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Monday 14 April 2025
Philippine-based manufacturers gain unexpected edge amid US tariff tensions
US tariff policy uncertainties have created challenges and opportunities for international manufacturers. Companies in countries with lower reciprocal tariffs enjoy a competitive...
Saturday 12 April 2025
U.S. manufacturing revival faces uphill battle despite Trump's tariff pressure

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to cut national debt and encourage the return of manufacturing to American shores, aligning...

Friday 11 April 2025
India's Suchi Semicon to begin production this month, expands global ties and workforce
India-based OSAT startup Suchi Semicon is preparing to begin commercial production in April, less than a month after completing successful trial runs, its founder Shetal Mehta told...
Thursday 10 April 2025
DeepMind introduces non-compete clause for certain UK employees amid AI talent competition
To protect its workforce amid fierce competition for AI talent, Google DeepMind has introduced a non-compete clause for certain UK employees, preventing them from joining rivals like...
Thursday 20 March 2025
Foxconn CEO's triple D fix: leave dull, dirty, dangerous work to AI
During Nvidia's GTC 2025 conference, Young Liu, Chairman and CEO of Foxconn, provided an in-depth look at the evolving partnership between the two firms. In addition, the big focus...
Thursday 20 March 2025
Infineon plans to double workforce in India by 2030
German semiconductor company Infineon Technologies is planning to double its workforce in India to 5,000 employees by 2030, with a significant emphasis on R&D. Currently, the...
Friday 14 March 2025
FLEX named a 2025 world's most ethical companies honoree
Flex has been named one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, marking its third consecutive year of recognition in the industrial manufacturing category. The honor...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Microchip Technology restructures: 2,000 layoffs across US and Philippines amidst automotive chip slump
Microchip Technology is undergoing significant restructuring in response to a downturn in the automotive chip market. The company has announced the layoff of approximately 2,000 employees,...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Auto market remains sluggish as Onsemi cuts 9% of workforce
Onsemi has announced a significant restructuring plan in response to the ongoing challenges in the automotive chip market. On February 25, 2025, the company revealed its intention...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
TikTok to invest US$3.8 billion in Thai data center
ByteDance's TikTok plans to invest THB126.8 billion (US$3.76 billion) in a Thai data hosting service, marking a major expansion in Southeast Asia. Thailand is emerging as a digital...
Monday 3 February 2025
STMicro's worst year in decades: sales drop, job cuts amid continuous market slump
STMicroelectronics (STMicro) plans to cut 2,000 to 3,000 jobs, approximately 6% of its global workforce, through early retirement programs or natural attrition as it grapples with...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Infineon launches program to boost Malaysia's semiconductor sector
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Infineon Technologies have launched a vendor development program to enhance Malaysia's semiconductor industry.
Thursday 23 January 2025
Micron ramps up HBM production, further taps South Korean talents
Micron is expanding its investment in Taiwan, with plans to exceed NT$1.1 trillion (US$33.6 billion) by the end of 2024. According to Donghui Lu, head of Micron Taiwan, the company...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
AI-generated code disrupts software development, redefining engineering roles
AI is revolutionizing the global software industry, with tech giants like Meta and Google emphasizing its ability to generate code on par with mid-level software engineers. This shift...
Monday 13 January 2025
India roundup: India's display fab dream: big potential, bigger challenges
India has hit roadblocks in its efforts to build a local display fab. The country is reportedly considering fresh incentives for electronics manufacturers.