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Friday 11 April 2025
The hidden cost of replacing China's manufacturing
US President Donald Trump's escalating tariff policies—culminating in a 90-day tariff suspension that excluded China—have rattled global supply chains. With major brands...
Friday 11 April 2025
Taiwan must go beyond trade to secure strategic ties with US, industry leader says

As Washington presses pause on sweeping new tariffs—with China singled out for sharply higher rates—Taiwan is seizing the...

Thursday 10 April 2025
AI's global showdown: is regulation killing innovation or saving us from chaos?
The global race for AI supremacy is exposing deep fractures in regulatory approaches, with experts at the US-Taiwan Symposium: AI Regulation and Global Supply Chain warning that philosophical...
Thursday 10 April 2025
RF-SOI inventory hits inflection point as Soitec unveils next-wave tech trends
Two years ago, the semiconductor sector faced difficulties as RF-SOI inventory levels reached their highest during a downturn in the smartphone market. Nevertheless, France's Soitec,...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Tariff tensions overshadow TSMC's robust 1Q25 performance
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported better-than-expected revenue for March and the first quarter of 2025, easing earlier market concerns about earthquake disruptions...
Thursday 10 April 2025
TSMC's March revenue jumps, but tariff risks cloud outlook
TSMC's March revenue surged, yet future forecasts face uncertainties. Potential US tariffs and a possible US$1 billion fine for export violations raise concerns despite strong AI...
Thursday 10 April 2025
US-China tariff clash imperils chip supply chain, May turmoil looms
The Trump administration's aggressive tariff policies have unleashed a new wave of disruption across the global electronics supply chain. Following China's retaliatory move to impose...
Thursday 10 April 2025
SK Group seeks to sell majority stake in semiconductor wafer maker SK Siltron
SK Group is looking to sell its majority stake in semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK Siltron, according to South Korean media reports citing industry sources. The conglomerate has...
Thursday 10 April 2025
90-day pause: Tariff strategy shifts into round two
The 90-day tariff suspension is a tactical move to stabilize the US economy while ramping up pressure on China, says DIGITIMES VP Eric Huang, who sees the move as the start of a new...
Thursday 10 April 2025
India-based Cyient launches IC design subsidiary with US$100 million investment
Engineering and technology solutions provider Cyient has launched a wholly-owned semiconductor subsidiary, Cyient Semiconductors, with a committed investment of US$100 million. The...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Italy pulls support for STMicroelectronics CEO as board battle heats up
The Italian government is withdrawing its support for STMicroelectronics NV CEO Jean-Marc Chery and his management team, Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said.
Thursday 10 April 2025
China’s rare earth export controls threaten South Korean semiconductor supply chains

As the US-China trade war intensifies, China has announced export controls on rare earths, a critical raw material for semiconductor...

Thursday 10 April 2025
SK Group chairman makes unannounced Taiwan visit, focuses on AI supply chain
After nearly ten months, SK Group chairman Tae-won Choi's private jet landed again in Taiwan, signaling renewed efforts to deepen ties with key players in the AI supply chain. Exclusive...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Innoscience secures US patent victory as China accelerates third-gen semiconductor development
Beijing's push to dominate third-generation semiconductor technology is taking shape along divergent paths, with silicon carbide (SiC) development now accelerating after overcoming...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs dismisses merger rumors between GlobalFoundries and UMC

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has wielded tariffs as a tool to disrupt global trade. On April 9, Taiwan's Minister of Economic...