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Wednesday 25 June 2025
China's 618 shopping fest loses steam as subsidy rules curb promotional tactics
China's annual 618 Shopping Festival delivered weaker sales momentum this year as government subsidy programs curtailed retailers' ability to deploy aggressive pricing strategies,...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Taiwan govt research subsidies to power next-gen nuclear energy development
Having just delivered its promise to end nuclear power use in Taiwan, the government is now offering subsidies to research emerging nuclear power technologies.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
China's solar sector faces deepening layoffs as capacity utilization falls below 50%
China's solar manufacturing industry, commanding over 90% of the global market, is undergoing another round of disruption, driven by intensifying geopolitical pressure and abrupt...
Friday 20 June 2025
China to inject US$19 billion in consumer subsidies as trade-in policy expands
In a continued push to stimulate domestic demand, China is set to release an additional CNY138 billion (approx. US$19 billion) in the second half of 2025 to fund subsidies for its...
Friday 20 June 2025
Subsidy scandal forces China to hit the brakes on EV incentives
China's sustained backing of new energy vehicles (NEVs) has hit a roadblock, as widespread subsidy abuse and escalating price competition have forced several local governments to...
Thursday 19 June 2025
US solar energy firms lay low as Trump's 'big beautiful bill' sweeps through
The US Senate has proposed a complete phase-out of tax credits for solar and wind energy, as part of amendments to Donald Trump's proposed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." However, as...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Taiwan mulls subsidies for behind-the-meter energy storage systems
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) plans to expand subsidization to behind-the-meter (BTM) energy storage systems in a bid to encourage the adoption of locally made battery...
Tuesday 17 June 2025
BTM energy storage subsidies expected to begin in 2026
Behind-the-meter (BTM) systems have become the next main focus as Taiwan's energy storage policies transition into the next phase, with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) now...
Monday 16 June 2025
US fab ambitions run into red tape and local resistance
The CHIPS and Science Act has unlocked tens of billions in federal subsidies to reshore semiconductor manufacturing in the US. Yet, major projects by leading chipmakers are being...
Friday 13 June 2025
China's 618 shopping festival boosts electronics sales as subsidy funds run dry
China's mid-year 618 Shopping Festival has driven a surge in consumer electronics sales, with smartphones, home appliances, and computers hitting peak demand as government subsidies...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Taiwan unveils US$9.3 billion chip subsidy as AmCham seeks collaboration
Taiwan's Executive Yuan announced a NT$300 billion (approx. US$9.3 billion) semiconductor subsidy program running through 2033, the island's largest-ever government investment in...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Samsung reportedly ramps up Taylor fab construction, eyeing operational by 2026
Samsung Electronics has reportedly accelerated construction at its US$37 billion wafer fab in Taylor, Texas, reaffirming its target to begin production by the end of 2026. After earlier...
Friday 6 June 2025
TSMC's additional US$100B investment prompts Trump administration to intensify pressure on Samsung
Samsung Electronics is facing a challenging period as the Trump administration, which took office in January 2025, enforces its "America First" tariff and investment policies. Initially...
Monday 2 June 2025
How to invest in the US? Government incentives at all levels to attract investment
Recently, US President Donald Trump's visit to Middle Eastern countries brought several trillion US dollars in investments and procurement deals with the US, becoming a major topic...
Monday 2 June 2025
China steps up measures to quell auto market chaos
China's car market has been grappling with the fallout from intense competition and cutthroat price slashing, forcing the government to repeatedly intervene. Misleading marketing...