24
May
Samsung Electronics topped the Middle East smartphone market in terms of shipments in the first quarter of 2025, thanks to its high-end models and affordable Galaxy A series.
24
May
Trump targets Apple in renewed push for U.S. iPhone production
President Donald Trump has reignited pressure on Apple Inc., threatening to impose a tariff of at least 25% on iPhones unless the company shifts manufacturing to the United States.
23
May
BYD EV status and R&D of smart driving techs
BYD’s CNY100 billion investment in smart driving tech R&D and supply chain integration
advancing the EV leader toward progress in Smart Driving for AII strategy.
advancing the EV leader toward progress in Smart Driving for AII strategy.
23
May
Luxshare makes Suzhou epicenter of its US$4.2B push into acoustics, robotics, and wearable tech
Following a high-profile signing in February, Luxshare Precision has launched the next phase of its major project in Kunshan, Suzhou. According to the official WeChat account “Kunshan Release” on May 20, the company’s Phase I acoustic industry facility at Luxshare Science Park in Jinxi Town has commenced production, with construction on Phase II now underway.
23
May
Seagate warns of data center carbon crisis as AI storage demands triple
Seagate Technology Holdings Plc warned that AI’s exploding demand for data storage is fueling a carbon crisis in data centers, even as it unveiled next-gen storage solutions at Computex 2025. The company projects that global data volume will triple between 2023 and 2028, surpassing zettabyte levels and outpacing current manufacturing capabilities. A survey of over 300 data center professionals conducted by Seagate identified high energy consumption as the top obstacle to sustainable expansion.
23
May
China’s XPeng levels up: 1Q25 glow-up fuels AI mobility, global ascent
XPeng is bucking the slowdown in global electric vehicle (EV) demand by rebranding itself as an AI-driven smart mobility platform. The Chinese automaker is pivoting from traditional car manufacturing to focus on AI-powered vehicles, international growth, and humanoid robotics as part of its long-term transformation strategy.
23
May
TSMC’s VisEra boosts SiPh; CIS grows while MOE declines
VisEra, an optical component manufacturer under TSMC, held its shareholders meeting to outline its outlook for 2025. Chairman Robert Kuan told reporters that revenue growth will primarily come from the CMOS image sensor (CIS) business, driven by three major trends: increased market share of Android smartphones, the mainstream adoption of high-megapixel cameras, and expanding automotive demand into affordable vehicle segments. Notably, VisEra is also venturing into the next-generation key technology of the AI era—SiPh.
23
May
Foxtron charts five-year path to profit with global EV, CDMS rollout
Foxtron Inc., the electric vehicle (EV) joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon, held its annual general meeting on May 23, led by Chairman Young Liu. Liu emphasized that Foxtron’s Contract Design and Manufacturing Service (CDMS) model aligns with the direction of the global auto industry. Buoyed by encouraging market feedback and new deals with Japanese automakers, the company is aiming to reach profitability within five years of its 2023 IPO—by 2029.
23
May
From telecom to tokenomics: Taiwan Mobile redefines its digital future
Taiwan Mobile has officially become the first major Taiwanese corporation to launch a cryptocurrency trading platform, marking a significant strategic pivot into decentralized finance under the leadership of its innovative CEO, Jamie Lin. The company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Fu Sheng Digital, debuted the TWEX virtual asset exchange on May 22 as a cornerstone of its push into the Web3 space.
23
May
Taiwan electronics maker targets space communication as satellite market set to explode
Goldman Sachs Research forecasts the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite market will skyrocket from US$15 billion in 2024 to US$457 billion by 2035, driven by surging demand for non-terrestrial networks. These networks are becoming essential infrastructure for enabling beyond-5G and 6G connectivity. In response, governments worldwide are ramping up investment. Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs is fast-tracking tech validation and deployment to embed the island’s supply chain into the global satellite ecosystem.