In a move to strengthen its technological R&D and localized manufacturing capabilities, global interconnect solutions provider BizLink Holding Inc. formally inaugurated its Advanced Technology Center (transliteration) in Tainan, Taiwan, on June 26. The facility marks a strategic investment in both high-end production and sustainable development as the company deepens its presence in Taiwan.
Taiwanese Micro Controller Unit (MCU) maker Megawin Technology announced a strategic pivot toward non-China markets during its investor conference Monday, signaling early success in its global expansion strategy and a growing emphasis on automotive and industrial sectors.
With US-China tariff tensions intensifying and global manufacturers racing to decentralize their supply chains, Southeast Asia is emerging as the new strategic hub for IC distributors. Beyond the geopolitical calculus, companies are increasingly drawn to the region's potential as a high-growth cluster for automotive electronics, IC testing and packaging, and emerging tech ecosystems.
As the deadline for President Trump's tariff deferrals approaches on July 9, global attention shifts to the G7 summit in Canada, where leaders are pressing the US to roll back its trade restrictions. However, in a dramatic turn of events, Trump cut his participation short, citing more urgent matters back home. On the evening of June 21, Trump ordered seven B-2 bombers to strike Iran's underground nuclear facilities, signaling a significant escalation in US military engagement in the region.
