Experts call for more support from South Korean government to fend off OLED panel competition from China

Although still leading in OLED panel production globally, South Korea now faces a fierce challenge from China’s rapidly advancing display panel industry and this shift has sent shockwaves through South Korea’s tech sector, prompting urgent calls from Korean experts for government support and increased investment to maintain its competitive edge.

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Tencent Cloud develops OS for Chinese server CPUs

China’s tech industry is witnessing a significant rise in locally developed Linux-based servers, driven by growing security concerns and potential supply disruptions of x86 and Arm-based systems. This trend is exemplified by leading cloud computing provider Tencent Cloud’s recent unveiling of its enterprise-grade TencentOS Server V3, which supports China’s three main independently developed CPU lines: Kunpeng, Hygon, and FeiTeng.

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Taiwan-based semiconductor, PCB firms expect minimal impact from US election

Despite President Joe Biden’s recent announcement of his withdrawal from the 2024 race and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, Taiwan-based supply chain companies remain optimistic about their resilience in the face of political changes. The upcoming US presidential election has sent ripples through the global tech industry, with Taiwan’s semiconductor sector preparing for potential shifts in the political landscape.

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印度生产不顺!消息称苹果将部分iPhone16产能转回中国

7月23日消息,据台湾媒体“中时新闻网”今日报道,近几年苹果公司执行“去风险”与分散供应链的策略,将订单转向印度,但实际操作下来显然并不顺利。去年印度厂组装iPhone 15不顺遭到退货,还被迫大幅降价,苹果公司首席执行官库克本人还前往中国大陆重新整顿供应链。经此教训,今年苹果已将部分产能转回中国大陆代工厂,比亚迪、立讯精密等大厂已加入iPhone 16供应链,成为苹果最新的代工伙伴。

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