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Dell Alienware AW3425DWM and Dell Alienware AW3225DM go official with curved VA displays
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Mar
Darfon set to rebound in 2025 as inventory adjustment concludes
Despite ongoing inventory adjustments in the bicycle-related market impacting contributions from the green energy sector, Darfon has managed to maintain a gross margin of over 18% in 2024 through internal restructuring. Looking ahead to 2025, as inventory levels stabilize and AIoT-related businesses continue to grow, the company remains cautiously optimistic, anticipating the year to mark a turning point for recovery.
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Mar
A+H IPO rush: Goertek Microelectronics and industry giants fast-track HK listings
The “A+H” dual-listing model—where companies trade shares on both Mainland China’s A-share market and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)—is gaining momentum. More Chinese firms are embracing this approach to diversify funding sources and attract global investors. According to Wind Information, as of March 3, 2025, over 40 companies have filed for initial public offerings (IPOs) on HKEX, including Goertek Microelectronics Inc. (GMI), a subsidiary of Goertek Inc.
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Mar
Elon Musk’s ‘money printer’: how lithium batteries spark global power struggle over critical minerals
In 2022, lithium battery shortages for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage reached a peak. Tesla CEO Elon Musk urged global investment in lithium refining, calling it a “money printer” and touting guaranteed profits for those who entered the market.
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Mar
Compal and India-based Kalyani Group join hands for made-in-India servers
Compal Electronics has partnered with the Kalyani Group’s electronics division to enter the Indian market. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding to develop server operations using local manufacturing, aligning with the Make in India policy.
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Mar
Far EasTone unveils 2025 strategy: AI empowerment and digital services expansion with new organizational structure
To drive continued growth in the telecom business, Far EasTone (FET) not only announced a new organizational structure but also outlined three key strategies for 2025: enhancing efficiency through mergers, empowering AI capabilities, and expanding its digital service footprint. These initiatives aim to lead the company’s operations to greater success.
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Mar
MWC25: China Mobile promotes 5G-A+AI plan
China Mobile, China’s largest wireless carrier, is launching its “5G-A+AI 100 Business Plan,” working with industry partners worldwide to promote innovative 5G-Advanced (5G-A) applications.
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Mar
Onsemi unveils US$6.9 billion bid to acquire Allegro MicroSystems
In a bold move that is shaking up the semiconductor industry, Onsemi has publicly disclosed an unsolicited proposal to acquire Allegro MicroSystems for US$35.10 per share in cash, valuing the deal at an impressive US$6.9 billion.
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Mar
Tariff war has prompted swift migration of E-paper supply chain out of China
Since President Donald Trump took office, his tariff policies have undergone significant fluctuations, with the latest adjustment raising the tariff on Chinese imports to 20%. The move, which comes amid ongoing tensions over China’s inability to curb the flow of illegal drugs into the US, has prompted a swift migration of the electronic paper supply chain out of China as companies seek to mitigate the impact of rising costs.