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Tuesday 5 August 2025
BMW retains composure amid auto tariff turmoil
German automotive giants Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz have each responded differently to fluctuating US tariffs on European automobiles. Of the three, BMW has remained notably...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
China's Sanan Optoelectronics to acquire Dutch LED company Lumileds for US$239 million
On August 4, 2025, Sanan Optoelectronics partnered with Malaysia's Inari Amertron Berhad to acquire Dutch LED company Lumileds for US$239 million, expanding Sanan's presence in the...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Onsemi remains cautious on tariffs, sees recovery in auto and AI segments
Onsemi flagged weak industrial and automotive demand in the second quarter of 2025 but expects modest growth ahead, with AI-related sales providing a boost. CEO Hassane El-Khoury...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Xiaomi open-sources voice AI model to enter automotive and smart home markets
Xiaomi has launched a 7-billion-parameter version of its open-source voice model, MiDashengLM, which incorporates Alibaba's open-source Qwen 2.5 series. This model focuses on in-car...
Monday 4 August 2025
Ventec to launch Thailand factory in 2026 to serve US, Asia auto and aerospace markets
Ventec International Group, a specialty manufacturer of copper-clad laminates (CCLs), has commenced construction of a new manufacturing facility in Thailand as part of its broader...
Monday 4 August 2025
South Korea averts major trade blow with 15% automotive tariff compromise
The US has reduced tariffs on imports from South Korea from 25% to 15%. This reduction benefits South Korean automakers like Hyundai Motor by cutting annual losses of around KRW30...
Monday 4 August 2025
Silicon Motion reports better-than-expected revenue, anticipates 10–15% growth in 3Q25
Silicon Motion reported second-quarter revenue of about US$199 million, up 19% from the previous quarter and surpassing forecasts of 5–10%. Despite a 6% drop year-over-year,...
Monday 4 August 2025
US auto parts localization faces supply chain reality
As key tariff deadlines draw near, several countries have secured trade agreements with the US, with the automotive sector playing a central role in the negotiations. Industry experts...
Friday 1 August 2025
ASE maxes out Taiwan backend capacity on AI, automotive demand
ASE Holdings posted solid growth in advanced packaging and testing in the first half of 2025, fueled by robust demand for AI-related high-performance computing (HPC) chips. However,...
Friday 1 August 2025
Murata's MLCC shipments remain strong in Taiwan despite price wars with Chinese manufacturers
Murata released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting consolidated operating profit of JPY61.6 billion (US$414.5 million), down 7.2% year-over-year; net...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Qualcomm sees handset rebound by year-end, signals strength in China amid Apple drag
Qualcomm anticipates renewed growth in its handset business in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by strong Android momentum and new chip launches, even as revenue tied to...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Qualcomm posts solid Q3, but Apple warning clouds outlook
On July 30, Qualcomm reported a 10% year-on-year increase in revenue for its fiscal third quarter, driven by strong growth in IoT and automotive segments. However, its mixed outlook...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Huaqin joins Nexchip board with 6% stake purchase from Powerchip
Nexchip Semiconductor said on July 29 that major shareholder Powerchip Innovation Investment Holdings will transfer a 6% stake — equal to 120,368,109 shares — to Huaqin...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Taiwan manufacturers adopt three-step survival strategy in response to tariff disruptions and economic downturn
As the US prepares to announce reciprocal tariffs on Taiwan, concerns persist over the potential impact on Taiwanese industries, including exports, technology, and agriculture. If...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Tesla AI6 chip order puts Samsung's auto semiconductors on the map
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company's next-generation autonomous driving chip, the AI6, will be manufactured by Samsung Electronics at its Texas-based foundry. The...