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Tuesday 8 April 2025
Samsung to raise memory chip prices amid US tariff concerns
Samsung Electronics plans to increase DRAM and NAND Flash memory prices by 3-5% in response to potential new US semiconductor tariffs, according to reports from South Korean media...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Global display industry braces for tariff impacts
US equivalent tariffs on imports are creating ripple effects across global supply chains, with Taiwan's display industry preparing strategic responses ahead of the Touch Taiwan 2025...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
US reciprocal tariffs deal blow to Chinese, Taiwanese manufacturers in Vietnam
On April 2, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order launching a new wave of "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariffs on major trading partners, including China, Taiwan, the...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Taiwan navigates Trump's tariff: officials seek resolution in Washington
Taiwan is working to secure exemptions from new US reciprocal tariffs as officials travel to Washington for negotiations with the Trump administration. The president's unconventional...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Kumamoto prefecture: TSMC's Japan investment undeterred by Trump tariffs
Kumamoto Governor Takashi Kimura recently affirmed that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) commitment to its investments in Japan, particularly in Kumamoto Prefecture,...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Tariff tsunami crashes into Taiwan's machine tool sector, smaller players face collapse amid bleak outlook
The ongoing US tariff offensive has dealt a heavy blow to Taiwan's already fragile machinery industry, with the machine tool sector in particular clouded by mounting concerns. Already...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Motherboard makers to halt US shipments by April 9, Japan's CKD plan offers potential relief
The Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs have disrupted global electronics, with mainboard manufacturers shipping to the US until April 9, after which suppliers will halt shipments,...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Apple, Samsung in tariff crosshairs, Chinese brands watch for aftershocks
US President Donald Trump's latest tariff policy has rattled global markets, pushing industries into rapid damage assessment. While most tech products face varying levels of impact,...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
After high-level phone talks, US prioritizes Japan for tariff negotiations
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump have agreed to initiate bilateral discussions on tariff measures, following a phone conversation on April 7. Prime...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Rapidus in talks with 50 potential US clients as challenges to serving Chinese market persist
Rapidus, a Japanese semiconductor firm aiming to mass-produce 2nm chips, commenced partial trial production at its facility on April 1, 2025. According to Rapidus president Atsuyoshi...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Tech braces for tariff tsunami: DIGITIMES analysts break down impact across six key sectors
As Donald Trump ramps up his tariff-heavy trade agenda in a bid to bring manufacturing back to US soil, Taiwan's tech and manufacturing sectors are bracing for impact—again...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
AI server ODMs scramble to ship from Mexico amid USMCA and ongoing tariff uncertainties
The Trump administration's push for reciprocal tariffs has sent shockwaves through the global electronics industry. While the server market initially appeared shielded, a closer look...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Samsung logs profit beat with boost from Galaxy smartphones
Samsung Electronics Co.'s quarterly profit beat expectations after strong demand for its Galaxy S25 smartphones and legacy DRAM outpaced slipping margins in the high-stakes AI memory...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Taiwan stock market plummets: Trump's tariffs shake TSMC and investor confidence
On April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariff policy, sparking a global stock market rout. Taiwan's stock market, reopening after the Qingming holiday,...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Taiwan's car market faces stiff headwinds as brands launch aggressive promotions
Taiwan's domestic car market entered 2025 with cautious optimism, but early indicators reveal a challenging landscape. Despite aggressive promotional efforts and a flurry of new model...