Nvidia CEO asserts quantum computing is 20 years away, praises Chinese autonomous driving innovation

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes that the development of “very useful” quantum computers may require approximately 20 more years. Speaking at CES 2025, Huang also highlighted the advanced autonomous driving technology from Chinese automakers, noting that companies including BYD, Nio, Xiaomi, and XPeng have established new benchmarks in the field.

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Kyocera to divest US$1.27 billion in non-core business amid 3-year profit decline

Kyocera, a leading Japanese electronic components manufacturer, plans to divest 10% of its consolidated revenue, valued at approximately JPY200 billion (US$1.27 billion), by the end of fiscal year 2025 (April 2025–March 2026). The strategic move comes as the company faces declining profitability in key sectors, including automotive electronics and semiconductor-related operations.

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Chinese panel makers maintain production through 2025 Lunar New Year amid high demand

The upcoming inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump and the continuation of China’s subsidy policies into 2025 have driven a sustained increase in panel demand. As a result, first-quarter demand remains robust, with panel manufacturers’ average utilization rates expected to reach 80-85%, which is significantly higher compared to the first quarter of 2024.

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