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Friday 11 April 2025
Trump's trade tariff rhetoric casts long shadow over global semiconductor supply chains
President Donald Trump's recent tariff proposals have sent ripples through the global semiconductor industry, raising concerns about supply chain stability and prompting companies...
Friday 11 April 2025
Tariff cuts impact Apple on both hardware and software fronts
The issue of reciprocal tariffs proposed by US President Donald Trump continues to escalate, affecting not only the economic and industrial development of various trade partners but...
Friday 11 April 2025
Nissan reportedly seeks Saudi Arabia's PIF and future collaboration with Foxconn

Nissan, long a pillar of Japan's automotive industry, is facing deepening financial troubles and is now turning to an unexpected potential...

Friday 11 April 2025
Trump warns TSMC on US investment; Taiwan govt affirms national interest priority
US President Donald Trump has stated that he informed TSMC that if they do not fulfill their investment commitments in the US and fail to establish manufacturing facilities there,...
Friday 11 April 2025
Trump claims US has sufficient resources to produce iPhones; experts refute
Following China's announcement of an 84% retaliatory tariff on US imports, US President Donald Trump has raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, effective immediately. Analysts believe...
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
Accton's AI boom meets tariff uncertainty
Taiwanese networking devices provider Accton Technology has reported a surge in revenue, driven by escalating demand for AI accelerators. The company's first-quarter performance reflects...
Friday 11 April 2025
The hidden cost of replacing China's manufacturing
US President Donald Trump's escalating tariff policies—culminating in a 90-day tariff suspension that excluded China—have rattled global supply chains. With major brands...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Luxshare considers SEA as top choice for expansion, prioritizing low-tariff regions
China is facing a 125% tariff imposed by the US due to an inability to reach consensus, placing significant pressure on related supply chain businesses. Luxshare, which assists Apple...
Thursday 10 April 2025
MRCB opens Jabil manufacturing plant in Perlis, boosting economic growth and strengthening Malaysia's regional role
Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) has launched a new manufacturing plant in Perlis, Malaysia, for Jabil Circuit, a Fortune 500 company, marking a key milestone in the company's...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Dixon Technologies to invest US$115 million in new facility in Tamil Nadu to make HP notebooks
Dixon will set up a notebook and PC manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, making products for brands like HP. India's largest EMS provider is riding on local incentives and global...
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
Tariff waves freeze global supply chains, forcing ODMs and brands to seek strategic retrenchment

Shifting tariffs have thrown global supply chains into disarray. Many clients, caught in the uncertainty, have halted shipments and paused...

Thursday 10 April 2025
China’s rare earth export controls threaten South Korean semiconductor supply chains

As the US-China trade war intensifies, China has announced export controls on rare earths, a critical raw material for semiconductor...

Thursday 10 April 2025
Mexico provides refuge from US tariffs for automotive supply chain for now
US president Donald Trump's tariffs war has heaped pressure on the entire automotive supply chain. But Taiwan-based automotive components maker Hiroca Holdings, which runs manufacturing...