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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...

Wednesday 7 May 2025
Taiwan ceiling fan manufacturer pivots to drone market amid tariff advantage
Taiwanese ceiling fan manufacturer Champ-ray Industrial reported strong competitive positioning despite recent tariff disruptions affecting the industry, citing higher tariff pressures...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Taiwan dollar surge sparks fresh calls for AI-led industrial upgrade
A sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar has reignited debate over Taiwan's next economic transformation. Paul Peng, chairman of the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), recalled...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Apple's earnings reveal underlying concerns, dampens confidence in PCB supply chain
Apple reported quarterly earnings that exceeded market forecasts, demonstrating strong performance in both revenue and profit. This development has brought a sense of optimism to...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Hopper-to-Blackwell shift dents Supermicro's Q3, but recovery seen ahead
On May 6, Supermicro reported fiscal third quarter 2025 net revenue of US$4.6 billion, falling short of its initial forecast as customers paused purchases to evaluate the upcoming...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
COMPUTEX 2025 kicks off with AI NEXT Forum, showcasing transformation innovations
The much-anticipated COMPUTEX 2025 kicked off on May 6, with the AI NEXT Forum, setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in technology. Paul Peng, chairman of the Taipei...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Strong NT dollar spurs capital inflows, but 'they’re just migratory birds,' says Pegatron chair
As the New Taiwan dollar (NT$) experiences a sharp appreciation, concerns are mounting across Taiwan's export-driven industries. With tariffs already biting, industry insiders now...
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...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
TESCAN stakes its claim in advanced packaging with AI-fueled failure analysis breakthrough
Czech-based electron microscope manufacturer TESCAN is undergoing a strategic shift, expanding into advanced semiconductor packaging through its growing expertise in failure analysis...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
US tariff escalation reshapes global server supply chains
In April 2025, the US dramatically escalated its trade war with China, slapping tariffs of up to 145% on select high-tech imports. While it's still unclear whether servers are directly...
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...
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...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Mining influence: Taiwan's critical moves in the global rare earth chess game
As the Ukraine-Russo war reaches a stalemate in peace talks, the United States is actively promoting agreements on rare earth elements (REEs) with Ukraine. This move underscores the...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
AMD reportedly walks away from Samsung's SF4X deal, escalating foundry pressure on latter
Samsung Electronics is under intensifying pressure in its foundry business following reports that AMD has abandoned plans to adopt its advanced 4nm process, SF4X. The decision marks...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Impact of Taiwan dollar's sharp rise remains manageable to Asus and MSI
Central Bank governor Chin-Long Yang has stepped forward to dispel rumors regarding exchange rate fluctuations, urging the market not to speculate on foreign exchange issues. He stressed...