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Tuesday 4 February 2025
NXP records sales slump amid industrial downturn
NXP Semiconductors reported a 9% revenue decline in the fourth quarter of 2024 to US$3.11 billion amid pricing pressures and increased competition. With conservative guidance for...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Samsung Display revenue falls amid smartphone slowdown, eyes AI-driven growth
According to the latest Samsung Display financial results for 2024, the panel provider registered sales of KRW29.2 trillion (US$19.99 billion), marking only the second time since...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Trump tariff roils auto lighting supply chain, US shift proves unviable
Recently, US President Donald Trump revealed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, posing a significant threat to the automotive industry. With six of the world's top ten...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Acer weighs US notebook production amid new tariff pressures
The Trump administration's latest tariff announcements targeting Canada, Mexico, and China have prompted Acer to consider expanding its US manufacturing operations to include notebook...
Monday 3 February 2025
Trump's tariff gamble puts North America's auto industry on edge
The Biden administration is set to impose a 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada and Mexico, with the automotive sector taking the hardest hit.
Monday 3 February 2025
STMicro's worst year in decades: sales drop, job cuts amid continuous market slump
STMicroelectronics (STMicro) plans to cut 2,000 to 3,000 jobs, approximately 6% of its global workforce, through early retirement programs or natural attrition as it grapples with...
Monday 3 February 2025
US-Sino tariff war: limited immediate impact, long-term risks looms
According to Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) economists Chang Shu and David Qu, the latest 10% tariff hike on Chinese goods shifts the next move to Beijing. Signed by President Donald...
Friday 31 January 2025
Chinese automakers face challenges in auto parts localization amid quality demands
The automotive industry's stringent safety and reliability requirements are presenting significant challenges to the Chinese government's ongoing push to increase the localization...
Friday 24 January 2025
From titans to transitions, what's left for HTC and VIA?
Before the Lunar New Year, HTC disclosed that a portion of its extended reality (XR) research and development team would be incorporated into Google during the first quarter of 2025...
Friday 24 January 2025
Taiwan auto parts maker drives growth with AI healthcare focus while expanding core business
Taiwan-based Global PMX, a major manufacturer of automotive powertrain and safety components, has successfully expanded its presence in AI-powered digital healthcare and other sectors...
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$15.6 billion), according to the...
Friday 24 January 2025
EV showdown: Can China outpace the US in the electric vehicle race?
On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump issued a series of orders, notably revoking electric vehicle (EV) subsidies and vowing to revive the glory of the...
Friday 24 January 2025
Sintrones eyes exponential growth amid edge AI application opportunities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and Sintrones Electronics is capitalizing on emerging opportunities in vertical application markets...
Friday 24 January 2025
Google Taiwan undergoes small-scale restructuring following acquisition of HTC Vive teams
Google invested US$ 250 million in the acquisition of HTC Vive's R&D team, highlighting its ambitions in the headsets and smart glasses sectors. Regarding this acquisition, Google...
Friday 24 January 2025
TI outperforms market expectations despite a downturn in automotive and industrial sectors
Texas Instruments (TI)'s latest financial results for the fourth quarter show a nuanced performance, with overall revenue slightly declining yet exceeding market forecasts, indicating...