E Ink and Netronix power ahead as E-paper demand surges across segments
With customers pulling in orders ahead of schedule, E Ink Holdings expects the second quarter of 2025 to be its strongest second quarter on record — traditionally, its peak performance has come in the third or fourth quarters. The company remains optimistic about the third quarter while the fourth quarter will depend in part on clarity around global tariff policies. Nevertheless, E Ink has dubbed 2025 the “first year of large-format e-paper,” with digital signage projected to become its largest revenue stream in the near future.
Foxconn and Kawasaki team up on AI medical robot, eye 2026 launch
OpenAI’s chip strategy remains unclear as demand for customized functions stays vague
China-based USI moves upmarket with L10 edge AI server for global clients
Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai (USI), a China-based electronics design and manufacturing company, has completed delivery of a Level 10 (L10) full-system joint design manufacturing (JDM) project. The lightweight edge AI server, co-developed with a major international client, targets deployment in healthcare, retail, and industrial applications across Europe and North America.
Malaysia-Singapore Special Economic Zone builds cross-border AI ecosystem amid sovereign tech race
As the global race to build “sovereign AI” gains momentum, Southeast Asia is carving out a strategic role in the next wave of digital infrastructure, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is emerging as a focal point. High-profile moves, like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s recent visit to the Middle East, have spotlighted the growing link between AI innovation and national policy. In Southeast Asia, JS SEZ is becoming a real-world testbed for how governments can work together to support AI-powered industries.
Top leadership changes at Tecom as company eyes future innovation
Tecom Co., Ltd., a network communications subsidiary of the TECO Group, announced on July 2 that chairman Chao-kai Liu has stepped down from his position due to personal reasons. The board of directors has appointed Su-chiu Wu, vice chairperson of TECO Electric & Machinery, as Liu’s successor, effective immediately.