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Thursday 10 April 2025
China's memory leaders hoard chips as US trade war bites
As the US-China trade war intensifies, Chinese memory module manufacturers are ramping up procurement efforts to secure inventory for at least two to three quarters. Industry insiders...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Trump suspends tariffs for most nations but raises China tariffs to 125%
In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump declared a 90-day tariff suspension for most nations, setting a universal rate of 10% to encourage trade negotiations amidst market...
Thursday 10 April 2025
APMIC, Twinkle AI launch new Traditional Chinese inference models
Taiwanese AI startup APMIC has teamed up with the language model research community Twinkle AI to launch a 3B Traditional Chinese inference model that can be used on mobile devices,...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Alcatel returns to India's smartphone market with US$30 million investment and local manufacturing plans
After a decade-long absence, French smartphone maker Alcatel is returning to India, partnering with Flipkart and looking for a local manufacturing partner.
Thursday 10 April 2025
Vietnam factory plans uncertain as US tariffs cloud Taiwan touch panel makers' outlook
Touch panel manufacturers in Taiwan are navigating a complex landscape of US tariffs and fluctuating market demands. Young Fast Optoelectronics acknowledges the potential impact of...
Thursday 10 April 2025
GEM Terminal currently insulated from US tariffs thanks to China and European demands
Taiwan-based Terminal manufacturer GEM Terminal reported robust revenue growth in March 2025, buoyed by successful product launches and strategic market positioning, even as global...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Japanese stock market plummets as US slaps 104% tariff on China
Japan's Nikkei 225 plummeted more than 1,700 points, or over 5%, on April 9 as the latest set of US tariffs, including a massive 104% levy on Chinese imports, took effect. Rising...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Innoscience secures US patent victory as China accelerates third-gen semiconductor development
Beijing's push to dominate third-generation semiconductor technology is taking shape along divergent paths, with silicon carbide (SiC) development now accelerating after overcoming...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Foxconn Industrial Internet reports record profits in 1Q25, with server revenue growing over 60% year-over-year
Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII), a subsidiary of Foxconn, is poised for significant revenue and profit growth in the first quarter of 2025, driven by improving shipments of next-generation...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs dismisses merger rumors between GlobalFoundries and UMC

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has wielded tariffs as a tool to disrupt global trade. On April 9, Taiwan's Minister of Economic...

Wednesday 9 April 2025
Taiwanese AM auto parts firms see challenges and opportunities in US tariffs
The latest US tariffs have caused widespread anxiety among automotive manufacturers around the world, as complete vehicles and components imported to the US become targets. Amid this...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
China's automotive industry accelerates consolidation as external pressures close in
In response to significant upheavals in both domestic and international environments, China's automotive industry is rapidly consolidating. This includes the long-rumored mergers...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 7: China's ambitious roadmap to semiconductor self-sufficiency
Compared to the wafer fabrication industry, which is highly restricted by equipment limitations, China's IC design sector—based on the opportunities within its domestic market—appears...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Tariff impacts on South Korean businesses: Overview of effects on home appliances, smartphones, and components
Following the announcement of the reciprocal tariff policy by US President Donald Trump, South Korean companies are thoroughly reviewing their supply chains and formulating countermeasures...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Global wafer foundry industry and status, 2025
AI is expected to drive a 16.6% increase in global foundry revenue in 2025; however, mature process nodes remain under pressure, and 2nm process yield will be key to mass productio...