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Tuesday 6 May 2025
BYD scores big in European PHEV market
The EU's anti-dumping duties on battery electric vehicles (BEV) imported from China are reshaping the European car market, accelerating the penetration of Chinese plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV)
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Wednesday 7 May 2025
ASEAN+3 reaffirms commitment to regional financial stability amid global uncertainties

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the ASEAN+3 countries convened in Milan on May 4, 2025, for the 28th ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM+3), co-chaired by Malaysia and China. The high-level dialogue underscored regional economic resilience, despite mounting global challenges, and produced a strong joint statement committing to bolstered financial cooperation, macroeconomic stability, and sustainable growth

Wednesday 7 May 2025
China EV makers hit the brakes on autonomy after fatal Xiaomi crash
The fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 and three students has sparked nationwide backlash and triggered a fundamental shift in how Chinese automakers market self-driving technology. The buzzword "smart driving" is rapidly being phased out in favor of the more conservative and safety-conscious term "assisted driving.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Samsung Vietnam factory hits 900 million smartphone milestone amid tariff headwinds
Samsung Electronics Bac Ninh factory in Vietnam has reached a milestone of producing 900 million smartphones over 17 years since production began in 2009
Wednesday 7 May 2025
US, China to hold first formal trade talks in Geneva with tariff clashes still ongoing
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on May 7 that Vice Premier He Lifeng, the nation's top economic policymaker, will visit Switzerland from May 9 to 12. During his stay, he is scheduled to hold talks with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. Following the visit, Vice Premier He will travel to France from May 12 to 16 to co-chair the tenth round of the China-France High-Level Economic and Financial Dialogue
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Pegatron ramps up 5G O-Ran strategy in SEA to navigate market shifts and expand telecom infrastructure
In response to the initial US-China trade war, Pegatron Corporation began expanding into Indonesia in 2019, setting up operations in Batam. Finding existing capacity inadequate, they increased their investment in 2023 by constructing a new factory, which began operations in 2025 and started mass production earlier this year. This modern facility is now a key site for Pegatron's deployment of 5G Open Radio Access Network (5G O-RAN) business applications
Wednesday 7 May 2025
China's Pony AI is Uber's latest robotaxi partner in Middle East
Robotaxi company Pony AI will partner with ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. to launch in the Middle East this year, as the auto industry's push into autonomous driving gathers pace
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Export controls take $1.5B toll, but AMD bets big on AI accelerator boom
On May 6, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reported robust first-quarter results for 2025 despite looming challenges from new US export controls on shipments to China and evolving AI diffusion regulations. CEO Lisa Su emphasized the company's resilience in navigating tariff uncertainties and regulatory constraints, particularly impacting its data center GPU business. With a focus on AI infrastructure growth and strategic partnerships, AMD remains optimistic about its market position and long-term opportunities in the US$500 billion AI accelerator market
Wednesday 7 May 2025
As Qualcomm stalls in China, MediaTek powers up
Recently, the two major Android SoC brands, MediaTek and Qualcomm, have shared their market outlooks. Both companies maintain a positive view of their non-smartphone business performance and future growth potential. Regarding financial forecasts for the next quarter, MediaTek expresses more optimism than Qualcomm, anticipating possible growth quarter over quarter
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Tesla deepens China supply chain ties as 95% of Model Y parts are sourced locally
Tesla announced on May 6 that more than 95% of the parts used in every Model 3 and revamped Model Y produced at its Shanghai Gigafactory are sourced domestically, underscoring the high level of localization in its China supply chain
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Russia's Baikal Electronics ships 85,000 CPUs under sanctions, eyes China ties for next-gen chips
Founded in 2012, Russian CPU developer Baikal Electronics has shipped 85,000 processors as of the end of 2024, defying international sanctions and growing technological isolation sparked by the Russia–Ukraine war. The majority of shipments were low-power Baikal-T chips, designed for embedded systems and telecom infrastructure, underscoring the company's emphasis on domestic, utilitarian computing needs
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Xiaomi reportedly separates Xring chip division in move to preempt US action
Xiaomi is reportedly planning to debut its first in-house smartphone System on Chip (SoC) by late May, with sources indicating the company will restructure its chip division to reduce exposure to potential US government scrutiny
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Japanese companies significantly boost investment in India following 'Make in India' and PLI schemes
According to a report by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, the number of Japanese companies investing in India has shown significant growth over the past decade, particularly following key government initiatives aimed at boosting local manufacturing
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Tata reportedly in talks to onboard NXP semiconductors for OSAT facility
Tata Electronics is negotiating to onboard Dutch semiconductor firm NXP Semiconductors as a customer for its upcoming fabrication plant in Gujarat and Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Assam, according to sources cited by The Economic Times
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Jabil reportedly to expand AirPods enclosure production with new Indian facility amid Apple relocation
Apple supplier Jabil plans to boost AirPods enclosure production in India by adding a second facility in Tamil Nadu. The move supports Apple's efforts to diversify its supply chain beyond China amid rising trade tensions and highlights India's growing role in Apple's manufacturing strategy
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Chinese CIS vendors close gap as local fabs go full throttle, Xiaomi backs innovation
Following SK Hynix's exit from the CMOS image sensor (CIS) market, Chinese vendors are aggressively scaling shipments, gaining market share, and climbing the value chain by deepening ties with domestic smartphone brands. Armed with robust domestic foundry capacity across 40nm to 28/22nm nodes, these suppliers are now pushing into high-end CIS segments with ample supply and rising demand
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