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Wednesday 12 February 2025
Trump's tariffs could undermine Samsung and LG as Chinese TV makers gain a subsidized edge
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics face mounting challenges from former US President Donald Trump's tariff policies. South Korean industry insiders warn that if the US imposes...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
MediaTek reports unusually surging January revenue, boosted by tariff uncertainty and China's subsidies
MediaTek reported impressive January revenue of NT$51.144 billion (approx. US$1.56 billion), marking a 22.7% increase from the previous month and a 14.94% rise year-over-year. This...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Trump announces sweeping tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, escalating global trade tensions
In a significant policy move, US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminum products, removing any prior exemptions or exceptions. This sweeping...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Automotive component maker Hiroca takes early action against Trump tariffs
Many aspects of US President Donald Trump's tariff policy remain obscure and have been subject to frequent modifications. Hiroca Holdings, a Taiwanese automotive component maker that...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Modi's US visit aims to ease potential tariff tensions with Trump
Amid Donald Trump's repeated statements threatening tariffs on imported goods into the US, the Indian Prime Minister's visit to the US may seek to address this issue. The Indian side...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Why TSMC elects to reveal its earthquake loss figures now
In recent months, as the US has tightened its AI restrictions and unleashed disruptive tariff measures, many believe that TSMC will be the first to bear the brunt. However, after...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
China's demand and South America's production drive global copper market dynamics
Copper has been hailed as "the oil of the new energy sector," playing an irreplaceable role in areas such as power transmission, renewable energy, and electric vehicles (EVs). Specifically,...
Monday 10 February 2025
Trump tariff spurs 3M unit monitor panel stockpiling, capacity expected to reach 3 million units
Suppliers report that China's retaliatory tariffs on American goods will significantly impact total system costs, with monitor prices potentially increasing by 5%. The US market,...
Monday 10 February 2025
Teco aims for balanced revenue with equal shares from Taiwan and global markets amid US tariff uncertainties
Changing US tariff policies have unsettled the global industry, but Teco chairman Morris Li is confident that the company's global presence ensures it is well-prepared to respond...
Monday 10 February 2025
Taiwan auto supply chain monitoring inflation, Southeast Asia amid changing tariff policies
Prior to the start of US President Donald Trump's second term, he repeatedly indicated that he would take measures to target the energy and automotive industries with the goal of...
Monday 10 February 2025
Trump 2.0: Are his trade war tactics a masterstroke or empty threats?
Since Donald Trump's election to a second term as US president, global political and economic media have closely scrutinized his every word and action. However, many have observed...
Monday 10 February 2025
Thailand navigates US-China trade tensions with bilateral engagement
Thailand is strategically managing the escalating tariff tensions between the US and China. While not directly targeted by US tariff policies, Thai officials are taking preemptive...
Monday 10 February 2025
Decoding Taiwan-US semiconductor trade ties (Part 2): TSMC's fast track to US 2nm production
In 2025, Taiwan's total export value reached US$475.07 billion—its second-best performance since 2022. Over the past two years, amid the US-China trade war, the semiconductor...
Monday 10 February 2025
Tariff concerns drive TSMC price hikes while Samsung seeks competitive edge
Amid concerns over higher tariffs under the Trump administration, TSMC is raising chip prices to offset potential losses, while Samsung Electronics focuses on price competitiveness...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Allan Ko: Tariff wars won't derail Kymco's Southeast Asia expansion
Kymco Group chairman Allan Ko believes that rapidly shifting US tariff policies will mostly impact four-wheel vehicles, leaving the electric scooter segment relatively unscathed....