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Wednesday 14 May 2025
VSO Electronics to significantly expand in Vietnam amid US tariff
The rising demand for high-speed transmission cables, driven by advances in AI technology, was a major topic at VSO Electronics' recent shareholders meeting. Chairman Chung-Cheng...
Monday 12 May 2025
Thailand attracts Taiwanese investment as trade tensions reshape supply chains
With US President Donald Trump back in the White House, a new wave of tariff and exchange rate issues has impacted global supply chains. However, unlike in the past, businesses are...
Friday 9 May 2025
Wiwynn reports 145% YoY revenue growth in 1Q25; William Lin promoted to CEO
Wiwynn's financial results for the first quarter of 2025 benefited from strong demand for universal type and AI servers, with consolidated revenue reaching NT$170.655 billion (US$5.6...
Friday 9 May 2025
Indonesia gains favor with Taiwan EMS firms as labor stability trumps supply chain gaps
With the potential return of "Trump 2.0" and a renewed wave of tariffs, speculation is growing over another shift in global supply chains. Yet for Taiwanese electronics manufacturers,...
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Samsung to invest US$117 million in Indian home appliance plant after labor unrest
The Indian government recently announced that Samsung Electronics will invest approximately US$110 million in its home appliance production line at the Sriperumbudur factory in Tamil...
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...
Thursday 17 April 2025
Taiwanese tech leaders shift to US production, betting on automation
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, Taiwan's leading tech manufacturers, including Foxconn, Quanta, Wistron, Wiwynn, and Inventec, are accelerating investments to expand production...
Thursday 17 April 2025
Taiwan's AI server supply chain strains under pressure as TSMC expands US commitments
Taiwan's tech giants are grappling with rising costs and logistical hurdles as they follow TSMC into the US, responding to pressure from Washington to localize advanced semiconductor...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Vietnam navigates US-China tariff tensions with caution
Vietnam, historically a significant beneficiary of the "China +1" strategy, finds itself between pressure from the US and political ties with China. It was the first to engage in...
Saturday 12 April 2025
U.S. manufacturing revival faces uphill battle despite Trump's tariff pressure

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to cut national debt and encourage the return of manufacturing to American shores, aligning...

Friday 11 April 2025
Tariff impact on iPhone's production strategy
As of April 10, the latest development shows that Trump has raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, maintaining a hardline stance. For Apple's iPhone, which still relies heavily...
Friday 11 April 2025
Trump claims US has sufficient resources to produce iPhones; experts refute
Following China's announcement of an 84% retaliatory tariff on US imports, US President Donald Trump has raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, effective immediately. Analysts believe...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Foxconn expands third-party ESG audits to nine global facilities, achieves 89% compliance
Foxconn is broadening its third-party environmental, social, and governance audit program to nine facilities across China, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, and Mexico in 2024, as the iPhone...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Talent shortage and operational challenges loom in Southeast Asia expansion for PCB industry

Looking ahead to 2025, the global PCB market is expected to maintain steady growth, driven by demand from AI servers and electric vehicles...

Tuesday 1 April 2025
TSMC suppliers navigate profitability challenges as it pursues ambitious global growth
TSMC officially marked its entry into the 2-nanometer technology era with a ceremony at its Kaohsiung Fab 22 P2 plant. During the event, Executive VP and Co-Chief Operating Officer...