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Tuesday 4 March 2025
TV panel prices surge: When will purchasing momentum reverse?
As panel manufacturers normalize production cuts, traditional seasonal dynamics have reversed over the past two years. Following US President Donald Trump's inauguration in January...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Riding smart glasses' market momentum from CES 2025, Coretronic eyes industrial growth
The AI/AR glasses market is drawing attention at CES 2025, with shipments expected to surge before 2030. Coretronic Intelligent Robotics, having spent over six years developing AR...
Monday 3 March 2025
Sercomm CEO James Wang cautious about possible 'tariff storm' in 2Q25 with Taiwan among high-risk regions
According to James Wang, chairman and CEO of Sercomm, the company initially expected a replenishment of network equipment inventories in 2024, which has been delayed until the second...
Monday 3 March 2025
Temporary PC production surge amid tariff concerns; Windows on Arm loses momentum
Despite a production ramp since the end of 2024, there are worries this surge might result more from Trump-era tariffs than genuine demand recovery. As a result, PC manufacturers...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Sysgration to ship new IPC products ahead of schedule
Taiwanese industrial PC (IPC) maker Sysgration is expected to benefit from US President Donald Trump's tariff policy, with its Texas plant anticipated to begin mass production in...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Taiwan readies negotiation strategy for possible Trump chip tariff
Since beginning his second term, US President Donald Trump has shaken up the international community and rattled the US government as he seeks to reorganize it. Trump's interest in...
Thursday 27 February 2025
DIGITIMES editor's pick: How Apple navigates US-Sino rivalry as Cook engages Trump 2.0
Apple CEO Tim Cook has spent the past eight years skillfully navigating the turbulent waters of US-China relations. Under both Donald Trump's first administration and Joe Biden's...
Thursday 27 February 2025
US tariffs on TSMC could force IC designers to shoulder higher production costs
US President Trump announced that starting in April 2025, a 25% tariff will be imposed on semiconductors, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals, with plans for gradual increases. Experts...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
US govt pressures South Korean firms with US$1 billion investment target
Donald Trump, President of the United States, has repeatedly signaled potential tariff increases on semiconductors and possible adjustments to the CHIPS Act subsidies, intensifying...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Apple's US$500 billion US investment plan sparks debate over its strategic implications
Apple's announcement of a US$500 billion investment in the US over the next four years could reshape its manufacturing landscape, yet raises questions about its implications. With...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Strong semiconductor demand drives Everlight Chemical's electronic chemicals growth
Driven by the demand for semiconductors, mini-LED, and micro-LED technologies, Everlight Chemical saw robust revenue performance in its electronic chemicals segment throughout 2024...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Japan govt to seek US tariff exemption for Rapidus' 2nm chips
The Japanese government will send officials to the US in March 2025 to discuss various tariff issues, including potential exemptions for the 2nm chips produced by Rapidus. They believe...
Friday 21 February 2025
BizLink optimistic about production relocation opportunities in 2025
Cable and connector maker BizLink expects steady demand for high-performance computing (HPC) and semiconductor production equipment (SPE) to drive growth in 2025, with chairman Roger...
Friday 21 February 2025
PC brands to hike US price as tariff pressures mount on chipmakers
Major PC brands have started raising prices on US-bound products, attributing the hikes to tariff pressures. The industry's strategy has shifted from stockpiling inventory ahead of...
Friday 21 February 2025
Samsung considers smartphone production exodus from China amid US tariff concerns
Samsung Electronics is evaluating significant changes to its smartphone supply chain in response to tariff measures implemented by the Trump administration. According to South Korean...