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Friday 25 April 2025
Apple suppliers reportedly use shell companies in Southeast Asia to bypass China's export curbs against India
Apple's efforts to reduce its reliance on China are facing pushback from Beijing, according to a report by The Information. In early 2025, Chinese authorities reportedly...
Friday 25 April 2025
VinFast pivots to Asia with EV plants in India and Indonesia as losses widen
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast is shifting gears toward Asia, accelerating its expansion in the region with new manufacturing plants in India and Indonesia as its...
Friday 25 April 2025
Navigating ambiguity: industry adopts wait-and-see approach on US policies

As the US continues to recalibrate its trade policy toward China, Taiwanese technology suppliers find themselves caught in a state of...

Friday 25 April 2025
Delta Electronics sees India gains amid global tariff war, eyes local expansion
Delta Electronics expects to boost its India operations as global tariff regimes continue to shift supply chains, a senior executive told Digitimes Asia in an interview, adding that...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Samsung reportedly eyes India electronics production shift as US tariffs hit Vietnam
The US has imposed retaliatory tariffs on imports from China and Vietnam at rates of 125% and 46%, respectively. This has disrupted the supply chain strategies of major electronics...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Tesla eyes India entry but timeline remains unclear amid tariff hurdles and policy talks
Tesla is actively exploring entering the burgeoning Indian automotive market, but significant hurdles remain, primarily due to the country's steep tariff structure. During a recent...
Thursday 24 April 2025
XPeng has no timetable to enter India despite global expansion push
According to Economic Times, XPeng vice chairman and president Brian Gu has acknowledged India's promising potential in the EV sector while cautioning that the market remains...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
India ramps up notebook manufacturing as global brands shift in response to rising tariffs on Chinese exports
India's INR170 billion (approx. US$2 billion) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for IT hardware appears to be gathering pace as global notebook brands increasingly partner...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Ericsson partners with VVDN to fully localize antenna production in India
Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) is expanding its manufacturing operations in India, aiming to localize 100% of its passive antenna production for the Indian market by June 2025. The...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
VVDN powers India's tech shift with new innovation hub amid global manufacturing exodus
According to Electronics For You and The Machine Maker, India-based electronics manufacturer VVDN Technologies has announced the inauguration of its state-of-the-art...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Alphabet reportedly redirects Pixel production from Vietnam to India amid renewed tariff disruptions
As the US imposes a 46% tariff on Vietnam and a 26% tariff on India, Alphabet executives are reportedly urging Pixel smartphone manufacturers to boost production in India. This shift...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Tesla exploring Indian suppliers to diversify away from China
Tesla has recently shown strong interest in India, with CEO Elon Musk announcing plans to revisit the country later in 2025. Tesla is also reportedly exploring potential suppliers...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
US Vice President visits India to boost ties, address trade issues amid tariff concerns
US Vice President JD Vance began a four-day visit to India on April 21, 2025, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and address trade concerns, especially amid potential US tariffs...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Indian smartphone market sees rare slump as shipments drop 8%
India's smartphone market experienced a rare decline due to soft demand and high inventory levels. Only modest shipment growth is expected for 2025 due to the indirect impacts of...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Google settles Android TV antitrust case in India
India's competition regulator has issued a ruling that will prevent Google from providing the default operating system for Android TVs in the country. Additionally, Google will cease...