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Tuesday 11 February 2025
Japan approves Rapidus investment plan with tax incentives, new semiconductor bonds
Japan's Cabinet approved amendments to the Act on the Promotion of Information Processing and the Act on Special Accounts on February 7, 2025. The proposal, which will undergo a National...
Monday 10 February 2025
Teco aims for balanced revenue with equal shares from Taiwan and global markets amid US tariff uncertainties
Changing US tariff policies have unsettled the global industry, but Teco chairman Morris Li is confident that the company's global presence ensures it is well-prepared to respond...
Monday 10 February 2025
Taiwan auto supply chain monitoring inflation, Southeast Asia amid changing tariff policies
Prior to the start of US President Donald Trump's second term, he repeatedly indicated that he would take measures to target the energy and automotive industries with the goal of...
Monday 10 February 2025
OpenAI's shifting alliances: Altman seeks funding amid Figure AI split, Microsoft strain grows
Sam Altman's recent global tour across Japan, South Korea, and India highlights OpenAI's ambitious drive to establish strategic alliances throughout Asia. While SoftBank's Masayoshi...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Allan Ko: Tariff wars won't derail Kymco's Southeast Asia expansion
Kymco Group chairman Allan Ko believes that rapidly shifting US tariff policies will mostly impact four-wheel vehicles, leaving the electric scooter segment relatively unscathed....
Saturday 8 February 2025
Chip distributors Arrow Electronics, Avnet see signs of market recovery in 2Q25
Global semiconductor distribution leaders Arrow Electronics and Avnet have expressed cautious optimism about the market outlook, despite ongoing challenges in various regions.
Friday 7 February 2025
Component makers fear Southeast Asia next on Trump tariffs
While electronics suppliers maintain cautious optimism about US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, growing concern exists that Southeast Asia could become the next target for...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Meta and Google accelerate smart glasses development amid Asian supply chain challenges
Meta and Google are intensifying their focus on smart glasses development, with 2025 emerging as a crucial year for innovation in this sector.
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Kdan Mobile expands global corporate market with AI-driven document solutions
Taiwan-based Kdan Mobile Software has established itself as one of the world's top five PDF document service providers through consistent international expansion. While initially...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Major IC distributors brace for potential tariffs as Trump revives trade war tactics
Tariffs initiated by US President Donald Trump may soon extend to Taiwan, potentially driving up costs, triggering supply chain shifts, and reshaping market dynamics, according to...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Risks of global economic downturn rise as industries face turbulence after Lunar New Year
Following the end of the Lunar New Year holidays in 2025, the Taiwan stock market opened with a sharp decline. Experts believe this is due to the unexpected introduction of China's...
Friday 24 January 2025
BYD expands Southeast Asian presence through Grab partnership
BYD has formed a strategic partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia's leading ride-hailing platform, to offer discounted rates on up to 50,000 EVs for fleets and drivers. The collaboration...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Infineon launches program to boost Malaysia's semiconductor sector
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Infineon Technologies have launched a vendor development program to enhance Malaysia's semiconductor industry.
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Asia planning on PSTN retirement to take digital leap
The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is being switched off in 2025, marking a milestone in the advancements in telecommunication technology. Providers are making a digital...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
New smart meter plant in Taiwan doubles production capacity to meet global demand
In response to increasing market growth driven by ongoing global energy issues, Arch Meter held a ceremony on January 15 to inaugurate its new Xiangshan plant. Once fully operational,...