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Wednesday 15 January 2025
US-China trade tensions drive shift in metal orders to Taiwan
In recent years, China and the United States have imposed reciprocal restrictions on critical raw materials, and with the potential for increased tariffs following Trump's return...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
SDV popularity still has long way to go
The prospect of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) becoming a common sight on the road in the US will still be slim in 2025. The biggest issue is: Who is going to foot the bill for...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
Europe's chip ambitions falter: STMicroelectronics, GF shelve fab plans, turn to China
As US President Joe Biden prepares to leave office on January 20, 2025, concluding a presidency marked by CHIPS Act initiatives to expand US semiconductor manufacturing, Europe's...
Monday 13 January 2025
UK becomes Europe's largest EV market in 2024 amid policy shifts
In 2024, the UK overtook Germany to become Europe's largest market for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), driven by divergent policies between the two nations. The UK's carbon emission...
Friday 10 January 2025
PA firm Transcom targets military SSPA market with 1H25 shipment ramp-up
Transcom, a provider of military-grade power amplifiers (PA), has disclosed that its revenue for 2024 reached an all-time high. The company's strong sales performance last year was...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
2025 used car markets split: Europe hit by EV price cuts, US faces tariff impact
The used car markets in Europe and the US are poised for a sharp divergence in 2025. In Europe, the used car market faces a potential "cold winter" as price cuts on new electric vehicles...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Panel prices expected to recover amid rising demands in major economies
In the latter half of 2024, China's introduction of a trade-in program has revitalized the panel market, with subsidies expected to extend into 2025. This initiative is prompting...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Power semiconductors brace for geopolitical shifts ahead of 2Q25
US-China trade tensions and high tariffs are reshaping the global power semiconductor industry, creating both challenges and opportunities. Taiwanese firms are adopting capacity relocation...
Monday 6 January 2025
Japan's challenges in advanced semiconductor manufacturing
Unlike Europe's Dark Ages, Japan's semiconductor industry has maintained its strength throughout its history. Japan dominates the semiconductor materials industry and holds one-third...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Regional production rises as EVs gain global strategic significance
The electric vehicle (EV) market is a key area of competition for automakers and a strategic focus for governments worldwide. An expert noted that the market shows signs of regional...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Bulma targets double-digit expansion by 2025 with three main strategies
As the global energy market continues to show steady growth, Bulma Energy is focusing its efforts on three key areas- electric vehicle (EV) solutions, energy storage walls, and storage...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Mainstream automakers mulling collaboration with Taiwan IT supply chain to compete with Chinese EV makers
Mainstream car manufacturers are mulling expanding collaboration with Taiwan's supply chain to counter Chinese competitors' dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) market, according...
Monday 30 December 2024
Taiwan's Gordon cements leadership in automotive aftermarket sector with innovations and certifications
In the fiercely competitive automotive aftermarket (AM), manufacturers must maintain diverse product lines to meet customer demands while securing certifications to ensure quality...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Taiwan govt US$900 million budget cut threatens tech subsidies and water infrastructure
The recently approved amendment to Taiwan's Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures has resulted in a NT$375.3 billion (approx. US$11.8 billion) annual...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Chinese EV makers hit EU wall as tariffs add to import costs
Chinese automakers captured their smallest share of Europe's electric vehicle (EV) market in eight months after new tariffs increased the cost of importing cars to the region by as...