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Intel, under CEO Pat Gelsinger, is reportedly shifting its strategy away from in-house glass substrate development towards external sourcing. This move aims to accelerate product innovation and streamline operations by focusing resources on core product lines. The change signifies a more pragmatic approach, prioritizing faster adoption of mature solutions through partnerships over pioneering new technologies independently. This strategic pivot is part of broader reforms to optimize business operations and enhance the company’s competitiveness.

Former Ele.me CEO and logistics head Han Liu has been taken into custody. An internal investigation revealed “job-related crimes,” prompting Ele.me to report to law enforcement. Han Liu, who previously held positions at JD.com and Alibaba, became CEO in March 2024 and oversaw instant delivery before the incident in June 2025 at the Shanghai office. The company emphasizes adhering to its code of conduct.

Neta Auto, a Chinese EV startup, faces mounting financial struggles. Employees reportedly confronted the CEO demanding overdue wages, as captured in social media videos. Legal filings reveal significant execution orders against the company, exceeding 150 million yuan in outstanding execution cases. Despite initial growth, increased competition has led to a sales decline, painting a grim picture of the company’s current financial health.

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) has climbed to #124 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list, up 16 spots. Since debuting at #482 in 2015, LAD’s revenue has surged from $7.9 billion to $36.2 billion in 2024. This growth, making them the leading automotive retailer for a second year, stems from a long-term growth strategy, disciplined execution, and operational excellence championed by CEO Bryan DeBoer, encompassing organic expansion, acquisitions, and digital innovation.

Aon plc is restructuring its leadership, with Andy Marcell becoming CEO of Global Solutions, overseeing integrated client services in risk and human capital. This move supports Aon’s “3×3 Plan” and leverages Marcell’s success integrating Risk Capital. Lambros Lambrou becomes Global Chief Strategy Officer. These changes align with the insights from Aon’s Client Trends 2025 report and aim to address evolving client needs.

On International Children’s Day, Lei Jun, the founder of a major Chinese tech company, shared a childhood photo depicting him as a youth leader. This nostalgic post, accompanied by the simple caption “Three Stripes,” followed earlier well wishes. The article also briefly highlights Lei Jun’s background, including his studies at Wuhan University and later career moves, culminating in the founding of his own company in 2010.

Intel skipped its traditional Computex 2025 keynote to celebrate 40 years of collaboration with Taiwan, a strategic partner vital to global semiconductor innovation. CEO Lip-Bu Tan shared his career transformation through lessons learned in Taiwan, emphasizing cultural adaptability and relationship-driven business. He highlighted Intel’s legacy of nurturing 30 local startups via five venture funds and outlined a collaborative foundry strategy prioritizing partnerships over control, aligning with Taiwan’s evolving role as a key contributor to next-generation computing technologies.