Greatek sees 2Q25 growth but faces currency erosion; flip-chip capacity expansion to complete by 1H26

Benefiting from a tariff buffer period, customers actively stocked up in advance. Powertech Technology Inc. (PTI)’s invested testing and packaging subsidiary, Greatek Electronics, reported consolidated revenue of NT$8.218 billion (US$276.8 million) for the first half of 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 10.1%. The utilization rate in the second quarter rose by 5% quarter-over-quarter, although the appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar and rising electricity costs impacted gross margin performance.

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In China, the cars of the future come with monthly fees and friction

As automakers in Europe, the US, and China race toward smarter, software-defined vehicles, a new controversy is emerging across markets: the rise of in-car subscription fees. Nowhere is the backlash more pronounced than in China, where rapid development of vehicle electrification and software capabilities has collided with a tech-savvy and vocal consumer base.

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Taiwan Mobile launches ‘Superman Project’ to drive internal AI transition

Taiwan Mobile (TWM) has launched a “Superman Project” aimed at equipping employees with the know-how to implement AI tools across all of the company’s business segments, from IT development and backend operations to physical retail and customer support. In addition to a technical upgrade, the move represents a total transformation of corporate culture as AI promises to accelerate digital transition, offering other companies a blueprint for AI-driven transformation.

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Samsung Display loses foldable OLED top spot to BOE; 1Q25 revenue rises 2% on non-phone demand

Global overall OLED panel revenue saw modest year-over-year growth in the first quarter of 2025, buoyed by rising demand across emerging segments such as augmented reality glasses, automotive displays, smartwatches, TVs, and monitors. However, in a significant market shift, Samsung Display (SDC) lost its leadership position in the foldable OLED segment to Chinese rival BOE Technology Group, according to Chosun Biz and News1, citing data from Counterpoint Research.

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