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Dell Alienware AW3425DW features a 240Hz curved QD-OLED display
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C.C. Wei explains TSMC’s $100B US expansion while Taiwan President Lai dismisses Trump pressure
The chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), C. C. Wei, recently announced a US$100 billion expansion investment at the White House, drawing significant attention. To clarify the situation, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te held a press conference with Wei on the evening of the 6th at the Presidential Office to explain the entire process and the background of TSMC’s investment decisions.
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Taiwan wafer foundry industry, 1Q 2025
Taiwan wafer foundry industry is witnessing a slowdown in the first quarter of 2025, but will enjoy a recovery in the second quarter, but the mature process business will continue to face pressure from Trump policies and competition from Chinese peers.
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Mar
Tariff war has prompted swift migration of E-paper supply chain out of China
Since President Donald Trump took office, his tariff policies have undergone significant fluctuations, with the latest adjustment raising the tariff on Chinese imports to 20%. The move, which comes amid ongoing tensions over China’s inability to curb the flow of illegal drugs into the US, has prompted a swift migration of the electronic paper supply chain out of China as companies seek to mitigate the impact of rising costs.
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Mar
Onsemi unveils US$6.9 billion bid to acquire Allegro MicroSystems
In a bold move that is shaking up the semiconductor industry, Onsemi has publicly disclosed an unsolicited proposal to acquire Allegro MicroSystems for US$35.10 per share in cash, valuing the deal at an impressive US$6.9 billion.
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Mar
MWC25: China Mobile promotes 5G-A+AI plan
China Mobile, China’s largest wireless carrier, is launching its “5G-A+AI 100 Business Plan,” working with industry partners worldwide to promote innovative 5G-Advanced (5G-A) applications.
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Mar
Far EasTone unveils 2025 strategy: AI empowerment and digital services expansion with new organizational structure
To drive continued growth in the telecom business, Far EasTone (FET) not only announced a new organizational structure but also outlined three key strategies for 2025: enhancing efficiency through mergers, empowering AI capabilities, and expanding its digital service footprint. These initiatives aim to lead the company’s operations to greater success.
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Compal and India-based Kalyani Group join hands for made-in-India servers
Compal Electronics has partnered with the Kalyani Group’s electronics division to enter the Indian market. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding to develop server operations using local manufacturing, aligning with the Make in India policy.
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Elon Musk’s ‘money printer’: how lithium batteries spark global power struggle over critical minerals
In 2022, lithium battery shortages for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage reached a peak. Tesla CEO Elon Musk urged global investment in lithium refining, calling it a “money printer” and touting guaranteed profits for those who entered the market.