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Saturday 8 February 2025
ASE, a semiconductor powerhouse, faces leadership uncertainty as chairman's heir passes away at 46
On February 7, 2025, Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) announced the passing of corporate director Rutherford Chang at the age of 46. As the only son of ASE chairman Jason...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan supply chain speculates Nissan future as collapse of Honda merger talks looms
Industry observers from Taiwan's supply chain are speculating about Nissan's future direction as its potential merger with Honda appears increasingly likely to fail.
Thursday 6 February 2025
Honda-Nissan merger talks Stall, will Foxconn shift focus back to Nissan acquisition?
According to reports from Asahi Shimbun and Reuters, Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida visited Honda's headquarters on the morning of February 6 and informed President Toshihiro...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Honda and Nissan merger talks reportedly hit impasse as Nissan rejects subsidiary status
The merger negotiations between Honda and Nissan are facing a potential breakdown. According to Japanese news outlets, Honda proposed making Nissan a subsidiary before February 1,...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Samsung chairman's legal victory sparks speculation on upcoming meeting with Nvidia's Jensen Huang
Jae-Yong Lee, chairman of Samsung Electronics, has been acquitted in the second trial concerning an improper merger case, marking the resolution of years of legal uncertainty. With...
Friday 24 January 2025
Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs globally as restructuring efforts accelerate amid Honda merger talks
Nissan Motor plans to cut approximately 9,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring effort, according to reports from Kyodo and Nikkei Asia. More than...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
Taiwan telecom giants achieve record results in 2024; competition in new biz areas looms in 2025
Taiwan's three major telecom operators —Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, and Far EasTone Telecommunications— all delivered stellar results in 2024, driven by merger synergies,...
Friday 10 January 2025
Honda and Sony face market uncertainty as Afeela 1 debuts at CES 2025
At CES 2025, Honda and Sony introduced their first electric vehicle, the Afeela 1, initially available for pre-order in California, with plans to expand across the US and Japan. This...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Foxconn chairman sees automotive trends move towards contract design and manufacturing services
Recently, Japanese automakers have triggered a wave of mergers and acquisitions. Foxconn, the main force behind this shift, has provided its perspective on the changes.
Thursday 2 January 2025
Honda-Nissan merger bid to counter Chinese EV dominance
Honda and Nissan's ongoing merger negotiations are reportedly an attempt to counter the rising dominance of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. The Japanese automakers, prompted...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Nissan and Honda weigh domestic merger against foreign investment
Honda and the financially troubled Nissan have announced plans to merge, with Mitsubishi Motors expected to decide on its participation within the month. While speculation suggests...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Honda and Nissan target global synergy in strategic merger
Honda and Nissan aim to forge synergies across seven areas, including vehicle platform commonality and software development, as they strengthen ties through strategic collaboration...
Friday 27 December 2024
Japan govt endorses Honda-Nissan merger, Renault weighs support
The Japanese government, which has a history of consolidating domestic semiconductor and display panel industries, has now stepped in to facilitate a merger between Honda and Nissan...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Foxconn reportedly seeks stake in Nissan-Honda merger via Renault
Reports have emerged that Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) is considering an investment in Nissan Motor, potentially influencing Nissan and Honda Motor to accelerate their merger...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Dire situation in China is one reason for Honda, Nissan merger
Among the reasons for Honda Motor to enter merger talks with Nissan Motor, one looms large: China.