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Tuesday 4 March 2025
AI surge powers Taiwan electronics sector despite Trump trade policy headwinds
Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) announced on February 27 that the composite index of economic indicators for January 2025 dropped by four points to 34, signaling a shift...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Riding smart glasses' market momentum from CES 2025, Coretronic eyes industrial growth
The AI/AR glasses market is drawing attention at CES 2025, with shipments expected to surge before 2030. Coretronic Intelligent Robotics, having spent over six years developing AR...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
BYD weighs third European factory to dodge rising tariffs
With the European Union (EU) increasing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, BYD is ramping up its localization efforts to minimize the impact. The company is evaluating...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Chinese smartphone market shipments soar in 4Q24 before slip in 1Q25, says DIGITIMES
Smartphone shipments in the Chinese market reached slightly less than 79 million units in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a 14.9% increase quarter-over-quarter and a 0.6%...
Monday 3 March 2025
Compal raises capex to NT$10 billion in 2025
Taiwanese ODM Compal Electronics has raised its capital expenditure to NT$10 billion (US$304.83 million) in 2025, up from NT$7 billion in 2024. The additional funds will primarily...
Monday 3 March 2025
HP slash 2,000 jobs: offshoring 90% of China manufacturing for North America by 4Q25
HP is cutting up to 2,000 jobs and scaling back its dependence on Chinese manufacturing for the North American market. This decision follows mounting US tariffs and rising component...
Monday 3 March 2025
Hushan Autoparts gears up for global expansion with niche products and upcoming public listing in 2025
In Ruifang District, New Taipei City, once known for its bustling mining industry, the economic landscape transformed with the creation of the Ruifang Industrial Zone in 1981. Among...
Monday 3 March 2025
Micron outpaces Samsung in DRAM race among HBM competition
Micron Technology has delivered its sixth-generation 10nm DRAM samples ahead of schedule, pressuring Samsung Electronics as it struggles with yield issues and design adjustments....
Monday 3 March 2025
PCB industry braces for sustained pricing pressures
The PCB industry is facing intense price competition, causing operational losses for companies like Career Electronic, Flexium Interconnect, and Uniflex Technology. Although a recovery...
Monday 3 March 2025
MWC 2025: AI-powered smartphones steal the spotlight—What's on the menu for Chinese brands?
The 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) will run from March 3 to 6 in Barcelona, Spain, serving as the world's premier mobile technology exhibition. The event not only showcases next-generation...
Monday 3 March 2025
Sercomm CEO James Wang cautious about possible 'tariff storm' in 2Q25 with Taiwan among high-risk regions
According to James Wang, chairman and CEO of Sercomm, the company initially expected a replenishment of network equipment inventories in 2024, which has been delayed until the second...
Monday 3 March 2025
WT Microelectronics bets on robotics, AI and partnerships to drive recovery
Taiwan-based IC distributor WT Microelectronics chairman Eric Cheng emphasized the company's strong client partnerships and involvement in the growing robotics sector. He noted that...
Monday 3 March 2025
India roundup: Delta Electronics steps up Indian expansion
Delta Electronics plans to expand the Indian market with industrial automation foray. Tata is expected to sign MoUs with semiconductor firms to enhance its chip capabilities.
Monday 3 March 2025
Temporary PC production surge amid tariff concerns; Windows on Arm loses momentum
Despite a production ramp since the end of 2024, there are worries this surge might result more from Trump-era tariffs than genuine demand recovery. As a result, PC manufacturers...
Monday 3 March 2025
MWC 2025: MediaTek and Qualcomm face off in the race for 6G supremacy
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 is to kick off in Barcelona, Spain. Each year at MWC, the two leading IC design companies, MediaTek and Qualcomm, present the latest trends in...