ViewSonic XG273 is launched in China with a 540Hz FHD IPS display

ViewSonic XG273 was launched in China, catering to e-sports enthusiasts. It is built around a 27-inch Fast IPS display with an FHD resolution and a 540Hz refresh rate (overclocked). This display panel delivers 450 nits of typical brightness and a 1000:1 static contrast ratio. It covers 100% of the sRGB and 99% of the DCI-P3 color space. The monitor is fitted with a fully ergonomic stand providing…

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Japan’s OSAT firms unite to cut costs and reclaim industry ground

Japan’s outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) industry, long composed of small, regional firms with limited resources, is making a rare push for collective strength. In April 2025, about 30 companies joined forces to launch the Japan OSAT Federation (J-OSAT)—the country’s first official industry group aimed at reviving its struggling backend chip manufacturing segment.

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Southeast Asia tariff uncertainties dampen PCB investment momentum

Southeast Asia’s reciprocal tariff framework has prompted major IC substrate manufacturers to pause southbound investment evaluations. Meanwhile, Taiwanese and Chinese PCB producers expanding in Thailand face production challenges that are limiting order flows to suppliers including drill bit maker Topoint Technology and prepreg manufacturer Aurona Industries.

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Hyundai weighs 3rd EV factory in Europe to bypass tariffs, build local edge

Hyundai Motor is considering the construction of a third electric vehicle (EV) plant in Europe as part of its broader strategy to capitalize on the region’s EV recovery and offset potential risks from rising US trade barriers. The automaker sees Europe as both a strategic growth market and a manufacturing base to navigate tariff-related headwinds through localized production.

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