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Wednesday 5 March 2025
Mexico considers heavy tariffs on Chinese auto imports as US trade pressure mounts
Mexico is contemplating tariffs on Chinese imports to mitigate US trade pressures. Such tariff changes could significantly impact the Chinese automotive industry in Mexico.
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Zhipu AI obtains over US$140 million in latest financing round
China-based startup Zhipu AI has raised more than CNY1 billion (US$140 million) in its latest round of financing, with the investment to be used to fund the development of its GLM-series...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Dixon Technologies evaluating more Indian manufacturing facilities to capitalize on global supply chain shift
India's Dixon Technologies is considering expanding its manufacturing operations in Uttar Pradesh, a key hub for mobile phone production. The company aims to start producing display...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Indian mobile market has growth potential in 2025, but ARPU remains challenge, says DIGITIMES
India, the world's most populous country with a population of over 1.4 billion, has enormous growth potential in the network communications market. In the past, India lagged behind...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Stanford's David Fedor praises TSMC and C.C. Wei's Oval Office meeting as a strategic win for Taiwan
TSMC unveiled plans to nearly triple its investment in the United States to US$165 billion, a move that reshapes the global chip industry landscape amid surging artificial intelligence...
Monday 3 March 2025
HP slash 2,000 jobs: offshoring 90% of China manufacturing for North America by 4Q25
HP is cutting up to 2,000 jobs and scaling back its dependence on Chinese manufacturing for the North American market. This decision follows mounting US tariffs and rising component...
Monday 3 March 2025
India-based OSAT secures wafer-level packaging technology
RRP Electronics, supported by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has partnered with Deca Technologies to enhance India's semiconductor industry. This collaboration integrates advanced...
Monday 3 March 2025
Tesla fights back with software push in China, Model Y overhaul amid rising competition
Facing intensifying competition from both established and emerging automakers, Tesla is doubling down on software and hardware upgrades to navigate market challenges. The company's...
Monday 3 March 2025
MWC 2025: AI-powered smartphones steal the spotlight—What's on the menu for Chinese brands?
The 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) will run from March 3 to 6 in Barcelona, Spain, serving as the world's premier mobile technology exhibition. The event not only showcases next-generation...
Monday 3 March 2025
IBM shuts down China research operations, impacting 1,800 R&D jobs
IBM China Investment Company Limited (IBMV) and its subsidiaries shut down on March 1, impacting over 1,800 R&D and testing staff in Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, and other sites...
Monday 3 March 2025
Tokyo Electron explores India expansion as Tata's partner, eyes long-term supply chain integration
As India emerges as a potential key player in the semiconductor industry, Tata Electronics' partner, Tokyo Electron, is contemplating establishing a manufacturing presence in India,...
Monday 3 March 2025
Jabil, Aequs, and Tata reportedly export made-in-India Apple components to China and Vietnam
India reportedly begins exporting mechanical components for Apple products to Vietnam and China, potentially signaling an increasing development of India's manufacturing ecosystem...
Monday 3 March 2025
Semiconductors evade sanctions, flowing to Russia via Belarus and China
The UK has unveiled its most expansive round of sanctions yet targeting Russia, encompassing 107 new designations, among which are 10 companies hailing from China and Hong Kong. In...
Monday 3 March 2025
Honor Device pledges US$10 billion for AI in bid to be more than a phone maker
Honor Device, one of China's biggest smartphone makers, plans to invest US$10 billion over the next five years to become a contender in the artificial intelligence race.
Monday 3 March 2025
Philippines-based Ayala retains Integrated Micro-Electronics amid profitability outlook
According to Bloomberg, Philippines-based Ayala Corp. decided to retain Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI), its contract manufacturing subsidiary, after previously considering...