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Wednesday 16 April 2025
Tariff uncertainty clouds outlook for seasonal tech demand and possible oversupply
Following the US government's imposition of broad reciprocal tariffs—targeting not only China but also nations like Vietnam and Thailand—many customers initially paused...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Trump's tariff flip-flops rattle tech supply chains, cool US client demand
The Trump administration's erratic tariff policy has jolted the tech supply chain. Last week brought peak panic, with overloaded phone lines and a flurry of inquiries about alternative...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
TSMC hikes 4nm pricing; US clients scramble under tariff pressure
US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs are already forcing semiconductor firms to rethink production strategies. Supply chain sources say high costs at TSMC's Arizona fab...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Humanoid robot boom face production bottlenecks as demand outpaces capacity
The global humanoid robot sector is witnessing increasing momentum, fueled by intensifying US-China competition and notable advancements in Europe. However, despite growing market...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
ASML delivers 46% YoY revenue growth in 1Q, flags margin pressure ahead
ASML, the global leader in semiconductor lithography systems, posted a strong year-over-year revenue gain for the first quarter of 2025, alongside its highest gross margin in over...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Google DeepMind pushes for faster ASIC design, energy efficiency to meet AI surge
As artificial intelligence accelerates across industries, the demand for high-performance computing fuels the rapid development of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs)...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Nvidia's China strategy set back by new US ban on H20 chip
Nvidia Corp. disclosed that the U.S. government has imposed new export restrictions on its H20 AI chip bound for China, a setback for a product line specifically developed to comply...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
DRAM prices climb amid tariffs; Nanya Tech eyes 2Q25 recovery
Nanya Technology, a memory manufacturer, reported a net loss of NT$1.941 billion (approx. US$60 million) in the first quarter of 2025, marking an expansion compared to the previous...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Tariff storm brews over PCB trade as Foxconn subsidiary delivers record 1Q
Taiwan's PCB industry delivered unexpectedly strong first-quarter results in 2025, defying seasonal norms. However, growing uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's shifting tariff...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
CATL reports 33% jump in net income even as battery prices fall
Chinese battery-making giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. reported a 33% jump in first-quarter earnings, defying a slowdown in demand for electric vehicles and a drop...
Monday 14 April 2025
Tariff uncertainty casts a pall over panel demand as industry leaders await repercussions
In a reprieve for global markets, US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs on nations yet to retaliate, imposing only a baseline 10% levy...
Monday 14 April 2025
China's GPU surge defies tariff fears, fuels semiconductor boom
As the US-China tariff saga intensifies, the Trump administration's decision to delay reciprocal tariffs by 90 days offers a fleeting reprieve for the semiconductor supply chain....
Monday 14 April 2025
San-Ti Group eyes green energy transition, expecting AI and semiconductor sectors to drive up electricity demand
Taiwan-based construction company San-Ti Group has achieved significant results for its diversification into the local energy market, with its subsidiaries, North-Star International...
Monday 14 April 2025
Auto market reels: tariffs shake consumer confidence and trigger panic buying
President Donald Trump's announcement on April 3 of a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles has sent shockwaves through the American auto market, triggering a late-March buying frenzy...
Monday 14 April 2025
MA-Tek sees revenue surge with strong Japanese and Chinese demand

Benefiting from contributions from Japanese laboratories and the return of large orders from Chinese clients, Materials Analysis Technology...