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Friday 22 August 2025
Nvidia reportedly orders halts H20 chip production amid China market backlash
Nvidia's H20 AI chip, once expected to anchor its sales in China, now faces an uncertain future as reports surface of halted production orders amid Beijing's push for local alternatives...
Friday 22 August 2025
Yageo raises Shibaura offer again, challenging MinebeaMitsumi
Taiwan-based passive components giant Yageo announced it has increased its tender offer price for Japan's negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor manufacturer Shibaura Electronics...
Friday 22 August 2025
Qisda eyes second-half rebound but flags tariff and currency headwinds

Qisda forecast a modest recovery in the second half of 2025 but warned profits remain uncertain amid tariff and currency headwinds. The...

Thursday 21 August 2025
EV sales plunge in Taiwan; Yulon eyes overseas growth

Facing a challenging economic environment, Taiwan's new car market saw softened demand in the first half of 2025, particularly among...

Thursday 21 August 2025
Trump proposes 300% chip tariffs; industry warns of hit to holiday sales
US President Donald Trump is ramping up his rhetoric on semiconductor tariffs, now discussing rates as high as 300%, up from 200% earlier. Industry executives say they wouldn't be...
Thursday 21 August 2025
European luxury car brands reeling as China tightens tax policy
As global automakers battle for dominance in an increasingly competitive Chinese market, European luxury brands are facing unprecedented headwinds. Beyond losing market share to fast-rising...
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Taiwan's auto parts sector struggles to survive market freeze as tariff uncertainty lingers
Taiwan's automotive parts industry is facing its toughest challenge in years, as domestic car demand has stalled since April 2025. The sales freeze has rippled through the supply...
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Top smartphone brands gear up for 2H25: three key market trends to watch
The global smartphone market has shown signs of slowed sales growth, though major brands persist in launching new devices to stimulate demand. Key products like Google's Pixel 10,...
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Xiaomi strengthens smartphone presence amid modest global growth
Despite declining smartphone sales, Xiaomi maintained its top-three global smartphone ranking amid a mature market while its AIoT business maintained gross margins above 20%. Strategic...
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Xiaomi shifts gears as EV and AI drive growth despite smartphone slowdown
Xiaomi delivered a strong performance in the second quarter of 2025, underscoring its rapid transformation into a more diversified technology company. Growth in its EV, AI, and new...
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Chip toolmakers diverge: AI drives windfalls, China demand fades
Half of the world's 10 largest chip equipment makers reported profit declines or markedly slower growth in the second quarter of 2025, highlighting an uneven cycle driven by booming...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Commentary: Tariff delays, price anxiety, and the EV stall in Taiwan

Despite lively public debate over vehicle pricing, Taiwan's electric vehicle (EV) market has entered a period of stagnation, as long-awaited...

Tuesday 19 August 2025
HTC builds software and hardware ecosystem to drive AI glasses profitability
HTC recently launched its first smart glasses supporting Traditional Chinese, the Vive Eagle, integrating multiple AI features such as voice interaction, scene recognition, and real-time...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
China's demand for AI chips and HBM equipment persists despite uncertainty over Nvidia H20 sales
China's semiconductor industry continues to expand capacity in mature process chips while strengthening self-production of AI chips, especially as the Chinese AI sector gained momentum...
Monday 18 August 2025
China smartphone market, 2Q 2025

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