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Monday 3 February 2025
Global supply chains holds breath over Trump's 100% chip tariffs
In late January 2025, President Donald Trump proposed tariffs of up to 100% on chips imported from Taiwan, aiming to bolster US manufacturing. The move, however, risks driving up...
Friday 31 January 2025
EMS Watch: Differences in EMS/ODM development across regions according to profit margin
The top 20 EMS/ODM companies in 2024 include 9 from China, 7 from Taiwan, and 4 from North America, ranked by revenue. However, if we analyze these companies based on profit and profit...
Friday 31 January 2025
CHPT co-founder outlines new AI strategies to tackle challenges and seize growth opportunities in Taiwan's semiconductor market.
The semiconductor industry is swiftly advancing due to high-performance computing and AI smartphones, creating opportunities for AI semiconductors. With the growing demand for advanced...
Thursday 30 January 2025
EMS watch: top-down observation on supply chain
The global tech landscape has undergone significant transformation since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2019. Government subsidies totaling US$17 trillion, combined with the surge in remote...
Thursday 30 January 2025
Taiwan's mature chip makers need their own major league
Recent US Section 301 tariffs targeting China's semiconductor industry have spotlighted the mature process segment. While the definition of mature processes remains somewhat fluid,...
Thursday 30 January 2025
Foxconn chair outlines Taiwan's path to industrial transformation through patents and software
In Taiwan's pursuit of industrial transformation and upgrading, manufacturers must create unique value amid intense global competition. Foxconn Technology Chairman Young Liu believes...
Thursday 30 January 2025
Taiwanese drone manufacturers target military sector growth amid pressure to bolster self-sufficiency
Drones are anticipated to be a significant growth area for Taiwanese manufacturers, with opportunities mainly in the commercial and military sectors. The military market is particularly...
Wednesday 29 January 2025
EMS Watch: Business insights on emerging economies 2025
When analyzing the industrial development of emerging economies, key metrics like gross margin, operating margin, inventories, and accounts payable reveal clear differences between...
Wednesday 29 January 2025
A warning on technology and talent outflow from Korea to China
China has been reported frequently to illegally acquire technology from South Korea in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors and displays in the past few years...
Monday 27 January 2025
EMS Watch: Taiwan leads AI servers, China bets big on edge computing
As 2024 came to a close, major companies unveiled their preliminary financial reports. Simultaneously, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang toured Taiwan, hosting key industry leaders. With the...
Monday 27 January 2025
EVs steadily growing; fuel cell EVs align with the future
As environmental awareness rises, consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is gradually increasing, providing opportunities for the development of the EV market. The Taiwanese...
Monday 27 January 2025
Taiwan's 2025 AI outlook: data center transformation and sovereign AI
The rise of generative AI has elevated Taiwan's global standing, as it plays a crucial role in providing the hardware for AI computing. In the last two years, Taiwan has experienced...
Friday 24 January 2025
China's market uncertainty makes Japanese toolmakers bet on AI
Amid uncertainties in the Chinese market and reduced spending by automotive chip and power semiconductor manufacturers, Japanese semiconductor equipment makers have revised their...
Friday 24 January 2025
Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs globally as restructuring efforts accelerate amid Honda merger talks
Nissan Motor plans to cut approximately 9,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring effort, according to reports from Kyodo and Nikkei Asia. More than...
Friday 24 January 2025
European automakers face carbon penalty storm, pressuring EU to reconsider regulations
The European Union (EU) has raised carbon emission standards to 93.6g/km starting in 2025, leading to penalties that could reach EUR15 billion (US$15.6 billion), according to the...