Apacer partners with IRIS Optronics to power Japan’s green transformation

Memory module manufacturer Apacer Technology has, in recent years, been actively expanding into full-color cholesteric liquid crystal electronic paper (ChLCD ePaper). Recognizing that Japan has a strong demand for sustainable solutions, the company has joined forces with IRIS Optronics for CEATEC 2025 in Japan, showcasing the latest applications that combine low power consumption, reflective display, and outdoor visibility.

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Commentary: US-China trade tensions hit shipping sector as tariffs and fees escalate

As South Korea prepares to host APEC 2025 Korea in Gyeongju on October 31, attention is focused on a potential high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, rising tensions over China’s expanded REE export controls and special port fees imposed on US-flagged vessels have intensified the trade conflict ahead of the summit. If unresolved through negotiation, these escalating trade barriers risk inflicting severe economic damage that could leave both the US and China worse off, while also harming Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea as collateral victims.

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Beyond the rack: how OCP is wiring the world for AI

The Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit, held at the San Jose Convention Center, drew a record crowd of more than 11,000 participants, underscoring the event’s growing importance in the global data center industry. Two major developments stood out during the keynote session: an expanded OCP board reflecting stronger collaboration across the ecosystem, and a strategic shift in technical focus from rack-level designs to power and connectivity beyond the data center.

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