12月20日，BOE（京东方）“向新 2025”年终媒体智享会的脚步从上海延伸至成都。川渝之地，作为 BOE（京东方

Merck has announced plans to invest over EUR70 million(US$72.53 million) to construct a new advanced materials development center (AMDC) at its Shizuoka site in Japan. This latest investment brings Merck’s total investment in the Shizuoka site to over JPY120 million since 2021.

Topoint Technology, a manufacturer of PCB drill bits, is preparing to commence mass production at its new factory in Thailand in 2025. This facility will provide drilling services to local PCB operations overseen by Taiwan-based companies.

Despite market speculations about potential delays in Nvidia’s GB200 NVL72 series server shipments, industry sources confirm that Foxconn Technology (Hon Hai) is maintaining its original schedule. Initial shipments are set to begin in December 2024 as planned.

AmTRAN’s operational performance showed marked improvement throughout 2024, with the company announcing plans to expand into AI-enabled display products. While maintaining its core partnerships with US-based manufacturers for display solutions, the company is developing new AI-integrated products slated for launch in 2025. Simultaneously, AmTRAN is streamlining its product portfolio by phasing out underperforming lines to enhance profitability and gross margins.

Global smartphone shipments rose 5.2% on year in the third quarter of 2024, but the increase in the fourth quarter will shrink to only 0.2%.