The persistent memory chip shortage, which has persisted from 2025 into 2026, continues to challenge the PC industry, prompting Acer’s Asia-Pacific operations to implement a “triple cheese burger” strategy. The approach aims to address soaring memory prices and supply constraints by simultaneously targeting diverse market segments, according to Andrew Hou, president of Acer’s Pan-Asia Pacific Operations Headquarters.

Mini LED backlight TVs clearly dominated the show floor at CES 2026, overtaking OLED TVs as the next leading display technology. As major global brands jostle for position with the new technology, Mini LED TV shipments are expected to exceed 20 million units in 2026.

South Korea’s optoelectronics industry once grew rapidly with Gwangju as its center, but growth slowed under competition from China. The National Assembly of South Korea recently held a forum to discuss the current state of the photonics market, including opportunities and challenges for Gwangju, which was once a major photonics hub. As optical technologies become core infrastructure supporting AI, cloud computing, and autonomous driving, South Korea’s industry is calling for Gwangju to make a transformative integration.