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Friday 11 April 2025
Global tech industry on high alert as Trump pauses tariffs
US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariff policy has sent shockwaves through the international economic landscape. While the administration has now announced a 90-day suspension...
Thursday 10 April 2025
90-day pause: Tariff strategy shifts into round two
The 90-day tariff suspension is a tactical move to stabilize the US economy while ramping up pressure on China, says DIGITIMES VP Eric Huang, who sees the move as the start of a new...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Taiwan works to ensure stable trade amid US tariff back-and-forths
The changing tariff policies have sent shockwaves, placing significant pressure on manufacturers, exporters, importers, and shipping operators worldwide. With Taiwan's economy heavily...
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...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
India sees 'opportunity in a lifetime' in Trump's trade policy
While Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs have unleashed fear and fury around the world, there is one major economy that sees an "opportunity of a lifetime" in the disruptions.
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Apple, Samsung in tariff crosshairs, Chinese brands watch for aftershocks
US President Donald Trump's latest tariff policy has rattled global markets, pushing industries into rapid damage assessment. While most tech products face varying levels of impact,...
Monday 7 April 2025
Shift in Taiwanese manufacturers' investment strategy under Trump's policies
The US is the world's largest economy, and following Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025, there have been significant changes across various policies, including trade, domestic...
Monday 7 April 2025
No retaliation: Taiwan aims to stabilize US trade ties after tariff hike
Taiwan President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) delivered a national address on Sunday in response to the US decision to impose a 32% tariff on Taiwanese exports, part of the Trump administration's...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
'Machine gun' tariffs: Trump's economic barrage forces supply chain recalculation
US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy has struck the global economy like a machine gun blast. His 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, coupled with uncertainties...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Pegatron chair advocates nuclear expansion for Taiwan's energy security
Energy resilience is vital to a nation's economy, and electricity costs directly impact national competitiveness, according to Pegatron Chairman T.H. Tung. He urged Taiwan to invest...
Monday 24 March 2025
Cathay Chemical achieves record profits in 2024 through strategic investments and asset sales
Cathay Chemical Works General Manager Zhicheng Hong stated that in 2024, the company faced significant challenges due to the downturn in China's economy and international geopolitical...
Monday 24 March 2025
Chip companies flood Germany with US$6.5 billion in subsidy requests
Companies in the chipmaking industry are asking for three times the available subsidies from Germany’s latest funding program, setting up one of the first challenges for the...
Friday 21 March 2025
Taiwan central bank lowers 2025 growth forecast to 3.05%
Taiwan's central bank has lowered the country's economic growth outlook for 2025 to 3.05%, with the persistently strong demand for AI and other emerging technology applications continuing...
Friday 21 March 2025
As trade war escalates between two superpowers, Taiwan faces diminishing gray area
China's advancements in manufacturing and technology have posed a threat to the US, leading it to adopt strategies that utilize trade wars and technological conflicts to contain China's...
Monday 17 March 2025
Bellwether Industries bets on Taiwan to propel the low-altitude economy
The establishment of a subsidiary in Taiwan by British flying car company Bellwether Industries is no coincidence as Taiwan's "low-altitude economy" takes flight. The UK-based drone...