13 Aug
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Taiwan’s backlight trio splits paths in pursuit of post-LCD growth

The LCD sector continues to face prolonged challenges, prompting transformation across nearly the entire supply chain. In backlight modules, Coretronic Corporation, Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp., and Darwin Precisions Corp. have each forged distinct strategies after years of investment and restructuring. While emerging businesses remain in their early stages, all three companies are betting on strong long-term growth.

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12 Aug
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ViewSonic VP2488-4K is a 24″ 4K IPS MAC-ready monitor for professionals

ViewSonic VP2488-4K ColorPro monitor was quietly unveiled today. This is a 24-inch 4K IPS monitor designed for creative professionals. With 8-bit+FRC color bit depth, the display covers 98% of the DCI-P3 and 100% of the sRGB color space. Moreover, it has been certified as capable of reproducing Pantone Matching System colors. Perfectly tuned for the Mac ecosystem, the ViewSonic VP2488-4K has a…

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12 Aug
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ASMPT to wind down Shenzhen plant in China, cutting 950 jobs

Singapore-based semiconductor and electronics manufacturing equipment supplier ASMPT will shut down its wholly owned Shenzhen subsidiary, ASMPT Equipment (Shenzhen) Co. (AEC), as part of a strategic overhaul of its China manufacturing operations. The move, approved by AEC shareholders on August 8, 2025, triggers a voluntary liquidation process overseen by a dedicated committee.

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12 Aug
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Micron reportedly trims China workforce, focusing on R&D and support functions

Micron Technology has reportedly launched a new round of layoffs in its China operations, starting August 11, 2025, affecting embedded research and development, testing, and technical support teams — including field application engineers (FAE) and application engineers (AE) — in major hubs such as Shanghai and Shenzhen. Industry observers view the move as a strong signal that Micron is scaling back its presence in the mainland market, even as the company reports record global revenue.

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12 Aug
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Coretronic sees July revenue drop by 23%

Coretronic posted approximately NT$3.146 billion (approx. US$105 million) in self-reported consolidated revenue for July 2025, marking a 23% drop from NT$4.085 billion (US$136 million) in June and a 13% decline year-over-year. The company’s cumulative consolidated revenue in the first seven months of 2025 reached NT$21.477 billion (US$719 million), down by 5% from the NT$22.719 billion (US$760 million) during the same period in 2024.

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12 Aug
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China eyes 2027 BCI breakthrough as it races to build its own chips

China’s brain-computer interface (BCI) sector is accelerating, driven by strong state policy support and private-sector advances. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), National Health Commission, State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) have jointly released an “Implementation Plan for Promoting Innovation and Development of the brain-computer interface (BCI) Industry.”

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