Hyundai Mobis to mass-produce domestically developed automotive semiconductors from 2026

Hyundai Mobis has announced plans to begin mass production of automotive semiconductors developed in collaboration with over 20 domestic companies and research institutes starting in 2026, aiming to launch more than 10 products within two to three years. The move marks the first time the South Korean auto parts giant has publicly shared concrete development milestones and timelines for such a wide-ranging joint effort.

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Apple and China back BOE in expanding OLED production

Amid its legal battle with Samsung Display (SDC), BOE appears unaffected and is taking a more aggressive stance in the OLED market with the support of the Chinese government and Apple. According to Korean media outlet Digital Daily, BOE is building an 8.6-generation AMOLED production line in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, with a total investment of about CNY63 billion (US$8.8 billion), planning to achieve a monthly panel capacity of 32,000 sheets (based on 2290×2620mm) through the construction of Phase 1 to Phase 2.

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Taiwan IPC market in recovery despite looming tariff and supply chain risks

Due to exchange rate and tariff fluctuations in the first half of 2025, Taiwan’s industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers were facing pressure on continued growth. However, the situation has gradually stabilized. With the NT dollar exchange rate stabilizing and suppliers renegotiating price terms with clients, the overall market sentiment has turned positive. Companies are generally optimistic about the second half of the year, especially the demand trend in the fourth quarter, believing there is potential for more stable growth.

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Intel courts billions from big tech and Musk

Intel’s ambitious revival remains far from fully financed, even after securing investments from SoftBank, the US government, and Nvidia. Analysts estimate the chipmaker still needs at least US$50 billion, leaving tens of billions of dollars uncovered. In recent weeks, foreign media reported that Intel has held talks with Apple and TSMC to secure further backing.

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Bosch bets on software and ‘By-Wire’ systems as legacy business shrinks

Bosch, the world’s leading Tier 1 automotive supplier, announced plans to cut an additional 13,000 jobs, bringing its total workforce reduction to over 20,000 in recent years. The move underscores the company’s difficult transformation from a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) powerhouse to a global leader in automotive electrification and software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

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From cleaning floors to building cars: China’s Dreame charts EV ambition

In a move that’s raised both eyebrows and expectations, Chinese home appliance giant Dreame Technology, best known globally for its robotic vacuums and hairdryers, has formally announced its entry into the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The ambitious pivot—complete with plans to build a manufacturing hub near Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory—has prompted one central question: Is Dreame chasing a fantasy, or is it poised to engineer a revolution?

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