Taiwan’s satellite ground equipment sector sees 18% annual growth as 51 firms join top LEO supply chains

Taiwan’s satellite ground equipment sector is experiencing robust growth, with production value reaching NT$244.1 billion (approx. US$53.4 billion) in 2024, a substantial 18% increase compared to 2023, according to the Industrial Development Administration (IDA) on May 12. As of now, 51 Taiwanese firms have made successful inroads into the supply chains of the two major global operators of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, underscoring the sector’s expanding international integration.

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Global server shipment poised to rise on year in 2025, but much weaker than before, says DIGITIMES

Global server shipments are anticipated to pick up by 2.3% in 2025, surpassing 15 million units, according to DIGITIMES’ latest report covering server market shipments and performance in 2025. However, the growth rate will be lower than in 2024 as intensifying global tariff wars and escalating geopolitical tensions will lead to more conservative enterprise investments, with a focus on increasingly mature large language model (LLM) applications.

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Japan doubles down on Rapidus as semiconductor ambitions face funding hurdles

Japan’s 2025 budget proposal is on the verge of approval, paving the way for government investment in Rapidus, a project focused on the mass production of advanced semiconductors. This legislative session is also set to introduce legal changes allowing debt guarantees for bank loans, thereby strengthening governmental support. Although public funding is progressing steadily, private investment is noticeably slow, placing a significant financial responsibility on state resources.

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Innolux unveils ultra-large LumiCanvas LED display at Taipei Dome, expanding to global sports venues

Taipei Dome introduces a 19-meter by 1-meter ultra-large LumiCanvas LED display from Innolux. In addition to the Taipei Dome, Innolux’s seamless large-size video walls are already deployed in various locations, including Taipei Metro underground streets, Century Asia Cinemas, hospitals, department stores, and art exhibitions, with plans for future international exports.

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BOE scales up COB production in Zhuhai as MLED sector enters a high-growth era

On March 10, BOE Technology Group celebrated the mass production launch of its MLED (Mini/Micro LED) displays at Zhuhai BOE MLED Technology. The event, themed “Illuminating the Future, Mass Production Begins,” welcomed over 50 international clients from the US, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, highlighting BOE’s expanding footprint in the global MLED market.

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2025 Samsung The Frame LS03F brings Samsung Vision AI and NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor

The 2025 Samsung The Frame TVs a.k.a. Samsung LS03F bring a number of upgrades over the previous generation of the series, which has not been updated for quite some time. The series preserves the number of class sizes from 43″ to 85″. As usual, you can customize The Frame to your taste with magnetic bezels available in two designs – flat modern, available for all models, and beveled, available in…

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