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Wednesday 7 May 2025
Strong NT dollar spurs capital inflows, but 'they’re just migratory birds,' says Pegatron chair
As the New Taiwan dollar (NT$) experiences a sharp appreciation, concerns are mounting across Taiwan's export-driven industries. With tariffs already biting, industry insiders now...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Chunghwa Precision hits pause on Taoyuan fab expansion as tariff risks push pivot to AI test tech
Chunghwa Precision Test (CHPT) expects steady demand for high-performance computing (HPC) orders in the second quarter and is seeing increased momentum in automotive applications...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
TESCAN stakes its claim in advanced packaging with AI-fueled failure analysis breakthrough
Czech-based electron microscope manufacturer TESCAN is undergoing a strategic shift, expanding into advanced semiconductor packaging through its growing expertise in failure analysis...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
US tariff escalation reshapes global server supply chains
In April 2025, the US dramatically escalated its trade war with China, slapping tariffs of up to 145% on select high-tech imports. While it's still unclear whether servers are directly...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
BYD scores big in European PHEV market
The EU's anti-dumping duties on battery electric vehicles (BEV) imported from China are reshaping the European car market, accelerating the penetration of Chinese plug-in hybrid electric...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
TPV Technology stumbles through 2024, sinks deeper in 1Q25: profit vanishes, debt balloons

TPV Technology, a key global display manufacturer, delivered flat revenue growth in 2024 but faced a sharp earnings decline. Its first-quarter...

Tuesday 6 May 2025
E Ink achieves UL certification for waste management, reiterates commitment to environmental protection
E-paper vendor E Ink has disclosed that its facilities in Taiwan and China have achieved UL 2799 "Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL)" certification, demonstrating its commitment to protecting...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Onsemi sharpens focus on cost control, portfolio streamlining, and SiC gains to navigate downturn
On May 5, On Semiconductor (Onsemi) reported a 22% revenue drop to US$1.45 billion in the first quarter of 2025, with margins squeezed by lower utilization and pricing pressures....
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Europe shunned plug-in hybrids. China sold them back
In early 2025, the European Union made a decisive pivot in its electric vehicle policy, throwing full support behind battery electric vehicles (BEVs) while pulling back on plug-in...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Jabil reportedly to expand AirPods enclosure production with new Indian facility amid Apple relocation
Apple supplier Jabil plans to boost AirPods enclosure production in India by adding a second facility in Tamil Nadu. The move supports Apple's efforts to diversify its supply chain...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Chinese CIS vendors close gap as local fabs go full throttle, Xiaomi backs innovation
Following SK Hynix's exit from the CMOS image sensor (CIS) market, Chinese vendors are aggressively scaling shipments, gaining market share, and climbing the value chain by deepening...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
US tariff policy and currency appreciation cast clouds over Taiwanese exporters
US tariff policy has raised concerns among Taiwanese exporters. The sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar heightens the complexity. While the AI server supply chain remains...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Samsung DS chief rushes to Silicon Valley to secure AI memory and foundry orders
YoungHyun Jun, Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions (DS) division, recently led a senior executive delegation to Silicon Valley, foregoing South Korea's extended...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Tariff turmoil brings uncertainty and new opportunities, says RichWave
RF front-end supplier RichWave held an investor conference to share its market outlook. The company noted that although tariff conditions remain uncertain, client orders have not...
Monday 5 May 2025
Foxconn smashes April record with US$21.3B in revenue as AI servers take off
Foxconn Technology Group posted consolidated revenue of NT$641.37 billion (approx. US$21.32 billion) in April 2025, up 16.16% from March and 25.54% from a year earlier, marking a...