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Monday 7 April 2025
Shift in Taiwanese manufacturers' investment strategy under Trump's policies
The US is the world's largest economy, and following Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025, there have been significant changes across various policies, including trade, domestic...
Monday 7 April 2025
With chip tariffs on the horizon, China goes solo—Is Taiwan prepared?
Just when the global supply chain thought it had a breather, US President Donald Trump's administration is stoking renewed tensions with China by threatening sweeping new tariffs...
Monday 7 April 2025
Machvision eyes strategic opportunities; US reciprocal tariffs to yield limited fallout
As the US gears up to implement reciprocal tariffs, Taiwan's Machvision, a company specializing in PCB and semiconductor AOI equipment, has carefully assessed potential challenges...
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...
Monday 7 April 2025
Darveen RTC-I116 rugged tablet enhances performance for manufacturing and warehouse workers
Taipei, Taiwan, March 27, 2025 – As a global provider of rugged industrial computer solutions, Darveen recognizes rugged tablets as the ideal companion for manufacturing. From...
Monday 7 April 2025
No retaliation: Taiwan aims to stabilize US trade ties after tariff hike
Taiwan President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) delivered a national address on Sunday in response to the US decision to impose a 32% tariff on Taiwanese exports, part of the Trump administration's...
Saturday 5 April 2025
Wistron accelerates US expansion as US announces 32% tariffs on Taiwan
In a move against the US reciprocal tariffs, Taiwan-based Wistron Corporation has announced a substantial investment in a new US subsidiary focused on AI product manufacturing. The...
Saturday 5 April 2025
Trump's tariff shock: Quanta hit hard, Wiwynn and Inventec catch a break
The implementation of equal tariffs by the US has taken the industry by surprise, leading to significant changes in the server supply chain. Initially, original design manufacturers...
Saturday 5 April 2025
Open-source AI: Taiwan's talent crisis amid China's rise
At the DIGITIMES AI Expo, renowned AI expert Andrew Ng underscored the transformative potential of open-source models in fostering innovation. He argued against restricting their...
Friday 4 April 2025
Taiwan decries US's 32% tariff as unfair, announces NT$88 billion response plan
On April 3, US President Trump announced a reciprocal tariff scheme that will impose tariffs of up to 32% on Taiwan. In response, the Executive Yuan held a press conference on the...
Friday 4 April 2025
TSMC speeds up AI chip packaging expansion despite Nvidia's order cuts, targets future growth through collaboration with Intel
Despite rumors of reduced orders for advanced packaging capacities, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is ramping up its advanced packaging capacity to meet the growing...
Thursday 3 April 2025
Hyundai expands SUV lineup with updated Tucson L and upcoming Mufasa in Taiwan
Nan Yang Industries, the official distributor of Hyundai Motors in Taiwan, has unveiled a refreshed version of its popular Tucson L SUV and announced plans to launch the all-new Mufasa...
Thursday 3 April 2025
Trump's 32% tariff on Taiwan exempts chips but hits key tech exports
US President Trump announced a reciprocal tariff rate of up to 32% on Taiwan, exceeding expectations (however, items such as steel, aluminum, copper, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors...
Thursday 3 April 2025
Watch: A 10-minute recap of Trump's "kind" reciprocal tariff plan
In his "Liberation Day" speech on April 2, former U.S. President Donald Trump singled out key players in the global tech and trade landscape — including TSMC, its chairman C.C...
Thursday 3 April 2025
AI boom drives growth for connector maker JPC
Taiwan's JPC Connectivity is experiencing strong demand for AI and cloud server wire harnesses, with supply shortages compelling overtime production to meet requirements from US customers...