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Mar
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Mar
2025 LG C5 OLED evo specifications and features
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Mar
2025 TCL QM7K QD-Mini LED series is officially launched in the U.S.
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Mar
Asian Perspectives 6: Rise of sovereign AI and the potential of space technology
As AI continues to permeate every facet of life, countries around the world are increasingly focused on the idea of “sovereign AI” and the growing notion of “technological sovereignty”. China, for instance, has unveiled plans to restrict American investments in critical Chinese technologies and enterprises. Yet, amid these moves, one thing remains clear: the critical importance of cybersecurity cannot be overlooked.
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Mar
Japan’s advanced semiconductor bet: Rapidus and the quest for relevance
The Japanese government’s decision to heavily subsidize Rapidus, a domestic semiconductor company, via legislative changes has ignited discussions among industry specialists. Asahi Shimbun reports that Rapidus’s focus on extreme semiconductor miniaturization is seen by some as an outdated strategy, reminiscent of a 19th-century obsession with “battleships and heavy artillery,” missing the true trends of the industry.
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Mar
Samsung eyes Exynos 2600 comeback, challenging Qualcomm, Mediatek
Samsung Electronics is reportedly stabilizing yields in its advanced chipmaking process, fueling optimism over its next-generation Exynos 2600 SoC. The development raises the prospect of breaking Qualcomm’s grip on Galaxy S-series devices and reshaping the supply landscape. A strong showing from Exynos 2600 could also complicate MediaTek’s efforts to gain a foothold in Samsung’s flagship smartphone lineup.
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Mar
Asia Optical projects strong growth in 2025, driven by four key product sectors
Asia Optical held an online earnings call on March 7, during which chairman I-Jen Lai stated that the company showed strong performance in 2024 and highlighted growth potential across four key product categories in 2025. The company anticipates double-digit revenue growth for the full year.
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Mar
Nvidia partner Advantech leads the charge in AI robotics innovation
As AI and robotics evolve, market opportunities are expanding, but fragmentation remains a key hurdle. Advantech is tackling supply chain integration and system compatibility challenges by driving industry-wide collaboration. Through an open ecosystem, standardized frameworks, and developer engagement, the company is advancing scalable, secure, and cross-industry automation solutions.
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Mar
Foxconn subsidary expands medical footprint with strategic device manufacturer acquisition
Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) has announced that its subsidiary, Fulian Yukang Medical Technology (Shenzhen), will acquire Guangzhou Tianying Precision Tools in phases at a valuation not exceeding HKD439 million (US$56.51 million).
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Mar
NAND production cuts impact persist: Phison expects price increases to last until 3Q25
NAND flash controller chip supplier Phison forecasts that the first quarter will be the low point for annual revenue. As manufacturers successfully adjust prices and DeepSeek drives AI devices toward edge computing development, market supply and demand may gradually tighten in the second half of the year, leading to steady revenue growth.