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Monday 14 April 2025
US signals fresh semiconductor tariffs coming as supply chain shifts loom
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated Sunday that recent tariff exemptions for electronics and semiconductor products are merely temporary, with comprehensive semiconductor...
Saturday 12 April 2025
US's 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam have clients in telecom industry halting orders
The reciprocal tariff measures implemented by US President Donald Trump officially took effect at 12:01 PM Taiwan time on April 9. Taiwanese manufacturers in Southeast Asia have become...
Friday 11 April 2025
US tariff hike threatens SEA PCB investments, industry faces uncertainty ahead of 2025 expansion

The sudden imposition of hefty tariffs by the US has caught Taiwanese manufacturers off guard, particularly those who have recently shifted...

Friday 11 April 2025
Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs get temporary reprieve as Trump targets China directly with 145% tariff
The Trump administration has fully suspended its recently announced reciprocal tariffs on Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand for 90 days, while simultaneously increasing tariffs on China...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Trump's reciprocal tariffs unsettle global supply chains; two countries not considered for production relocation

According to sources within the notebook supply chain, meetings with brand manufacturers are intensifying as companies navigate the uncertainty...

Thursday 10 April 2025
Tariff waves freeze global supply chains, forcing ODMs and brands to seek strategic retrenchment

Shifting tariffs have thrown global supply chains into disarray. Many clients, caught in the uncertainty, have halted shipments and paused...

Wednesday 9 April 2025
The evolving landscape of cryptocurrency adoption in Asia
Over the past decade, cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche technology to a central topic in mainstream financial discussions. Today, its adoption in Asia is expanding rapidly....
Wednesday 9 April 2025
US tariffs upend global diversification plans, nullify '+1' supply chain strategies
US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new tariff regime. Among the hardest hit are Cambodia and Vietnam, with tariffs of 49% and 45%, respectively, while Thailand and...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Apple faces multi-billion tariff challenge, weigh strategic options over supply chain and pricing
US's reciprocal tariffs targeting around 60 countries have sparked alarm across Asia and beyond, with Apple emerging as one of the policy's most exposed corporate giants. The tech...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Southeast Asia grapples with US tariffs, seeks diplomatic solutions
Southeast Asian nations are navigating a complex trade landscape following US President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs. Despite widespread condemnation of the move...
Saturday 5 April 2025
Trump tariffs spare no country; Asia and Europe are hit harder
President Donald Trump is imposing tariffs on US trading partners worldwide, his biggest assault yet on a global economic system he has long bemoaned as unfair.
Trump said Wednesday...
Friday 4 April 2025
Will Trump's sweeping tariffs drive notebook makers back to China?
The Trump administration has implemented reciprocal tariffs globally, leaving the notebook (NB) electronics manufacturing sector in shock. Production bases in Southeast Asia, which...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Towa's HBM4 packaging breakthrough powers ambitious growth plan
Towa, a prominent name in Japan's semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry, has introduced a new technology specifically designed for the sixth-generation high bandwidth memory...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Talent shortage and operational challenges loom in Southeast Asia expansion for PCB industry

Looking ahead to 2025, the global PCB market is expected to maintain steady growth, driven by demand from AI servers and electric vehicles...

Wednesday 2 April 2025
UMC-GlobalFoundries merger unlikely: talks stall and chip market sours
Amid growing concerns over semiconductor supply chain resilience and geopolitical tensions, industry speculation has emerged about potential consolidation in the global foundry sector...