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Friday 11 April 2025
Rising US-China tensions put American consumer tech brands at risk in China

The escalating US-China trade conflict is placing consumer electronics and high-tech industries at the center of geopolitical strain...

Friday 11 April 2025
Trump tariffs weigh on global auto industry, indirect pressure expected on Chinese exports
The automotive tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are reshaping the global vehicle manufacturing landscape, with potentially far-reaching consequences beyond American borders...
Friday 11 April 2025
US carmakers scramble on pricing strategy as Trump's automotive tariffs hit
A 25% US tariff on imported passenger vehicles took effect on April 3, following earlier announcements and delays that gave automakers time to adjust. With varying levels of domestic...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Auto tariffs take effect, components supply chain hit hardest
The US government under President Donald Trump initiated a new round of trade protection policies on April 3, 2025, imposing a 25% tariff on all automobiles produced outside the US...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Mercedes-Benz Taiwan touts technological innovations
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan will focus its marketing on technological software innovation. For its 2025 lineups, the competitiveness will be enhanced through three aspects: visual,...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Foxconn plans to launch EVs in Asian markets starting in 2026
Foxconn announced on April 9 in Tokyo its ambitious plans to enter the electric vehicle (EV) market, with multiple vehicle models expected to launch beginning in 2027. The announcement...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Luxury carmakers struggle to retain value in EV era as Porsche, Maserati falter
Some luxury car brands have found it difficult to adapt to vehicle electrification, such as Maserati and Porsche, both of which have seen sales dip.
Thursday 10 April 2025
Foxconn hopes to work with Nissan on EVs
Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) hopes to collaborate with Nissan Motor to advance its electric vehicle (EV) business, according to Jun Seki, chief strategy officer (CSO) of Foxconn's...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
China's automotive industry accelerates consolidation as external pressures close in
In response to significant upheavals in both domestic and international environments, China's automotive industry is rapidly consolidating. This includes the long-rumored mergers...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Taiwan Cement partners with three major players to form Europe's largest EV charging alliance
Taiwan Cement's (TCC) European subsidiary, Atlante, which focuses on energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging services, has announced the establishment of Spark Alliance...
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
India says 'no' to BYD while wooing rival Tesla to invest
India will restrict market access to BYD Co. even as it courts investments from US rival Tesla Inc., showing New Delhi's lingering angst with China despite recent signs of a thaw...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Price slashing: An inescapable peril for China's auto industry
Although China's automobile industry has overtaken its competitors on the global stage, the industry itself is suffering from ever-increasing internal competition, with supply chain...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Taiwan's car market faces stiff headwinds as brands launch aggressive promotions
Taiwan's domestic car market entered 2025 with cautious optimism, but early indicators reveal a challenging landscape. Despite aggressive promotional efforts and a flurry of new model...
Monday 7 April 2025
Weekly news roundup: US hits Asia with steep tariffs; Samsung, TSMC, Intel ramp up AI and chip strategies
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of March 31 – April 5. From sweeping US tariff hikes to strategic moves by major tech players, here's a quick look...