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Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan OSATs benefit from order transfers amid US-China tariff tensions
Following the resumption of US-China trade tensions under President Trump's administration, which imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, along with former President Biden's tiered...
Friday 7 February 2025
Tesla January sales plummet in Germany amid Musk political stints
Tesla's sales in Germany plunged 60% in January 2025 compared to the same period last year, as CEO Elon Musk's recent controversial public behavior appears to be alienating European...
Friday 7 February 2025
OEMs rush chip orders ahead of potential US tariffs
OEMs have ramped up early component and processor purchases since late 2024, bracing for potential US tariff hikes, according to industry sources.
Friday 7 February 2025
Samsung eyes steady 2025 smartphone growth fueled by Galaxy S25 surge
Samsung Electronics expects smartphone market development to be stable in 2025, with the main risk factor being the volatility of exchange rates.
Friday 7 February 2025
Japanese component makers ride AI server, data center wave
Artificial intelligence (AI) and data center demand are emerging as key performance drivers for Japanese electronic component makers such as Murata Manufacturing, while performance...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan's grid upgrade accelerates as AI demand drives US orders
The global power infrastructure sector is witnessing a sweeping transformation, with governments prioritizing grid resilience and renewable energy integration. In this landscape,...
Friday 7 February 2025
Trump 2.0 fuels uncertainty for Taiwan machine tool sector
Since taking office in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has pushed policies that could become the biggest wild card for the global economy through 2025. His administration's...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan ramps up B5G satellite push, tackles tech bottlenecks
Taiwan is accelerating its B5G satellite development with a dual-track strategy of in-house manufacturing and procurement, as the Executive Yuan convened a "Strategic Review Board...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Honda-Nissan merger talks Stall, will Foxconn shift focus back to Nissan acquisition?
According to reports from Asahi Shimbun and Reuters, Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida visited Honda's headquarters on the morning of February 6 and informed President Toshihiro...
Thursday 6 February 2025
China strikes back at Trump tariffs: ripples on Taiwan and global trade
China has launched an antitrust probe into Google as its first major countermeasure against US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs on Chinese imports. On February 1, 2025, Trump...
Thursday 6 February 2025
MLCC demand to boom in 2025, buoying Yageo and Walsin
The demand for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) is expected to increase significantly in 2025, which will provide a boost to major Taiwan-based passive component companies including...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Taiwan's 5G adoption lags behind Japan and South Korea despite superior speeds
Taiwan's 5G adoption rate continues to trail behind Japan and South Korea, primarily due to a lack of compelling applications and high user satisfaction with existing 4G services...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Taiwan machine tool exports down 15%; government turns to AI to help address industry woes
Taiwan's total machine tool exports dropped 14.8% year-over-year to US$2.218 billion in 2024, prompting the government to introduce measures aimed at revitalizing the industry. The...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Taiwan US$9 billion chip innovation program draws massive private investment
A government-funded program promoting semiconductor innovation in Taiwan is gaining momentum, attracting substantial private-sector investments.
Thursday 6 February 2025
Wah Hong's January revenue grows despite holiday impact, indicating panel industry rebound
Wah Hong Industrial Co. (Wah Hong), the Taiwan-based optical film manufacturer, reported consolidated revenue of NT$653 million (US$20.4 million) in January 2025, achieving a 3.05%...