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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
China's memory leaders hoard chips as US trade war bites
As the US-China trade war intensifies, Chinese memory module manufacturers are ramping up procurement efforts to secure inventory for at least two to three quarters. Industry insiders...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Trump suspends tariffs for most nations but raises China tariffs to 125%
In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump declared a 90-day tariff suspension for most nations, setting a universal rate of 10% to encourage trade negotiations amidst market...
Thursday 10 April 2025
AI, robotics, and drones to take center stage at Hong Kong's upcoming premier tech fairs
Hong Kong is set to host its premier technology showcases this spring, as the 3rd edition of the Hong Kong International Innovation & Technology Expo (InnoEX) and the 21st spring...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Japanese stock market plummets as US slaps 104% tariff on China
Japan's Nikkei 225 plummeted more than 1,700 points, or over 5%, on April 9 as the latest set of US tariffs, including a massive 104% levy on Chinese imports, took effect. Rising...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Innoscience secures US patent victory as China accelerates third-gen semiconductor development
Beijing's push to dominate third-generation semiconductor technology is taking shape along divergent paths, with silicon carbide (SiC) development now accelerating after overcoming...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Samsung Chair seeks strategic alliances during Japan visit
Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, currently visiting Japan, is expected to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to discuss potential cooperation in...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
China's automotive industry accelerates consolidation as external pressures close in
In response to significant upheavals in both domestic and international environments, China's automotive industry is rapidly consolidating. This includes the long-rumored mergers...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 7: China's ambitious roadmap to semiconductor self-sufficiency
Compared to the wafer fabrication industry, which is highly restricted by equipment limitations, China's IC design sector—based on the opportunities within its domestic market—appears...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
South Korea's semiconductor showdown: SK Hynix dominates with HBM4, Samsung languishes
The semiconductor competition in South Korea is set to intensify in early 2025, with major industry players Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experiencing contrasting trajectories...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Tariff impacts on South Korean businesses: Overview of effects on home appliances, smartphones, and components
Following the announcement of the reciprocal tariff policy by US President Donald Trump, South Korean companies are thoroughly reviewing their supply chains and formulating countermeasures...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
China's chip equipment makers ascend as tariffs expedite local substitution
As US-China tech tensions intensify and a new round of tariffs looms, Chinese semiconductor equipment makers are capitalizing on a rare growth opportunity. With US President Donald...
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...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Alibaba chases international AI users with new Qwen upgrades
Alibaba Group's cloud division is upgrading its suite of artificial intelligence tools available overseas in a push for more global customers.
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Samsung pioneers with immersion cooling to tackle DRAM heat challenges and drive AI advancements
The meteoric rise of generative AI has unleashed an insatiable demand for computational power, propelling the memory industry into a fierce technological crucible. While Samsung Electronics...