07 Dec
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Taiwan’s ESMT sees memory upturn accelerating as pricing gains roll into 4Q25

Tight memory supply has lifted prices across product lines, allowing Elite Semiconductor Microelectronics Technology (ESMT) to break a two-quarter losing streak in the third quarter of 2025. With wafer cycles running four to six months and contract pricing lagging by a quarter, the real pricing uplift is expected to appear from the fourth quarter of 2025. ESMT is on track to return to core profitability, with gross margin set to rise materially from third-quarter levels.

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07 Dec
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Philips 27M2N5500XD and AOC AGON Pro AGP277QK go official with up to 1000Hz refresh rate

Philips 27M2N5500XD from the Evnia series and AOC AGON Pro AGP277QK were officially presented last night in China. These are the world’s first true 1000Hz dual-mode gaming monitors. Obviously, the two sister brands, both operating under TPVision, are using the same display panel for their respective models. The event was humbly mentioned on the Evnia APAC Instagram page. This is a 27-inch display…

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07 Dec
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China’s expanding AI talent pool key to global tech rivalry with US

The next stage in the artificial intelligence (AI) competition between China and the US will depend primarily on each country’s ability to cultivate, attract, and retain top-tier talent rather than on a full technological separation. Despite geopolitical tensions and tighter immigration rules, both nations remain closely interconnected through the flow of skilled professionals and collaborations in AI research and development.

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07 Dec
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Huawei patent reveals DUV method to replicate 2nm-class chipmaking without EUV

A newly released filing from China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) shows Huawei submitted a patent in June 2022 outlining a method to achieve 2nm-class metal line patterning using only deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography — potentially bypassing US export restrictions on advanced tools. The South China Morning Post reports the technique can create metal pitches under 21nm, a requirement typically met only with ASML’s top-tier extreme ultraviolet (EUV) exposure systems, which remain off-limits to Huawei.

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07 Dec
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Taiwan taps tech strengths to accelerate smart healthcare push

Taiwan’s smart-healthcare sector is gaining momentum, powered by decades of accumulated expertise in electronics and information and communications technology (ICT). Now, in an effort to accelerate the industry’s upgrade and foster cross-sector collaboration, the Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce (CNAIC) is launching a strategic partnership with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). Their aim: start from real-world clinical and industry needs, link up technology developers, hospitals, and supply-chain players, and build a scalable model for deploying smart-medical solutions.

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