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Wednesday 9 April 2025
ITRI urges Taiwan industries to pursue 'blue ocean' markets with tech innovation amidst tariff headwinds
While the aggressive US tariff policy is heaping heavy pressure on Taiwan's industrial operations and strategic planning, Edwin Liu, president of the Industrial Technology Research...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Trump's tariffs ignite widespread concern as TSMC lowers financial forecast
The reciprocal tariffs will take effect on April 9, 2025, with the Trump administration. Currently, there seems to be little chance for other countries to reverse this trend. Although...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
US tariffs upend global diversification plans, nullify '+1' supply chain strategies
US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new tariff regime. Among the hardest hit are Cambodia and Vietnam, with tariffs of 49% and 45%, respectively, while Thailand and...
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
Taiwan's machinery sector confronts "nuclear-level" tariffs, seeks government relief
The US reciprocal tariff policy has unleashed significant challenges for Taiwan's machinery industry, particularly the machine tool and component sector, which is heavily reliant...
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
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.
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Wah Hong sees revenue surge amid China's subsidy push and tech demand
Optical film manufacturer Wah Hong reported a robust financial performance for March 2025 and the first quarter of 2025, driven by China's appliance subsidy policies and rising demand...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Intel's strategic shift: Tan's focus on engineering excellence and AI innovation puts TSMC and Samsung on notice
Recent rumors surrounding TSMC's role in rescuing Intel have sparked much debate. However, Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, kept a remarkably low profile at the company's Vision 2025...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
South Korean firms' decades-long US cultivation: Shield against protectionism?
On April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs, imposing rates as high as 46% on products from Vietnam, 34% on those from China, 32% on Indonesia, and...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Apple suppliers in China say US tariffs have limited impact — but risks are rising

On April 7, multiple Chinese Apple suppliers responded to the Trump administration's newly announced "reciprocal tariffs." Reports from Xinhua...

Tuesday 8 April 2025
Trump threatens extra 50% tariffs as China stands ground in escalating trade fight; EU proposes 25% retaliatory tariff
US President Donald Trump said he has no plans to suspend tariffs to facilitate trade negotiations, calling this the country's only chance to rebuild its industrial base. He warned...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
US tariffs delay notebook production, raising concerns for 2025 growth
The Trump administration has imposed reciprocal tariffs globally under the guise of equal tariffs, causing significant concerns within the notebook (NB) supply chain regarding production...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Taiwan navigates Trump's tariff: officials seek resolution in Washington
Taiwan is working to secure exemptions from new US reciprocal tariffs as officials travel to Washington for negotiations with the Trump administration. The president's unconventional...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Tariff tsunami crashes into Taiwan's machine tool sector, smaller players face collapse amid bleak outlook
The ongoing US tariff offensive has dealt a heavy blow to Taiwan's already fragile machinery industry, with the machine tool sector in particular clouded by mounting concerns. Already...