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LG Display pioneers blue phosphorescent OLED, achieves world-first product validation
LG Display (LGD) has become the first company worldwide to achieve product validation for a blue phosphorescent OLED panel, advancing a long-elusive milestone in the development of the so-called “dream OLED.”
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May
Intel focuses automotive efforts on China with Auto Shanghai debut
Ever since Intel launched its automotive efforts in a high-profile announcement in early 2024, with its automotive business headquartered in China, the chipmaker’s ambitions for this segment have remained just as strong after current CEO Lip-bu Tan took the helm in March 2025.
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May
China smartphone AP shipments, 1Q 2025
Smartphone AP shipments for Chinese brands are expected to rise 8.7% on year in the second quarter of 2025 as the brands are preparing inventory for the third quarter.
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May
Foxconn smashes April record with US$21.3B in revenue as AI servers take off
Foxconn Technology Group posted consolidated revenue of NT$641.37 billion (approx. US$21.32 billion) in April 2025, up 16.16% from March and 25.54% from a year earlier, marking a record high for the month. The surge was fueled by sustained demand for AI servers, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing systems.
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May
PTIC expands into new markets with robot vacuum cleaners and drones
Powertip Image (PTIC), a subsidiary of STN LCD panel manufacturer Powertip Technology, is actively developing niche products beyond notebook computer applications. Its product range includes medical endoscopes, robot vacuum cleaners, smart refrigerators, industrial computers, drones, and security surveillance systems. All these products have already seen actual shipments, mostly to top international brands.
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Largan posts 28% YTD revenue growth, eyes Q3 lens upgrade cycle
Largan Precision announced on May 5, 2025, that its preliminary revenue for April reached NT$4.375 billion (US$142 million), representing an 11% decline from March but a 27% increase compared to April 2024. The cumulative consolidated revenue from January to April totaled NT$18.954 billion (US$615 million), marking a 28% growth year-on-year.
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May
iPhone sales in China falter: headwinds on four fronts
Apple reported iPhone sales revenue of US$46.8 billion for the first quarter of 2025, representing a 1.9% increase compared to the same period last year, according to its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 (2Q25, covering January to March), released on May 2. However, growing market concerns indicate a potential continuous slowdown in iPhone sales in China, which could significantly impact Apple’s overall operational performance.
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May
Taiwan’s tech leader urged investment in power infrastructure for AI era
As AI reshapes global industries and geopolitical dynamics, Taiwan’s business leaders are sounding the alarm on a critical yet often overlooked piece of the equation: power.
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May
Huawei reportedly erects three advanced chip fabs in Shenzhen to sidestep foreign tech
Facing escalating US sanctions and export bans, Huawei is reportedly building three semiconductor fabs in Shenzhen’s Guanlan district to localize its supply chain for advanced AI chips. The facilities are expected to anchor Huawei’s in-house production of Kirin smartphone processors and Ascend AI accelerators.