Hyundai hydrogen vision challenged by South Korea’s shrinking budget

Hyundai Motor Group recently participated in the 16th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16), emphasizing the necessity of establishing a hydrogen energy ecosystem and reinforcing its position as a global leader in the hydrogen sector. However, with South Korea’s hydrogen budget reduced for two consecutive years and infrastructure investment still insufficient, how businesses and the government overcome these challenges has become a focal point.

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Commentary: Advanced AI packaging driving semiconductor industry toward ‘virtual integration’

Advanced packaging is rewriting the rules of the semiconductor industry. According to DIGITIMES Research, in 2024, global AI data center accelerators (covering GPUs and ASICs) have seen advanced back-end packaging costs reach US$4.1 billion, accounting for 46% of the total process cost structure—nearly matching wafer foundry costs at US$4.8 billion. This has caused the front-end process share to drop significantly to 54%, leaving only an 8% gap between the two.

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Analysis: BOE supplies over 40M OLED panels for iPhone, testing supply chain management

For Apple CEO Tim Cook, returning to the White House in early August 2025 and announcing a US$600 billion investment plan over the next four years was a strategic move that pleased President Donald Trump. Trump responded by stating that any production or factory commitments made in the US would qualify for tariff exemptions, temporarily easing Apple’s larger crisis.

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Acer Nitro XV270X debuts with a 5K IPS display and DFR to QHD at 144Hz

At IFA 2025 in Berlin, Acer also introduced the most representative monitors from its Acer Nitro lineup. One of the most impressive models is the Acer Nitro XV270X. This is a 5K gaming monitor that supports DFR with a native resolution of 5120 x 2880 px @ 72 Hz and support for a QHD resolution @ 144 Hz. The screen uses a 27-inch IPS panel with a contrast ratio of 2000:1, a typical brightness of…

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Acer Predator X27U F8 with a 540-720Hz OLED display goes official at IFA 2025 in Berlin

Acer Predator X27U F8 is showcased at IFA 2025 in Berlin. This is a top-tier OLED gaming monitor that supports up to a 720Hz refresh rate for competitive esports. More specifically, this monitor has a 26.5-inch OLED display with a native QHD resolution and a 540Hz refresh rate. It supports DFR (Dynamic Frequency Resolution), enabling you to switch to an HD resolution at 720Hz. With a 99% DCI-P3…

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Acer CE270U Z goes official at IFA 2025 with a 280Hz OLED display

The Acer CE270U Z is a 26.5-inch OLED monitor with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and a 280 Hz refresh rate. Content creators, movie buffs, and gamers alike will appreciate its production of ultrasmooth visuals, featuring AMD FreeSync Premium Pro tear-free technology support, a fast 0.03 ms response time, 1000 nits of peak brightness in HDR mode, and 99% DCI-P3 color gamut support. The display has a…

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Acer’s amadana monitors debut at IFA 2025 in Berlin

At the IFA 2025 in Berlin, Acer showcases two new monitors under its amadana brand, known for its minimalist and timeless aesthetics rooted in Japanese design philosophy. These displays combine elegant craftsmanship with fluid performance, delivering a refined balance of style and visual clarity. The amadana 16APM1QJ is an ultra-thin 15.6-inch portable monitor featuring a vivid IPS panel with…

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Dolby Unveils Dolby Vision 2, Hisense will be the first to unveil Dolby Vision 2-certified TVs

Dolby Laboratories announced Dolby Vision 2, a groundbreaking evolution of its industry-leading picture quality innovation. Hisense is the first TV brand to announce it will bring Dolby Vision 2 to its lineup of premium televisions, such as RGB-MiniLED TVs. This is complemented by the leading French media and entertainment company CANAL+, which has also announced its commitment to support Dolby…

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Taiwan PCB supply chain tightens capex scale; leaders increase AI and SEA investments

Despite facing global end-market inventory adjustments and rising geopolitical uncertainties, Taiwan’s printed circuit board (PCB) supply chain is shifting its capital expenditure atmosphere to accelerate positioning in emerging markets such as AI servers and high-performance computing (HPC). Led by global PCB leader Zhen Ding Tech and IC substrate giant Unimicron, these companies have announced expanded investment plans, betting on advanced AI applications and capacity layout in Southeast Asia.

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