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.
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.
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.
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.
The demand for industrial memory modules has gradually recovered in the second half of 2024. However, revenue performance in December varied significantly among companies.
Lenovo is set to more than double its smartphone and notebook production in India from 6.4 million in fiscal 2024 to over 12 million units in fiscal 2025, driven by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. This move aims to reduce imports, foster a local component ecosystem, and enhance Lenovo’s manufacturing footprint in India.
In recent years, China and the United States have imposed reciprocal restrictions on critical raw materials, and with the potential for increased tariffs following Trump’s return to office, new sanctions may follow. Lianyou Metals, a major player in the recycling and smelting of rare precious metals such as tungsten and cobalt, has reported a noticeable rise in orders from American customers. Under the ongoing US-China trade tensions, Lianyou expects to benefit from order shifts.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s first stop in Taiwan is confirmed to be Taichung. According to an announcement from ASE Holdings’ subsidiary SPIL, on the afternoon of January 16, Huang will visit the Tanzi factory and jointly unveil its inauguration plaque with SPIL chairman Chi-Wen Tsai. This event symbolizes a new milestone in their collaboration as they join forces to usher in the AI chips era.
The artificial intelligence revolution is moving from hype to reality, with CES 2025 demonstrating a clear shift toward practical AI applications across consumer technology, automotive, and smart living sectors. Industry analysts project global AI market size to exceed US$1 trillion by 2030, as major tech companies accelerate investments in AI infrastructure.