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Thursday 3 April 2025
Trump's 32% tariff on Taiwan exempts chips but hits key tech exports
US President Trump announced a reciprocal tariff rate of up to 32% on Taiwan, exceeding expectations (however, items such as steel, aluminum, copper, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Nvidia H20 chips face Chinese supply shortage amid export concerns
Chinese distributors of Nvidia's H20 GPU are facing severe supply constraints as demand surges for AI computing power in the market. According to a notice from Chinese tech firm H3C...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Foxconn expands third-party ESG audits to nine global facilities, achieves 89% compliance
Foxconn is broadening its third-party environmental, social, and governance audit program to nine facilities across China, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, and Mexico in 2024, as the iPhone...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Apple faces AI challenge in China as local competition intensifies
As China rapidly advances in artificial intelligence, local smartphone brands are integrating AI technology to strengthen their market positions. Meanwhile, Apple has yet to launch...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
'Machine gun' tariffs: Trump's economic barrage forces supply chain recalculation
US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy has struck the global economy like a machine gun blast. His 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, coupled with uncertainties...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Wi-Fi 7 set to replace Wi-Fi 6 by 2025, but industry opinions on growth remain divided

The supply chain expects Wi-Fi 7 to replace Wi-Fi 6 as the market mainstream by 2025, gradually. Despite optimism among certain sectors...

Tuesday 1 April 2025
UMC completes expansion of 22nm fab, set to begin production in 2026
On April 1, UMC announced the opening ceremony for its expanded facility in Singapore. The first phase of this new plant is scheduled to commence production in 2026, which is expected...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Taiwan's aerospace champion faces challenges as defense initiative nears end
Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) will conclude its "National Defense Self-Sufficiency" initiative in 2026, with Chairman Kai-Hung Hu warning of challenges ahead...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
IT panel demand remains robust amid PC replacement cycle expectations
While LCD television panel demand falters, IT panel manufacturers maintain optimism fueled by anticipated device replacement trends. Monitor panel markets showed strong March 2025...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Apple top brass back in China: smart manufacturing partners in the spotlight
Three months into 2025, Apple's senior leadership is back in China. CEO Tim Cook posted "Hello, Beijing" on Weibo, marking his fourth visit in just over a year. COO Jeff Williams...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Pre-US auto tariffs buying frenzy fuels supply chain woes
The US auto industry is experiencing a purchasing frenzy ahead of the 25% tariff set to take effect on April 3 under President Donald Trump. The tariff will be expanded on May 3 to...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 3: Behind the decades of expertise anchoring global supply chains
Between the 1960s and 1980s, the semiconductor industry primarily used a vertically integrated model covering all aspects, from equipment to materials. This approach disadvantaged...
Monday 31 March 2025
Darfon sees strong growth by 2026 as its green energy de-inventory ends
As Darfon's de-inventory process finally coming to an end, a more robust supply chain as well as better-integrated group resources are gradually falling into place. Andy Su, chairperson...
Monday 31 March 2025
KPMG survey: China's executives prioritize survival over growth
Most Chinese chief executives are focusing on corporate survival rather than growth strategies, with geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions ranking as their top concerns...
Monday 31 March 2025
Japan injects US$5.4 billion into Rapidus, eyes US$660 million in private funding for 2nm chip rollout
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) said on March 31, 2025, it will provide up to JPY802.5 billion (US$5.4 billion) in fresh funding to Rapidus, a domestic startup...