India-based EMS provider Kaynes Technology is expected to open a new manufacturing unit in Kerala. The company will receive land in Perumbavoor Industrial Park, developed by KINFRA, following approval from State Industries Minister P. Rajeeve after a site visit and discussions.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed reciprocal tariffs on imports from 14 countries, maintaining Thailand's rate at 36%, effective August 1, 2025. Thailand's Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira remains hopeful that negotiations will lead to a reduction before the tariff comes into force.

Sysgration posted NT$282 million (approx. US$9.7 million) in consolidated revenue for June 2025, marking year-over-year and month-over-month improvements of 12.83% and 5.65% respectively, as new products and clients begin contributing to revenue. For the second quarter of 2025, revenue grew by 9.50% year-over-year to NT$833 million (approx. US$28.6 million), while for the first half of the year, total revenue reached NT$1.706 billion (approx. US$58.6 million), increasing by 3.32% year-over-year even amid exchange rate fluctuations and other adverse external factors.

Taiwanese lens maker Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) announced its latest financial report on July 8 and expects revenue in the third quarter will grow compared with the second quarter, as it moves into the peak season in July.

IBM has introduced its latest Power11 enterprise servers in Germany, featuring the Spyre accelerator chip designed for AI inference. The chip is manufactured using Samsung Electronics' 5nm process and is integrated into various server models aimed at multiple industries, including finance, healthcare, government, and manufacturing.

Luxshare Precision, Lens Technology, and Goertek, China-based top-tier suppliers of Apple, are racing toward IPOs on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) as they seek capital to fuel transformation amid US-China trade frictions and supply chain realignments. Long defined by iPhone-related business, the trio is now banking on public listings to fund their next chapter in global manufacturing.

Apple has announced that Jeff Williams will step down as chief operating officer (COO) later this month, with Sabih Khan, the company's senior vice president of Operations, set to assume the role in a planned leadership transition. Williams will continue to oversee Apple's design team and Health initiatives until his retirement later this year.

Taiwan-based Kinko Optical has strategically avoided low-price competition by expanding its mid- to high-end lens and next-generation product offerings, resulting in nearly 25% revenue growth in the first half of 2025.

US President Donald Trump notified 14 trading partners on July 7, 2025, of updated reciprocal tariff rates while postponing the original July 9 implementation date to August 1. The delay provides governments additional time to negotiate or adjust to US trade measures, with global shipping rates already showing sharp declines.

Meta Platforms Inc. bought a minority stake in the world's largest eyewear maker, EssilorLuxottica SA, a deal that increases the US tech giant's financial commitment to the fast-growing smart glasses industry, according to people familiar with the matter.

US President Donald Trump notified trade partners on July 7, 2025, Eastern Time, of new tariff rates set to take effect on August 1. He first informed Japan and South Korea that a 25% reciprocal tariff would be imposed on their goods, warning that rates could increase further if retaliatory measures are taken.