13 Mar
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Samsung’s China revenue surges 54% on Trump tariffs-driven chip stockpile rush

Samsung Electronics’ revenue from China soared 53.8% in 2024 to KRW64.9 trillion (US$448 billion), driven by concerns over potential tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration. Chinese manufacturers are ramping up semiconductor stockpiles in anticipation of trade restrictions, South Korea’s iNews24 reported, citing Samsung’s annual business report.

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13 Mar
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Taiwan science parks see record sales in 2024 despite weak results for communications sector

The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has disclosed the combined output of Taiwan’s three major science parks reached NT$4.76 trillion (US$144.42 billion) in 2024, setting a record high with an increase of 20.73% from 2023, driven mainly by demand for emerging technologies, such as AI, and advanced semiconductor processes.

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13 Mar
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Asian perspectives 7: How emerging tech powers are navigating the battle between the U.S. and China

The Breakthrough Technology Dialogue held in Singapore at the end of February saw participation from technology experts across various countries. However, the discussions were largely influenced by Asian perspectives, with Chinese viewpoints being particularly prominent. Even in private conversations, there was limited opposition to China’s stance.

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13 Mar
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US tightens semiconductor export controls, raising challenges for Taiwanese firms

The US is ramping up export controls on sensitive technologies and high-tech products, posing new challenges for global semiconductor supply chains. As part of these stricter measures, the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has revised its regulations, including updates to the “Approved List,” which determines which companies are authorized to handle critical semiconductor-related exports.

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12 Mar
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Philips 27M2N6500 debuts with a 27″ 240Hz QD-OLED display

The Philips 27M2N6500 is yet another gaming monitor by the brand for China and South-East Asia. It is built around a 27-inch QD-OLED display with a QHD resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate with Adaptive-Sync support. The monitor delivers a 0.03 ms GTG response time and 1000 nits of peak HDR brightness. It is VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certified. The 10-bit panel covers 100% of the sRGB, 99% of…

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12 Mar
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2025 LG G5 OLED evo U.S. rollout and pricing announced

The 2025 LG G5 OLED evo TVs offer the latest, 4th Generation 4-stack LG OLED display panel with a variable refresh rate up to 165Hz with NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium, and VESA ClearMR 10000 certification. The peak brightness of these new OLED displays can hit 4000 nits. In addition, LG Display has developed a special film that offsets both light reflected from the display’s surface and…

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12 Mar
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Philips 27M2N5500MY is a new 300Hz Mini LED gaming monitor for China

Philips 27M2N5500MY appeared for the first time in China in November 2024 but now the monitor is fully unveiled and launched for the local market. It is built around a Fast HVA display panel with a 27-inch diagonal size and a QHD resolution. The monitor has a Mini LED backlight with 1152 local dimming zones and 4608 mini LEDs. It delivers a peak brightness of 1000 nits and a maximum SDR…

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