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Friday 17 October 2025
China's 50-50 chip equation: From Nexperia's freeze to a new AI supply order
The Dutch government's one-year freeze of Wingtech subsidiary Nexperia's assets, on the grounds of national security, has once again highlighted vulnerabilities in the semiconductor...
Thursday 16 October 2025
In India’s AI gold rush, Big Tech meets local reality
At the 2023 World Economic Forum in Davos, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared an illustrative story about a rural Indian farmer using ChatGPT to apply for government subsidies. Nadella...
Thursday 16 October 2025
Taiwan tackles semiconductor talent shortage amid demographic challenges
Taiwan is confronting critical workforce challenges as declining birth rates and an aging population lead to labor shortages and structural aging within its workforce. These demographic...
Thursday 16 October 2025
Policy shift prompts last-minute rush in China's EV market
China's electric vehicle market is entering a pivotal moment. As the government prepares to scale back a decade-long tax exemption policy, automakers are rushing to push new models...
Thursday 16 October 2025
Dutch seizure of Nexperia raises stakes for Chinese tech assets abroad
In a dramatic escalation of the US-China tech war, the Dutch government has seized control of the Netherlands-based semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, invoking a Cold War-era emergency...
Thursday 16 October 2025
Apple reportedly seeks tax law changes for iPhone machinery in India
Apple is lobbying the Indian government to amend income tax rules that could otherwise impose billions of dollars in taxes on its iPhone operations, sources familiar with the matter...
Thursday 16 October 2025
Taiwan offers incentives to boost local startup IPOs amid capital surge
Taiwan's government is stepping up efforts to encourage startups to pursue initial public offerings (IPOs) domestically, aiming to retain capital that might otherwise flow to markets...
Wednesday 15 October 2025
GM and Ford forced to scrap EV incentive plans after Capitol Hill pushback
In the wake of the US government's decision to end electric vehicle (EV) tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at the end of September 2025, Detroit automakers General...
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Google to invest US$15B in AI hub in Visakhapatnam to accelerate India's AI transformation
Google has announced plans to establish a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest investment in India to date. The company...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Nexperia becomes the latest casualty of tech geopolitics
In an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, Chinese tech giant Wingtech and its core subsidiary Nexperia are facing several trade barriers.
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China raises rare-earth prices 37%, tightens export controls on global tech
China is sending new shockwaves through the global economy after its two largest rare-earth producers announced a massive 37% price hike for the fourth quarter. The move comes just...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
SK Hynix's US$3.87 billion Indiana plant sparks safety backlash
South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix has reportedly encountered unexpected resistance from local residents regarding its US$3.87 billion semiconductor factory investment plan in...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Lynas and Noveon sign MOU to develop US rare earth magnet supply chain
Australian rare earth producer Lynas Rare Earths has entered a non-binding memorandum of understanding with US rare earth magnet manufacturer Noveon Magnetics to jointly establish...
Monday 13 October 2025
IISI eyes strong 4Q25 on public sector and smart city growth
Digital transformation solutions integrator International Integrated Systems (IISI) reported September 2025 revenue of NT$649 million (US$21.3 million), up 122.49% year-over-year...
Monday 13 October 2025
Philippine energy transition sparks surge in Taiwan supply chain opportunities
The Philippines has, in recent years, taken a proactive stance on energy transition, aiming to increase the share of renewable energy in its domestic grid to 35% by 2030, 50% by 2040,...