Vivo X300 reveals shift from hardware alliances to AI ecosystems among Chinese smartphone brands

Vivo has launched its X300 flagship series and the upgraded OriginOS 6 operating system, marking a milestone in research and innovation as the company enters its 30th anniversary in 2025. As the global smartphone market matures and demand growth slows, Vivo is reshaping its strategy—placing greater emphasis on ecosystem integration and AI development rather than hardware alone.

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ams OSRAM, Nichia expand patent alliance covering GaN LED and laser technologies

Global sensor leader ams OSRAM and LED powerhouse Nichia have expanded their two-decade intellectual property (IP) partnership through a new cross-license agreement. Signed by ams OSRAM CEO Aldo Kamper and Nichia President Hiroyoshi Ogawa, the pact grants mutual access to thousands of patents in gallium nitride (GaN) LED and laser technologies and, for the first time, extends coverage to advanced LED packaging and module designs such as matrix headlamp systems.

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Huawei’s Taiwan wearable sales grow 50% in AI-powered comeback

On October 16, 2025, Huawei launched several new products in Taiwan, including the WATCH GT 6 Pro, GT 6, and FreeBuds SE 4 ANC. Yong Hai, general manager of Xunwei Technology, Huawei’s exclusive distributor in Taiwan, said that Huawei has continued to strengthen its investment in technological innovation and product research and development, achieving significant results in its all-scenario smart life strategy, which covers five major areas of daily living. Huawei plans to further expand its presence in Taiwan’s smart wearable market.

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Samsung expands EUV fleet to seize upcoming memory supercycle

Samsung Electronics is reportedly ramping up investment in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, planning to add five more systems for its memory division alongside two high-numerical-aperture (High NA) EUV tools for its foundry arm. The move positions Samsung for the anticipated memory supercycle, as DRAM and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) manufacturers race to expand next-generation production capacity.

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Stellantis bets big on America with US$13 billion manufacturing shift

Stellantis, one of the world’s five largest auto groups, has announced plans to relocate production of its flagship Jeep Compass from Canada to the United States—a move that marks a dramatic pivot in the company’s North American manufacturing strategy. More than just a routine operational shift, the decision is being seen by analysts as a high-stakes gamble, trading short-term diplomatic friction for long-term strategic gain.

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