11 Mar
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MWC 2025: Is “Complete 5G” the industry’s missing piece? GSMA says 5G SA holds key

The rapid adoption of AI is driving a surge in global data demand. Yet, 5G deployment has fallen short of industry expectations, pushing telecom operators to seek new revenue streams. At MWC 2025, the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) underscored that “Complete 5G” will be pivotal for mobile operators looking to redefine the market and increase revenue. However, the adoption of 5G standalone (5G SA) remains the decisive factor.

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11 Mar
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Samsung intensifies scrutiny of system LSI and foundry amid ongoing struggles

Samsung Electronics has launched a sweeping internal review of its System LSI and foundry businesses, signaling potential restructuring efforts as the company grapples with widening losses and intensifying competition with TSMC. The move follows growing concerns over the performance of Samsung’s non-memory semiconductor operations, which have yet to yield the expected results despite significant investments.

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11 Mar
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Taiwan top auto fastener supplier eyes entry into advanced semiconductor equipment supply chain

Taiwan’s leading automotive fastener manufacturer, Spec Products Corp., is set to debut on Taiwan’s over-the-counter (OTC) market on March 18. The company is actively diversifying its business portfolio, with plans to enter the semiconductor supply chain later this year, specifically targeting advanced process equipment, according to Chairman Zephyr Chang.

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11 Mar
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China-based Hesai becomes first listed LiDAR firm to achieve non-GAAP profitability

Hesai Technology has achieved its first full-year non-GAAP profitability. Lei News and IT Home reported the leading Chinese LiDAR company’s unaudited financial results for 2024. Fourth-quarter revenue reached CNY720 million (US$99.30 million), up 28.3% year over year. Hesai posted a net income of CNY150 million for the quarter, reversing a CNY140 million net loss from the same period in 2023.

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11 Mar
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Panel makers HannStar and Giantplus report strong revenue growth in February

Small and medium-sized panel manufacturers, HannStar and Giantplus, reported strong revenue performances in February, with both companies showing month-over-month and year-over-year growth. Specifically, HannStar’s shipments of small and medium-sized panels saw a rebound in February. Meanwhile, Giantplus expects the first quarter to be a slow season. However, the market is more focused on the potential impacts and changes following the exit of its parent company, Toppan Holdings.

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