29 Jul
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Behind BYD’s sales surge, suppliers warn of late payments and margin pressures

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has publicly dismissed comparisons to the troubled property developer Evergrande, rejecting online speculation that it might be headed for similar financial turbulence. Yet behind closed doors, some of its suppliers tell a different story — one of inconsistent payments, tightened profit margins, and mounting caution across the supply chain.

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29 Jul
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Taiwan’s semiconductor exports remain steady despite tariff risks

Rising trade protectionism and tariff policy uncertainties have disrupted the global economic and trade order. Over time, countries have started to figure out how to negotiate or respond to US tariffs. Despite US President Donald Trump’s warnings that countries imposing retaliatory tariffs would face further hikes, the EU still decided to retaliate against the US.

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29 Jul
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China fills PFAS-based coolant supply gap in South Korea’s chip sector after 3M exit

Chinese chemical makers are rapidly entering South Korea’s semiconductor coolant supply chain following 3M’s planned exit from the business. Firms like Juhua, ChemPacific, and Noah Fluorochemical are now supplying major chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix, marking China’s growing influence in a critical segment of advanced semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure.

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29 Jul
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LG makes semiconductor comeback with HBM Bet

More than two decades after being pushed out of the chip industry, LG Electronics is making a surprise return—this time with its sights set on one of the most advanced tools in high-performance memory: hybrid bonding equipment for high-bandwidth memory, or HBM. Often referred to as a “dream tool” in the industry, the move signals LG’s renewed ambition to reclaim a spot in a field it once helped shape.

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28 Jul
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Philips 24M2N5200X goes official with a 610Hz 24.1″ TN display and an ergonomic arm

Philips 24M2N5200X is a new ultra-fast e-sports gaming monitor built around the 24.1-inch FHD TN panel with a 610Hz refresh rate by AUO – M241HTN01.?. The display supports 8-bit color bit depth with 99% sRGB coverage and 1000:1 static contrast ratio. A 1 ms GTG response time and a 0.5 ms MPRT are also specified. With a typical brightness of 350 nits, the model is also VESA DisplayHDR 400…

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