Copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer Ventec has experienced declining revenue over the past three years but has strategically shifted towards niche specialty materials and high-margin products, progressively boosting its gross margin.

Construction material maker Buima saw its gross margin reach 14.56% in 2024, boosted by solid shipments of battery module products and a marked increase in exports of metal construction materials, yet heightened competition in the wall panel market in China led to an overall loss for the year. Going forward, the company hopes to see more positive operations from cost reduction strategies and green products.

The 2025 Smart City Expo in Taipei is taking place from March 18 to 21 at the Nangang Exhibition Center, where Chunghwa Telecom’s 5G Accelerator will join forces with 12 startups to showcase cutting-edge smart city solutions. These innovations leverage 5G and AI technologies to support government and corporate efforts in urban transformation and net-zero applications.

INCJ, a public-private partnership overseen by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), has disclosed that it has sold all its shareholding in Japan Display (JDI) via the market, incurring a loss of JPY154.7 billion (US$1.05 billion).