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Wednesday 5 February 2025
Japan tightens export controls on semiconductors and quantum tech, drawing criticism from China
Amid the rapid development of dual-use technologies, the Japanese government has announced intensified regulatory measures on critical technology exports. On January 31, 2025, Japan's...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
China imposes tariffs on US goods, launches antitrust probe into Google
On February 1, 2025, the US government imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese exports, citing fentanyl-related concerns. The new tariffs will take effect on February 4, escalating trade...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Taiwan govt bans DeepSeek AI across agencies over cybersecurity concerns
Taiwan Premier Jung-tai Cho convened a council meeting on January 3, 2025, where officials decided to impose a blanket ban on DeepSeek services across all public agencies. The decision,...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Trump's border deals with Canada, Mexico avert trade war for now
President Donald Trump agreed to delay 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for a month after both US neighbors agreed to take tougher measures to combat migration and drug trafficking...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Acer weighs US notebook production amid new tariff pressures
The Trump administration's latest tariff announcements targeting Canada, Mexico, and China have prompted Acer to consider expanding its US manufacturing operations to include notebook...
Monday 3 February 2025
India to build home-grown foundational model by 2025
India is accelerating its artificial intelligence (AI) development, with the government aiming to build a domestic LLM within 10 months as part of the INR103.7 billion (approx. US$1.2...
Monday 3 February 2025
India cuts import taxes on electronics components to boost local manufacturing
In a bid to strengthen India's position in global supply chains and boost local manufacturing, the Indian government has eliminated import taxes on several electronics components...
Monday 3 February 2025
Kaynes Technology confirms OSAT project delay due to regulatory process
India-based EMS player Kaynes Technology has reported robust financial growth in the first three quarters of fiscal 2025 (April 2024 to March 2025). Despite regulatory delays, Kaynes...
Friday 31 January 2025
Chinese automakers face challenges in auto parts localization amid quality demands
The automotive industry's stringent safety and reliability requirements are presenting significant challenges to the Chinese government's ongoing push to increase the localization...
Friday 24 January 2025
China pledges greater market access, warns against trade war consequences
During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, China's Vice Premier Xuexiang Ding stated that there are "no winners" in a trade war while acknowledging the numerous difficulties...
Friday 24 January 2025
Price war looms large for Chinese new energy vehicle vendors despite reclaiming market share
In the past two years, China's independent car brands have gained dominance in the Chinese automobile market, thanks to the rapidly rising popularity of new energy vehicles. Chinese...
Friday 24 January 2025
South Korea's system semiconductor market share set to drop to 1.6%—what's next?
The global IC design market is expanding rapidly, driven by the growth of AI. However, South Korea's system semiconductor sector, which currently holds a modest 2% market share, faces...
Friday 24 January 2025
India presses Apple, Google to open up to state-backed app store
India is trying to pry open the doors of the world's biggest app stores, setting up a likely clash with Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. over social services, safety standards, and access...
Friday 24 January 2025
Singapore and Malaysia optimistic US AI chip curbs won't derail data center plans
Malaysia's data center sector maintains an optimistic outlook despite new US export restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chips, which were implemented in the final days of...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Taiwan explores green ammonia imports from desert regions to cut carbon emissions
In its efforts to address low-carbon energy and decarbonization issues, Taiwan may be able to import renewable green ammonia from desert regions in the future to effectively reduce...