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Friday 9 May 2025
Taiwan and Japan forge strategic semiconductor alliance to bolster global chip supply chain
As global tech competition intensifies, Taiwan and Japan, two semiconductor powerhouses, are deepening ties with the launch of a new strategic alliance. On May 7, the Taiwan-Japan...
Friday 9 May 2025
Indonesia gains favor with Taiwan EMS firms as labor stability trumps supply chain gaps
With the potential return of "Trump 2.0" and a renewed wave of tariffs, speculation is growing over another shift in global supply chains. Yet for Taiwanese electronics manufacturers,...
Friday 9 May 2025
WT Microelectronics projects 2Q25 rebound on Western recovery, AI-fueled demand
WT Microelectronics chairman Eric Cheng said the semiconductor sector is entering a broad-based recovery, supported by cleared downstream inventory, steady AI-related demand, and...
Friday 9 May 2025
Trump's tariff war triggers global shipping market upheaval
Global trade networks are experiencing unprecedented volatility as President Trump's aggressive tariff policies reshape longstanding supply chain patterns, according to industry ex...
Friday 9 May 2025
Chicony Power surges in 2Q25 on urgent orders ahead of 618 Shopping Festival
Chicony Power Technology, a Taiwanese power supply provider, met its revenue targets for the first quarter of 2025, maintaining year-over-year growth despite a seasonally weak period...
Friday 9 May 2025
Taiwan's chip industry faces string of crises, but China steps in as surprising lifeline
Taiwan's semiconductor equipment supply chain is navigating a period of unprecedented turbulence, battered by a confluence of global tariff escalations, tighter AI chip export restrictions,...
Thursday 8 May 2025
Lite-On boosts AI server component output, new Texas facility to help navigate tariff challenges
Lite-On Technology reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, overcoming typical seasonal declines. Despite the potential impact of US tariffs, the company is...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Fujifilm reportedly building semiconductor materials factory in India; initial supply is for Tata Electronics' wafer plant
According to Nikkei, Japanese semiconductor materials maker Fujifilm reportedly plans to set up a factory in Gujarat, India, aiming to start production by 2028. The company...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Chinese rivals threaten Transsion's Africa smartphone crown
Once crowned the undisputed "smartphone king of Africa," China's Transsion is now battling mounting challenges. While revenue continues to climb, the company faces declining margins...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Nuvoton returns to profitability in 1Q25
Benefiting from advanced supply chain pull-ins amid tariff uncertainties, microcontroller unit (MCU) manufacturer Nuvoton Technology returned to profitability in the first quarter...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Apple's earnings reveal underlying concerns, dampens confidence in PCB supply chain
Apple reported quarterly earnings that exceeded market forecasts, demonstrating strong performance in both revenue and profit. This development has brought a sense of optimism to...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Tesla deepens China supply chain ties as 95% of Model Y parts are sourced locally
Tesla announced on May 6 that more than 95% of the parts used in every Model 3 and revamped Model Y produced at its Shanghai Gigafactory are sourced domestically, underscoring the...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Apple beats expectations as iPhone sales inch higher, supply chain sees signs of a rebound
Apple on Thursday reported quarterly earnings that beat the market expectations, buoyed by modest growth in iPhone sales. Despite ongoing concerns over trade tensions and regional...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
E Ink achieves UL certification for waste management, reiterates commitment to environmental protection
E-paper vendor E Ink has disclosed that its facilities in Taiwan and China have achieved UL 2799 "Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL)" certification, demonstrating its commitment to protecting...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
SK Hynix-Hanmi Semiconductor dispute escalates, Hanwha Semitech poised to gain
A brewing conflict between SK Hynix and its long-time supplier, Hanmi Semiconductor, over thermal compression bonder (TC Bonder; TCB) equipment has intensified, potentially reshuffling...