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Monday 10 March 2025
Malaysia engages chip companies on potential US tariff impacts
According to Reuters, Malaysia is in discussions with semiconductor firms operating in the country to assess the impact of potential US tariffs on chips, Trade Minister Tengku...
Monday 10 March 2025
Taiwan caught in the trade war crossfire: What's next for its global supply chain?
US President Donald Trump has unleashed a new wave of tariffs that's sending shockwaves through global supply chains. As a result, Taiwanese businesses have been caught squarely in...
Saturday 8 March 2025
Samsung under spotlight as Trump questions South Korea's tariff policies
In his recent speech to Congress, US president Donald Trump claimed that South Korea's average tariff rate is four times that of the US, raising concerns that the Asian ally, with...
Saturday 8 March 2025
Malaysia urges solar companies to explore ASEAN markets as US tariffs take effect
The Malaysian government urges solar companies to seek alternative markets amid new US tariffs affecting Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam amid US tariff uncertainties.
Friday 7 March 2025
Automotive IC demand remains sluggish amid deepening tariff conflicts
Despite a resurgence in demand for various applications, the demand for automotive processors remains flat. Although a few chip companies are still experiencing growth due to new...
Friday 7 March 2025
Qisda expands production in Vietnam as US tariff policies reshape global supply chains
The US tariff policy is set to cause major changes in the global supply chain. Joe Huang, president of Qisda, stated that while the company currently has manufacturing facilities...
Friday 7 March 2025
How China views TSMC's US investment
TSMC's recent announcement of an additional US$100 billion investment in US manufacturing has sparked sharp criticism from Beijing. Chinese media and government officials frame the...
Friday 7 March 2025
Trump 2.0 unleashes tariff tactics: bold moves, hidden agendas, and the new world order
As US President Donald Trump marks the first month of his second term in office, the reforms and fiscal austerity measures of Trump 2.0 have exceeded expectations compared to his...
Thursday 6 March 2025
Taiwan wafer foundry industry, 1Q 2025

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Thursday 6 March 2025
Tariff war has prompted swift migration of E-paper supply chain out of China
Since President Donald Trump took office, his tariff policies have undergone significant fluctuations, with the latest adjustment raising the tariff on Chinese imports to 20%. The...
Thursday 6 March 2025
Chinese lithium battery makers face challenges from Trump's tariffs
It is becoming increasingly difficult for Chinese lithium battery manufacturers to navigate the constant changes to US tariff policy made by US President Donald Trump. These policy...
Thursday 6 March 2025
US tightens screws ahead of China's Two Sessions; can Beijing's tech pioneers break the siege?
The US has imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports just ahead of China's annual Two Sessions meetings, heightening economic and geopolitical tensions. The move underscores Washington's...
Thursday 6 March 2025
Edison Opto expedites localization strategy in Europe amid tariff concerns
In response to recent tariffs and geopolitical risks, Edison Opto's board approved the establishment of a subsidiary in Europe in December 2024. The company believes that tariff concerns...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Trump calls for termination of CHIPS Act at first address to Congress
On March 5, US President Donald Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress since taking office. He opened by stating that despite facing economic headwinds,...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
China hits back Trump's tariffs with new duties, blacklists 15 US firms
China has escalated its trade dispute with the US, imposing up to 15% tariffs on select American agricultural imports in response to the Trump administration's latest tariff hikes...