买手机有补贴!1月20日起全国实施

1月15日,商务部等5部门印发《手机、平板、智能手表(手环)购新补贴实施方案》。明确了个人消费者购买手机、平板、智能手表(手环)3类数码产品(单件销售价格不超过6000元),可享受购新补贴。每人每类可补贴1件,每件补贴比例为减去生产、流通环节及移动运营商所有优惠后最终销售价格的15%,每件最高不超过500元。各地将根据该方案细化实施细则,1月20日起全国实施。

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Panram eyes automotive growth, seeks partnerships to offset DDR4 revenue decline

In the fourth quarter of 2022, Kingston Technology’s divestment from Panram International and subsequent board departure triggered market concerns, prompting Panram to initiate significant operational changes. The company’s new strategy involves reducing its DRAM production capacity to below 50% and revenue contribution to approximately 30% while shifting focus toward module applications for system manufacturers and expanding into the automotive market.

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Yaskawa Electric revises profit forecast downward as semiconductor demand slips

Japanese robotics giant Yasukawa Electric has revised its fiscal year 2024 consolidated operating profit forecast, projecting a 12.4% year-on-year decline to JPY58 billion (approximately US$3.7 million). This marks a downward adjustment of JPY6 billion from previous projections. The company also expects total consolidated revenue for the fiscal year ending February 2025 to drop by 4.8% to JPY548 billion, a reduction of JPY5 billion from earlier estimates, according to Nikkei Asia and Yasukawa’s financial disclosures.

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US-China export controls: why Beijing’s long-term leverage is waning

The US-China trade war has evolved into a high-stakes contest over technology and economic supremacy, with export controls emerging as one of Washington’s most potent tools. However, while these measures have hindered Beijing’s technological ambitions, their broader implications suggest a complex and potentially counterproductive dynamic. This article explores the efficacy of export controls, China’s countermeasures, and the long-term ramifications for global trade and innovation.

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Why Corning’s LCD glass patent complaint missed Samsung

Corning Incorporated recently filed a patent infringement investigation with the United States International Trade Commission (USITC), targeting several TV and panel manufacturers, including LG Electronics, over alleged violations of its LCD glass substrate patents. Industry analysts link this move to Corning’s recent struggles with declining market share and profitability.

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