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Thursday 20 February 2025
Innolux expects lower costs 'thanks' to tariff impact
Innolux president James Yang noted that US tariffs could lead to more factories in Asia, thus lowering costs and improving logistics efficiency. This strategy would enhance response...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Apple develops first custom 5G modem for iPhone 16e, reducing Qualcomm dependence
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e featuring the company's first in-house developed 5G modem chip, named the Apple C1. The new modem, which the company claims is the most energy-efficient...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on automotive and chip imports have caused 'chaos' among industry leaders
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on auto imports, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals starting as early as April 2, with potential increases over time...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Murata prepares for future expansion with test production in India
Japanese iPhone component maker Murata Manufacturing (Murata) has begun test production in India to address growing domestic demand, with plans to gradually expand its manufacturing...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Supply chain implications of iPhone 16e reveal Apple's strategic shifts
Apple's latest iPhone 16e combines premium features with affordability, marking several strategic shifts in the company's supply chain and manufacturing approach. While consumers...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Trump calls Tesla's India factory plans 'unfair' amid EV expansion rumors
US President Donald Trump has criticized Tesla's potential plans to manufacture electric vehicles in India, calling the move "unfair" to the US during an interview with Fox News...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Hushan Autoparts navigates US tariffs, plans strategic acquisitions to boost market leadership
Founded in 1983, Hushan Autoparts has been a global leader in manufacturing automotive door handles for the aftermarket (AM) sector for over 40 years. In 2018, the company encountered...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
As Acer takes first swing, will Trump's tariffs spark notebook price hike in North America?
US President Donald Trump's 10% tariff on Chinese imports has prompted Acer to raise US notebook prices by 10%, making it the first brand to respond. However, US-based competitors...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
TSMC takes over Intel foundry? Samsung and Rapidus face steep headwinds
The global market is watching how TSMC, pressured by the US, might assist Intel's foundry operations, while Samsung Electronics and Rapidus, also facing challenges, may similarly...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
China shifts strategy on US tech rivalry: industry leaders responds to Xi's call
In Beijing's early spring of 2025, the Chinese government reconvened its first meeting with private enterprises in nearly six years, with technology taking center stage.
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Infineon ships first 8-inch SiC product to customers
According to Infineon's press release, the company is advancing its 8-inch silicon carbide (SiC) technology, having released its first products in the first quarter of 2025. These...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Acer's 10% price hike: Assessing fallout of US tariffs on American firms and Asia
Acer CEO Jason Chen confirmed in a UK interview that the company will raise prices on US-bound laptops made in China by 10% next month in response to Trump's tariffs. He also hinted...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Former TSMC chairman Mark Liu launches new think tank to bolster US tech competitiveness
Mark Liu, the former executive chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is spearheading a bold initiative to enhance American technology leadership. According...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Fujifilm expands CMP slurry and post-CMP cleaner production to target advanced processes
Fujifilm is rapidly expanding its production of semiconductor materials in Kyushu, Japan. In addition to increasing the production capacity of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP)...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Taiwan dismisses Trump's TSMC claims, reaffirms win-win semiconductor partnership

After President Trump claimed that Taiwan has taken America's semiconductor chip business away, some speculate that the US government...