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Friday 11 April 2025

Trump's auto parts tariffs spark chain reaction concern for Taiwan manufacturers

The tariff strategy of US President Donald Trump has taken another sharp turn, delaying implementation by 90 days and reducing tariffs for most countries to 10%. However, his 25%...

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

Samsung's Harman plans India divestment, eyes automotive M&As for growth

Samsung Electronics' subsidiary Harman International is reportedly planning to divest part of its operations in India while pursuing growth opportunities in the automotive electronics...

Friday 11 April 2025

The Great Tech Reset 9: Inside the autonomous future—smart cars, drones, robots, AR gear take the lead

China's EV dominance is already global, but the next front is autonomous driving. It's no longer just about the vehicle; it's about the AI-powered stack behind it: maps, sensors,...

Friday 11 April 2025

Taiwan aerospace suppliers shielded from US tariffs for now

The uncertainties regarding the since paused reciprocal tariffs under the Trump administration continue to sweep across global industries, with varying impacts on different sectors...

Friday 11 April 2025

Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs get temporary reprieve as Trump targets China directly with 145% tariff

The Trump administration has fully suspended its recently announced reciprocal tariffs on Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand for 90 days, while simultaneously increasing tariffs on China...

Friday 11 April 2025

Samsung redirects foundry talents to HBM business, stirring internal tensions

In a strategic pivot aimed at bolstering its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) operations, Samsung Electronics has begun reassigning personnel...

Friday 11 April 2025

Taiwan cracks down China goods falsely labeled to circumvent US tariffs

The United States has intensified efforts to prevent Chinese goods from entering the American market through third-party countries, and Taiwan is responding with decisive action.

Friday 11 April 2025

Taiwan will not be forced in Trump tariff negotiations, says Foreign Minister

US President Donald Trump has delayed the implementation of wide-ranging reciprocal tariffs at the last moment, leaving only China with a combined 145% levy, since China has not retracted...

Friday 11 April 2025

Taiwan, US experts warn of shifting AI landscape among trade tensions

As global trade dynamics evolve and AI reshapes economies, former Taiwanese Minister John Deng and Intel's ex-Chief Trade Officer Jeff Rittener offered sobering insights into the...

Friday 11 April 2025

HBM helps SK Hynix claim crown as Samsung loses DRAM leadership

Surpassing Samsung in DRAM market share for the first time in its 40-year history can be attributed mainly to SK Hynix's dominance in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) market. Samsung's...

Friday 11 April 2025

Taiwan must go beyond trade to secure strategic ties with US, industry leader says

As Washington presses pause on sweeping new tariffs—with China singled out for sharply higher rates—Taiwan is seizing the...

Friday 11 April 2025

EU launches AI continent action plan to compete with US, China

The European Commission has launched the "AI Continent Action Plan" to compete with the US and China in AI. This initiative aims to enhance AI data and computing infrastructure while...

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