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EMS Watch
Tracking the shifts and strategies of global EMS firms amid evolving supply chains.
"EMS Watch" is a series of articles that analyze the dynamic landscape of global EMS and ODM firms, diving deep into ranking changes, strategic positioning, and their critical role in enabling AI servers, XR/MR devices, and next-generation technologies beyond semiconductors.

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Friday 25 April 2025
China braces for economic shock as the US unleashes sweeping tariff hikes
The White House has unveiled a sweeping new round of punitive tariffs on imports from China, with rates reaching as high as 245%. While not all products will be subject to the highest...
Friday 25 April 2025
Apple suppliers reportedly use shell companies in Southeast Asia to bypass China's export curbs against India
Apple's efforts to reduce its reliance on China are facing pushback from Beijing, according to a report by The Information. In early 2025, Chinese authorities reportedly...
Friday 25 April 2025
NB Industry accelerates global shift despite US overtures to China
Despite recent softening in rhetoric from President Trump and the US Treasury Secretary toward China, American diplomatic overtures have done little to slow the exodus of NB brands...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Electronics suppliers split on demand as US-China tensions escalate

As the US ramps up tariffs on Chinese imports, electronics component makers are responding differently depending on their market segments...

Thursday 24 April 2025
Samsung reportedly eyes India electronics production shift as US tariffs hit Vietnam
The US has imposed retaliatory tariffs on imports from China and Vietnam at rates of 125% and 46%, respectively. This has disrupted the supply chain strategies of major electronics...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Ericsson partners with VVDN to fully localize antenna production in India
Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) is expanding its manufacturing operations in India, aiming to localize 100% of its passive antenna production for the Indian market by June 2025. The...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
VVDN powers India's tech shift with new innovation hub amid global manufacturing exodus
According to Electronics For You and The Machine Maker, India-based electronics manufacturer VVDN Technologies has announced the inauguration of its state-of-the-art...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Alphabet reportedly redirects Pixel production from Vietnam to India amid renewed tariff disruptions
As the US imposes a 46% tariff on Vietnam and a 26% tariff on India, Alphabet executives are reportedly urging Pixel smartphone manufacturers to boost production in India. This shift...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
PC giants eyes Saudi Arabia for setting up plants as US tariffs supply disrupt
The Trump administration's imposition of reciprocal tariffs has thrown global supply chains into disarray. Industry analysis of tariff rates and regional investment incentives reveals...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
JD.com, Meituan drive export-to-domestic shift as Chinese manufacturers recalibrate
Amid escalating US-China trade tensions and Washington's push for "reciprocal tariffs," Chinese exporters are facing unprecedented strain. Canceled orders, rising costs, and growing...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Hygon delivers blowout 1Q results amid surge in domestic AI, compute demand
On April 22, Hygon Information Technology, a top Chinese high-performance chipmaker, posted its first-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing analyst forecasts. Driven by accelerating demand...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Foxconn harnesses AI to cut costs, boost efficiency, and reshape operations with in-house FoxBrain model
As generative AI gains traction in enterprise applications, Foxconn is accelerating its digital transformation with the development and deployment of its proprietary large language...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Goertek's 1Q25 paradox: sinks in sales, soars in profit with AR/VR in focus
Goertek Inc., headquartered in Shenzhen, published its first-quarter 2025 earnings on April 21, reporting sharp revenue declines both annually and sequentially. Despite this, the...
Monday 21 April 2025
Lens Technology beats forecasts in 1Q25 with 39% profit surge, margin gains
Lens Technology exceeded market expectations in the first quarter of 2025, posting revenue of CNY17.063 billion (US$2.34 billion), a 10.1% increase compared to the same period last...
Friday 18 April 2025
US manufacturing surge: Foxconn's NAM board role amplifies strategic ambitions
US President Donald Trump has introduced a series of policies designed to revitalize American manufacturing and attract industries such as semiconductors to return to the US. While...