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Wednesday 16 July 2025
Dixon's new deals with Chinese firms test India's evolving stance on FDI post-Galwan
India's Dixon Technologies has signed two new agreements with Chinese firms, a joint venture and an acquisition, in a move that could test the central government's evolving approach...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Nissan to close two plants in Japan; ongoing talks with Foxconn for future transformation
Nissan announced on July 15, 2025, that its Oppama plant will cease production by the end of fiscal year 2027. Vehicle manufacturing operations will be transferred to Nissan Motor...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Tesla finally enters India with Model Y showroom but skips local manufacturing amid rising global headwinds
Tesla has opened its first showroom in India as part of a cautious, retail-first strategy to gauge market demand while holding off on local manufacturing. The move reflects the company's...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Apple turns to US rare earths in US$500M supply chain shift
Apple Inc. has struck a US$500 million deal to buy rare-earth minerals from MP Materials Corp., the US producer that just last week secured backing from the Pentagon.
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Notebook production holds steady in Southeast Asia as players have no intention of moving to US
The progress of production relocation in the notebook supply chain is holding strong despite the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs. Brand clients are using a wait-and-see...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
US copper tariffs create uncertainty as India develops semiconductor supply chain
The US's recent decision to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports is expected to have minimal direct impact on India's copper exports, but it may contribute to uncertainty in India's...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Vietnam's manufacturing and AI growth: What's really happening
Vietnam is changing fast. The country is attracting more foreign investment, especially in manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI). Big companies from the US, Europe, and Asia...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Chinese humanoid robot development

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Tuesday 15 July 2025
Taiwan battery, solar sectors face safety scrutiny amid global expansion push
Taiwan's lithium battery and solar industries are confronting safety challenges that mirror risks seen across international markets, even as the government maintains support for domestic...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
US tariffs disrupt China's PCB expansion plans in Thailand
China has hit a roadblock in its printed circuit board (PCB) industry on its way to expand to Southeast Asia. Starting on August 1, 2025, the US will impose tariffs of up to 36% on...
Monday 14 July 2025
Foxconn affiliate bets on robotics, eyes axial motor breakthrough by year-end
Foxconn-affiliated company Pan-International Industrial Corp. (PI) is ramping up its shift toward next-generation technologies, targeting electric motors and robotics as key growth...
Monday 14 July 2025
Intel cuts jobs at Israel's Fab 28 as new CEO rethinks global footprint
Intel has initiated job cuts at its Fab 28 wafer fabrication plant in Kiryat Gat, Israel, marking the first time the facility—one of the chipmaker's three largest global manufacturing...
Monday 14 July 2025
Exclusive: US drone makers Skydio, Anduril turn to Taiwan for key supply chain support
A wave of next-generation defense contracts from the US Department of Defense is poised to transform the global unmanned systems industry in 2025, and Taiwan may play a pivotal role...
Monday 14 July 2025
Next-gen semiconductor push: SK Hynix prepares laser cutting overhaul for ultra-thin wafers

As the semiconductor industry pushes the boundaries of chip performance, manufacturing processes are being forced to adapt. In preparation...

Monday 14 July 2025
Taiwan-partnered MiPhi eyes strategic edge in India's semiconductor ecosystem
MiPhi Semiconductors, a strategic joint venture between Micromax Informatics and Taiwan's Phison Electronics, is positioning itself as a key player in India's push for semiconductor...