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Tuesday 27 January 2026
Taiwan's auto suppliers race to capitalize on 15% US tariff breakthrough
Taiwan has obtained a preferential tariff rate of 15% on automotive parts under the US' Section 232 policy, prompting swift action from domestic suppliers to capitalize on improved...
Monday 26 January 2026
Taiwan firms face defense market barriers despite US tariff cut
The US decision to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% signals deeper cooperation in semiconductors, defense, and AI. However, Taiwanese firms still face high barriers entering tightly...
Monday 26 January 2026
LG Electronics India receives Maharashtra eligibility certificate for incentives
LG Electronics India Limited has received an eligibility certificate from the Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, making the company eligible for incentives worth...
Monday 26 January 2026
Analysis: Tariff talks spark fears of low-cost imports and origin washing in Taiwan auto sector
Taiwan's Trade Representative Jen-ni Jenny confirmed that ongoing Taiwan-US trade negotiations have reached a critical point, with the US explicitly pressing for "full market access"...
Friday 23 January 2026
Higher display import duties signal India's push to localize flat panel manufacturing
New Delhi has raised the basic customs duty (BCD) on imported flat panel displays to 20% while lowering duties on open cells and key display components to 5%, in a policy move aimed...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan electronics makers lay out strategy for a shifting global economy
The Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) held its annual year-end banquet on the evening of January 21, 2026, as industry leaders and senior government...
Friday 23 January 2026
Analysis: How Howard Lutnick is redrawing the memory-chip map

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is driving a fundamental reordering of the global semiconductor supply chain. According to exclusive...

Thursday 22 January 2026
US-Taiwan tariff deal clears key uncertainty for chipmakers, says GlobalWafers chair
GlobalWafers chairwoman Doris Hsu spoke to the media on January 21, outlining the company's current US strategy and sharing her views on the recently finalized US-Taiwan tariff agr...
Thursday 22 January 2026
Lutnick warns memory chipmakers may face 100% tariffs without US production

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have been investing tens of trillions of won each year to expand memory production as the global market...

Thursday 22 January 2026
India-based Paras Defence enters semiconductor packaging with new subsidiary
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd. announced the launch of a new subsidiary, Paras Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd., marking the company's expansion into the semiconductor packaging...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
China's premier highlights AI large models in strategic development talks
On January 19, 2026. China's Premier Li Qiang hosted a forum including MiniMax founder Yan Junjie, marking increased recognition of AI large model enterprises in national policy. This...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Thailand emerges as ASEAN PCB hub with Zhen Ding Tech's US$2.1B investment
Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) recently approved a major investment plan led by Zhen Ding Tech (ZDT), the world's largest printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, in partnership...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
China's AI industry reshapes as GPUs rise to be core strategic asset
As geopolitical tensions escalate, China's AI industry development is shifting from the application layer to underlying computing power and core chip technologies, with GPU- and AI...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Behind trade barriers, Detroit risks falling behind
The opening of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this year offered a revealing portrait of an industry caught at the intersection of political crosscurrents and...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
US semiconductor tariffs may weigh on Malaysia's export-driven industries
The US' recent announcement of a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, including Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X, could have implications for Malaysia's semiconductor sector,...