China accelerates semiconductor self-sufficiency through foundry M&A: updates on Hua Hong, SMIC

China’s semiconductor sector is entering a new phase of domestic consolidation, as leading foundries Hua Hong Semiconductor and SMIC move to tighten control over key manufacturing assets. The deals reflect Beijing’s drive to localise chip production, strengthen mature-node capacity, and curb reliance on external supply chains amid sustained US-China technology tensions.

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Chang Wah interview: strong lead frame growth despite precious metals shortage

Post-pandemic inventory digestion for mature semiconductor processes has come to an end. Market conditions have rebounded amid tariff-hedging and precautionary stocking, driving Taiwan’s leading packaging lead frame supplier, Chang Wah Technology, to see rising demand for high-end products in the second half of 2025. The company has also accelerated capacity expansion plans across Taiwan, China, and Malaysia.

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Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen 3 debuts with an ultra-durable BlackShield film

Asus has refreshed its 32‑inch ROG Swift OLED lineup for 2026, unveiling the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen 3 – the third‑generation PG32UCDM that pairs 4K QD‑OLED vibrancy with a 240Hz refresh rate and a new BlackShield Film designed to improve contrast in real‑world lighting. The update targets gamers who want large, immersive displays without sacrificing deep blacks or color fidelity when…

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MSI MPG 341CQR X36 debuts with Samsung’s 5th Gen Tandem QD‑OLED display panel

MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 has just been unveiled as the all-new generation of ultrawide QD‑OLED monitors, bringing new hardware and software features aimed at gamers and creators who demand both visual fidelity and fine control. The monitor pairs Samsung Display’s new 5th‑Gen QD‑OLED panel with a 34‑inch diagonal size, a 3440 x 1440 resolution, and a 360Hz refresh rate, while introducing an…

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