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Tuesday 29 July 2025
Rohm's recovery strategy: deeper Denso ties and cost controls
Rohm posted a rare net loss in fiscal 2024 amid market headwinds but expects a rebound in fiscal 2025. Growth in electric vehicle and artificial intelligence demand, deeper ties with...
Monday 28 July 2025
Exclusive: Meta turns to China for a second shot at smartwatches
Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly reviving its smartwatch project, potentially with a camera lens, timed with its Meta Connect conference on September 17-18 in the US. The smartwatch...
Friday 25 July 2025
Intel warns of exit from 14A node development after US$3 billion hit
Intel posted a wider-than-expected quarterly loss after incurring nearly US$3 billion in restructuring and impairment charges, underscoring the high financial cost of its ongoing...
Friday 25 July 2025
China targets 22/28nm as wafer sourcing landscape shifts
China's continued investment in mature semiconductor foundry capacity has become a focal point in the industry. Many worry that China's mature process output could flood global markets,...
Thursday 24 July 2025
AMD CEO sees chips from TSMC's US plant costing 5%-20% more
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Chief Executive Officer Lisa Su said that the chips her company gets from supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. cost more when they're produced...
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Samsung's TV business in crisis mode as employees seek reassignment
Samsung Electronics' Visual Display (VD) division, responsible for Samsung's TV business, has been experiencing internal disorder since May 2025, a negative byproduct of its workplace...
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Waymo leads robotaxi race but faces Tesla challenge on cost and scale

Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving unit, has pulled ahead in the robotaxi race, reporting a fivefold surge in rides over the past year to...

Tuesday 22 July 2025
China's grip on drone supply chain spurs South Korea to boost self-reliance
A recent surge in the cost of Chinese-made drone components has reignited concerns in South Korea over its overwhelming reliance on China for critical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)...
Monday 21 July 2025
China weighs deeper solar export curbs as Taiwan faces supply squeeze
China's leading solar manufacturers are signaling fresh production and pricing restrictions reminiscent of late 2024 measures, according to supply chain sources. Beijing has already...
Monday 21 July 2025
Taiwan academics and institutions scramble to find solutions to NTD appreciation
Over the past few months, the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) has significantly appreciated against the US dollar, leaving exporters in very difficult situations. A stronger NTD reduces the...
Monday 21 July 2025
Vietnam emerges as rising data center hub: regional policy shifts and tech investment drive momentum
Southeast Asia has become a hotspot for data center investments, with Vietnam gaining traction due to its relaxed regulations, competitive costs, and supportive policies. Recent changes...
Friday 18 July 2025
Ichia posts 40% profit surge, Kulim plant set to launch in 4Q25
Ichia Technologies, consistently receiving strong demand in consumer and automotive products, reported a consolidated revenue of NT$2.8 billion (approx. US$95.4 million) in the second...
Friday 18 July 2025
TSMC delivers impressive 2Q25 results despite exchange rate crisis
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced its second-quarter 2025 results during an earnings call on July 17, posting a second-quarter consolidated revenue of NT$933.79...
Thursday 17 July 2025
ASML flags rising uncertainty in 2026 outlook amid tariff concerns
ASML executives warned of growing uncertainty in their 2026 outlook, citing escalating trade tensions and shifting customer sentiment. During the company's second-quarter 2025 earnings...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Copper shock: auto industry faces cost surge under new tariff
President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement — a proposed 50% duty on copper imports to take effect in August — is sending shockwaves through the American auto...