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Friday 11 April 2025
Trump's trade salvo sparks unlikely global solidarity
US President Donald Trump's expansive tariff push—spanning metals, automobiles, auto parts, and possibly semiconductors—is disrupting global trade flows. As supply chains...
Friday 11 April 2025
Samsung's Harman plans India divestment, eyes automotive M&As for growth
Samsung Electronics' subsidiary Harman International is reportedly planning to divest part of its operations in India while pursuing growth opportunities in the automotive electronics...
Friday 11 April 2025
Trump tariffs weigh on global auto industry, indirect pressure expected on Chinese exports
The automotive tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are reshaping the global vehicle manufacturing landscape, with potentially far-reaching consequences beyond American borders...
Friday 11 April 2025
US carmakers scramble on pricing strategy as Trump's automotive tariffs hit
A 25% US tariff on imported passenger vehicles took effect on April 3, following earlier announcements and delays that gave automakers time to adjust. With varying levels of domestic...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Altair expands EDA footprint, offering diverse system-level verification and simulation tools
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a driving force behind global technological innovation. As AI adoption proliferates, the mastery of semiconductor chip...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Auto tariffs take effect, components supply chain hit hardest
The US government under President Donald Trump initiated a new round of trade protection policies on April 3, 2025, imposing a 25% tariff on all automobiles produced outside the US...
Thursday 10 April 2025
2025 electronics distribution industry outlook: Navigating the opportunities and challenges
In the landscape of 2025, the electronics distribution industry presents significant opportunities and challenges. Demand across key sectors continues to climb, and by mid-year, it...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Rapid EV adoption comes with growing cyberthreats
Cyberattacks have become a growing threat to electric vehicles (EV) whose market penetration is rapidly expanding amid a major transformation of the global transportation industry,...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Foxconn plans to launch EVs in Asian markets starting in 2026
Foxconn announced on April 9 in Tokyo its ambitious plans to enter the electric vehicle (EV) market, with multiple vehicle models expected to launch beginning in 2027. The announcement...
Thursday 10 April 2025
MinebeaMitsumi to counter Yageo's bid for Shibaura Electronics with acquisition proposal
Japan's MinebeaMitsumi is preparing to launch a counteroffer to acquire Shibaura Electronics, positioning itself as a white knight in response to a hostile takeover bid by Taiwan-based...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Mexico provides refuge from US tariffs for automotive supply chain for now
US president Donald Trump's tariffs war has heaped pressure on the entire automotive supply chain. But Taiwan-based automotive components maker Hiroca Holdings, which runs manufacturing...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Taiwanese AM auto parts firms see challenges and opportunities in US tariffs
The latest US tariffs have caused widespread anxiety among automotive manufacturers around the world, as complete vehicles and components imported to the US become targets. Amid this...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Infineon to acquire Marvell's automotive Ethernet unit for US$2.5 billion
Infineon Technologies AG has agreed to acquire Marvell Technology's automotive Ethernet business for US$2.5 billion, aiming to strengthen its automotive microcontroller (MCU) and...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Wah Hong sees revenue surge amid China's subsidy push and tech demand
Optical film manufacturer Wah Hong reported a robust financial performance for March 2025 and the first quarter of 2025, driven by China's appliance subsidy policies and rising demand...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Macronix introduces all new ArmorBoot MX76 to meet demand for security and high performance in AI, smart healthcare, and automotive IoT markets
Macronix, a leading global non-volatile memory (NVM) integrated device manufacturer, has launched its all-new ArmorBoot MX76 series flash memory. The ArmorBoot MX76 is designed for...