MA-tek sells Shanghai unit, expands AI market push in Japan and the US
MA-tek announced on July 31, 2026, that it will sell 80% of its Shanghai subsidiary for about CNY1.9 billion (US$281.4 million), as global semiconductor supply chains are reshuffled and demand surges for AI, high-performance computing (HPC), advanced process nodes, advanced packaging, and silicon photonics (SiPh). The deal is expected to close and be recognized in revenue by the end of 2026.
Korean OLED makers double down on premium tech as Chinese rivals move upmarket
The display industry is edging toward a new competitive phase as South Korea and China intensify their rivalry over next-generation OLED technologies amid growing demand for AI-enabled devices.
xLight bets on EUV light source, eyes ASML deal
Apple’s supply squeeze raises costs, reshapes sourcing and could widen iPhone 18 price gap
Renesas plans to phase out Takasaki factory production and expand R&D focus
Renesas Electronics plans to gradually end production at its Takasaki factory in Japan over the next two to three years while strengthening research and development there. The move reflects wider supply-chain strain in legacy semiconductor manufacturing and could affect customers, workers, and global users of analog and power chips.
Commentary: AUO’s stalled transformation comes under fire after Frank Ko’s sudden exit
AUO, Taiwan’s largest display panel maker, has spent recent years shifting away from consumer LCD panels toward higher-value markets such as automotive, healthcare and industrial displays. That transformation is now under intense scrutiny.
TCL CSOT and MSI jointly showcase the MSI PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12 at ChinaJoy 2026
MiniMax H3 pairs 2K video with native stereo audio in China’s multimodal AI race
Xiaomi adds SkyNomad N90 and N70 with 370,000 deliveries still needed for 2026 target
Xiaomi has entered China’s range-extended electric vehicle market with two large intelligent SUVs, expanding beyond battery-only models as it confronts slowing deliveries, renewed losses and intensifying competition from technology groups including Huawei and ByteDance.