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Tuesday 22 April 2025
Tariff pressure triggers Chinese companies' southbound shift — Lenovo, Haier expand India manufacturing
With US-China trade tensions escalating, the Trump administration has hiked tariffs on Chinese imports to as high as 245%, sharply increasing pressure on Chinese exporters. In contrast,...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Taiwan chipmakers face mounting pressure from Trump's trade policies
Taiwan's semiconductor industry confronts growing uncertainty as the Trump administration escalates trade tensions with threats of new tariffs and investigations. Minister of Economic...
Monday 21 April 2025
Musk's Optimus robot faces supply chain hurdles amid US-China dispute
Intensifying US-China trade tariffs could hamper emerging humanoid robot industries that rely on China's efficient supply chain, according to analysts. Tesla's plan to mass-produce...
Monday 21 April 2025
China tariffs may undermine US humanoid robotics lead
Analysts warn that the US's escalating tariffs on Chinese imports may undercut the country's ability to stay competitive in the emerging humanoid robotics sector. As the US continues...
Monday 21 April 2025
Hong Kong's trade role dims under US-China tensions
Once hailed as Asia's freest port and a gateway between China and the world, Hong Kong now finds itself increasingly swept up in the geopolitical undertow of US-China tensions. As...
Monday 21 April 2025
Taiwan supports global AI supply chain, says DIGITIMES chairman in new book 'SEMI Country'
As the tariff war between the US and China intensifies, undermining the existing global supply chain order, DIGITIMES chairman Colley Hwang has released his latest book, "SEMI Country."...
Monday 21 April 2025
FCS Machinery sees significant demand from new energy car sector; overall equipment order visibility extends to 2Q26
Injection molding machine maker FCS Machinery has disclosed that it is gaining momentum from the reshaping of the global supply chain, with increases in orders from multiple sector...
Monday 21 April 2025
'Year of gear reducer': Turvo to benefit from humanoid robot demand boom
Turvo International chairman Chun-Chang Liu has declared 2025 the "year of the gear reducer," citing strong growth momentum in industrial automation and rising global interest in...
Monday 21 April 2025
Lens Technology beats forecasts in 1Q25 with 39% profit surge, margin gains
Lens Technology exceeded market expectations in the first quarter of 2025, posting revenue of CNY17.063 billion (US$2.34 billion), a 10.1% increase compared to the same period last...
Monday 21 April 2025
US strengthens supply chain resiliency as China tightens rare earth controls
Following the imposition of US tariffs, China announced it would enforce export controls on certain rare earth metals—materials critical to sectors like electric vehicles, semiconductors,...
Monday 21 April 2025
Automation reimagined: Industry shifts from full autonomy to AI-augmented smart factories
Despite the disruptions caused by US tariffs, industry leaders say their long-term manufacturing strategies remain unchanged. Instead, the changing trade environment has reinforced...
Monday 21 April 2025
India roundup: Foxconn reportedly eyes first northern Indian plant as tariff shifts impact iPhone costs
Foxconn may build its first northern India plant in Greater Noida as tariff shifts make India-made iPhones cheaper than China-made ones in the US market.
Monday 21 April 2025
Germany-Taiwan trade grows as German companies eye high-tech
Taiwan and Germany recorded a 2% growth in bilateral trade in the first quarter of 2025, reaching US$5 billion despite mounting geopolitical tensions and concerns over US tariff policies,...
Monday 21 April 2025
TSMC's confidence tested by supply chain concerns
The recent earnings call from TSMC conveyed an optimistic message. However, downstream brand manufacturers are adopting a more cautious stance regarding future market demand changes...
Saturday 19 April 2025
Inside the tariff freeze: Bessent's quiet power play in the White House
Is there a rift within Trump's camp over tariffs? Al Jazeera raised that very question as tensions flared between key figures in early April...