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Friday 5 September 2025
Commentary: As Trump heightens global tensions, Taiwan needs to consider industrial policy responses
US President Donald Trump's imposition of reciprocal tariffs and aggressive "Make America Great Again" measures has deepened political and economic rifts even among allies, undermining...
Tuesday 2 September 2025
US strips Samsung, SK Hynix of China exemptions, dealing major blow to Korean chipmakers
The US Commerce Department plans to revoke long-standing waivers that have allowed Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to operate their Chinese chip plants using American equipment....
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Trump tariffs ruled illegal overreach; cabinet officials fiercely debate equating them with US interests
The US Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled in May 2025 that President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs constituted an "overreach" infringing on Congress's authority. On July...
Monday 1 September 2025
Research insights: bilateral gaps emerge as Vietnam treads carefully after Trump tariff order
On July 31, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing new tariffs—ranging from 10% to 41%—on imports from 68 countries and the European Union...
Monday 1 September 2025
Commentary: Tesla cuts prices in Taiwan, escalating EV price war as tariffs bite
Since April 2025, tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have cast a long shadow over Taiwan's car market, dragging down sales for most brands. Premium electric vehicles bore the...
Saturday 30 August 2025
Trump's tariffs ruled unlawful, yet remain in force pending further review
Most of President Donald Trump's global tariffs were ruled illegal by a federal appeals court that found he exceeded his authority in imposing them, but the judges let the levies...
Friday 29 August 2025
Trump warns of tariffs after US-Korea summit, puts Seoul digital rules in spotlight
The US-Korea leaders' summit ended without touching on the issue of so-called "digital barriers," a long-standing grievance for US tech firms. Yet hours later, President Donald Trump...
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Commentary: Trump eyes TSMC's Arizona fab as leverage to lift Intel and 'Made in America' drive
Since August 11, 2025, when Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, and following the White House confirmation on August 22 that it would subsidize...
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Meta's Hyperion data center investment reaches US$50 billion, far surpassing initial estimates
According to Bloomberg and Reuters, US President Donald Trump disclosed that Meta Platforms Inc.'s Hyperion data center under construction in Louisiana involves...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Commentary: Trump blames Taiwan for Intel’s woes, but data points to missteps at home
US President Donald Trump has once again drawn Taiwan into America's semiconductor debate, linking Intel Corporation's decline directly to the island in recent White House speeches...
Monday 25 August 2025
Taiwan offers tax breaks for SME holding companies targeting US investment
The United States' implementation of trade protectionism has introduced significant uncertainty and risks for export-oriented economies. Chin-Ching Liu, minister of the National Development...
Monday 25 August 2025
India roundup: iPhone production begins in India
Apple is rumored to begin iPhone 17 production in India; meanwhile, Dixon and Tata are stepping up their display and semiconductor ventures.
Saturday 23 August 2025
Analysis: SoftBank and Trump team up to boost Intel's foundry push, unlocking Arm chip manufacturing market
The Financial Times recently cited sources revealing that before Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan visited the White House on August 11, 2025, to meet with President Donald Trump, a preliminary...
Friday 22 August 2025
Analysis: Is the US taking a page from China's 'Big Fund'?
SoftBank's investment in Intel may look routine, but it has sent ripples through tech and geopolitics. The move shows Washington taking a more active hand in the semiconductor race...
Friday 22 August 2025
China signals soft resistance to US-approved Nvidia H20 shipments
On August 11, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that Nvidia's H20 chips were approved for shipment to China. Before this, at the end of July 2025, reports indicated that Nvidia...