Samsung counters Apple with new Galaxy S25 FE, AI earbuds, and ultra-thin tablet

Samsung Electronics is set to launch its latest suite of consumer tech products on September 19, 2025, headlined by the Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Buds3 FE, and the Galaxy Tab S11 series. The release date — just days ahead of Apple’s expected iPhone 17 launch — is widely seen by South Korean media as a strategic move to compete head-to-head with its US rival.

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European Union Chamber of Commerce in China urges Beijing to address cutthroat competition, price wars, and rare earth issues

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) has called on Beijing to address the issues of price wars and over-intense competition in manufacturing. In a statement, the European Chamber notes that manufacturing production has outpaced the growth in consumption in China, leading to adverse competition, overstocked inventories, lower profit margins, underutilized assets, and mounting export pressures.

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Japan and EU deepen battery cooperation to counter geopolitical risks

Japan and European countries are strengthening their collaboration to mitigate geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities stemming from tensions between the US and China. On September 15, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced expanded cooperation with the European Union (EU), particularly focusing on the battery supply chain, as reported by Yomiuri Shimbun and Nikkei Asia. This move is part of broader partnerships aimed at advancing technology industries, green energy, and satellite sectors.

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Ericsson-backed Aduna eyes Taiwan in global API expansion

In a bid to accelerate innovation in 5G and cloud-native mobile networking, Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has launched a new global joint venture, Aduna, in partnership with major telecom operators including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Japan’s KDDI. The initiative aims to unify and commercialize network APIs across carriers, platforms, and developers, laying the groundwork for a more open, programmable network ecosystem that could underpin the future API-driven global economy.

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