appliance showdown

In 2013, at China's Annual Economic Person of the Year awards, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun publicly wagered with Gree Electric Appliances chairwoman Dong Mingzhu that if Xiaomi's revenue...

Thursday 28 August 2025

Cross-industry rivalry heats up as DJI, Insta360, and Dreametech diversify product portfolios

As the consumer electronics market matures, leading companies are exploring new growth by entering each other's sectors. Recently, DJI Technology, Insta360, and Dreametech have expanded...

Thursday 28 August 2025

Hesai wins CSRC approval for Hong Kong IPO after turning quarterly profit

Hesai Group, the world's top LiDAR maker, has filed with China's securities regulator to pursue a secondary listing in Hong Kong. The...

Wednesday 27 August 2025

BYD to open first Malaysian electric vehicle assembly plant in Tanjong Malim

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD Auto plans to establish its inaugural assembly plant in Malaysia, situated in Tanjong Malim, Perak. The facility is slated to begin operations...

Wednesday 27 August 2025

With Section 232 set to return, global auto supply chains face new disruptions

The implementation of US tariffs on automobiles and auto parts has already delivered a significant blow to global carmakers. Despite...

Wednesday 27 August 2025

Apple to unveil iPhone 17 lineup and slimmer model at September 9 launch

Apple will host its annual fall product event on September 9, where it is expected to debut its iPhone 17 lineup, including a new, thinner version of the device, alongside updated...

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