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Friday 30 May 2025
Trump’s tariffs hold—for now, nations await Supreme Court decision

Taiwan pushes for special status as U.S. courts weigh fate of IEEPA-based duties

Thursday 29 May 2025
WPG marks 20 years by doubling down on AI and tariff strategy amid global disruptions
As it marks its 20th anniversary in 2025, WPG Holdings, Asia's largest semiconductor distributor, finds itself at the intersection of two disruptive forces: the generative AI boom...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Huawei assembles China's Merck: Zhuhai Cornerstone to secure chipmaking materials
Huawei is reportedly supporting Zhuhai Cornerstone Technologies Co. in a strategic effort to localize chipmaking materials and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Founded in 2022,...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
European startups target Asian chip industry with green manufacturing solutions
Two European cleantech companies are betting that Asia's semiconductor industry is ready to embrace environmentally-focused manufacturing technologies, as they pursue partnerships...
Monday 26 May 2025
OpenAI bets on South Korea's AI appetite
Seoul becomes the latest hub in a global push to deepen ties with advanced tech markets.
Monday 26 May 2025
IFA Berlin CEO: Asian companies flocking to Europe as US tariff fears mount
Asian technology companies are scrambling for exhibition space at Europe's largest consumer electronics show as Trump administration tariff policies drive them away from the US market,...
Friday 23 May 2025
Nvidia's CEO maps Asia's AI future—without Seoul
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's 2025 Asia tour has drawn attention not just for its high-profile stops but also for a significant omission: South Korea. While Huang celebrated the Lunar...
Thursday 22 May 2025
WPG Holdings turns to LaaS to drive growth beyond chip distribution

As shifting tariffs and geopolitical tensions reshape the global tech landscape, Taiwan-based WPG Holdings — Asia's largest semiconductor...

Thursday 22 May 2025
SEA smartphone shipments decline as entry-level segment faces uncertainties in 1Q25
After quarters of growth, Southeast Asian countries witnessed declining smartphone shipments in the first quarter as the entry-level segment experienced uncertainties and high inve...
Wednesday 21 May 2025
US tariff challenges spur calls for Taiwan's industrial realignment to capture post-Trump gains
As the global economy gradually transitions into a post-Trump era, economic experts suggest that the challenges brought by US President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies...
Monday 19 May 2025
Phison builds NAND stockpile, accelerates three-pronged AI storage push in SEA and India
Phison Electronics Corp. expects robust growth in the second half of 2025, driven by tighter NAND flash supply and surging demand for its controller chips. The easing of US-China...
Monday 19 May 2025
Computex 2025: Qualcomm and MediaTek set to emerge
Computex 2025 is set to open on May 20 in Taipei, with Qualcomm and MediaTek—two longtime rivals in the mobile chip sector—unexpectedly emerging as keynote headliners...
Monday 19 May 2025
How ASE is reinventing chip testing in Singapore—and betting big on silicon photonics
Singapore and Malaysia's collaborative "Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone" has emerged as a magnet for investment, positioning the region as a pivotal node in Southeast Asia's...
Sunday 18 May 2025
Appier posts strong 1Q25 growth, eyes Middle East expansion
Appier has reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with revenue rising 27% year-on-year to approximately JPY9.4 billion (US$64.17 million), or 31% on a currency-neutral...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Venture Corp reports 7.5% revenue drop in 1Q25 on weaker consumer tech demand
Venture Corp reported declining revenue in the first quarter, as improved product durability in its Lifestyle Consumer segment curbed replacement demand. Despite the dip, the Singapore-based...