Foxconn achieves record revenue in Feb as AI servers and Apple new products propel growth

Foxconn reported a revenue of NT$551.4 billion (US$16.8 billion) for February 2025, marking a new high for this period. This figure represents a month-over-month increase of 2.36% and a year-over-year growth of 56.43%. Cumulatively, the revenue for the first two months of 2025 reached NT$1.9 trillion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 24.63%, also setting a record for this timeframe.

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Hisense faces lawsuit alleging false QLED TV advertising: Are they just LED TVs?

Hisense USA is the target of a class-action lawsuit alleging that its QLED televisions do not contain quantum dot technology, despite marketing claims. Filed in the Southern District of New York, the lawsuit by plaintiff Robert Macioce asserts that several Hisense QLED TV models are merely standard LED TVs, misleading consumers and violating advertising laws, according to PacerMonitor.

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China hits back Trump’s tariffs with new duties, blacklists 15 US firms

China has escalated its trade dispute with the US, imposing up to 15% tariffs on select American agricultural imports in response to the Trump administration’s latest tariff hikes. Meanwhile, Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce blacklisted 15 US companies under export controls along with 10 more firms added to its “unreliable entity” list, intensifying economic tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

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Siemens reveals blueprint for industrial AI success amid manufacturing’s digital divide

As manufacturing grapples with a growing technology gap, Siemens has unveiled a strategic framework to bridge the digital divide in industrial AI implementation. At its core are three foundational principles: AI solutions must meet rigorous industrial-grade standards, the technology should remain accessible to businesses at all levels, and a comprehensive ecosystem is necessary to support widespread adoption. Christine Herbst-Kubitz, General Manager of Siemens Taiwan Digital Industries, emphasized that this approach will accelerate manufacturing automation while maximizing previously untapped resources.

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