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Thursday 10 July 2025
Applied Materials becomes largest shareholder of Kokusai Electric
Japanese semiconductor equipment maker Kokusai Electric will see a shift in its largest shareholder following a partial sale of shares by US investment fund KKR. Applied Materials,...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Tripolar shift: Taiwan's battery swapping market moves toward fragmentation
Taiwan's electric scooter industry may be on the cusp of a new chapter—one defined not just by innovation, but by fragmentation. With the potential emergence of a third battery-swapping...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Yageo-Shibaura merger talks shift to Taipei, signaling strategic pivot in acquisition push
Taiwan-based passive component manufacturer Yageo Corporation is advancing its bid to acquire Japan's Shibaura Electronics following multiple deadline extensions and a surprise bid...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Samsung looking to launch triple-fold smartphone in 2025
Samsung Electronics plans to launch a triple-fold smartphone by 2025, and for its goal in 2025, the Korean brand aims to equip its existing 400 million Galaxy devices with artificial...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Samsung updates 2025 supplier list, signals strategic shift in displays and China partnerships
Samsung Electronics has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, unveiling an updated list of 112 official suppliers—seven companies have been removed since 2024, while six...
Thursday 10 July 2025
China targets Taiwan defense companies with export controls amid limited business ties
China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday added eight Taiwanese defense contractors to its export control entity list, marking Beijing's latest effort to pressure the island's military-industrial...
Thursday 10 July 2025
India's Sahasra strengthens European presence with metering, supply chain partnerships
Sahasra Electronic Solutions Limited (SESL), part of the India-based Sahasra Group of Companies, has announced two strategic developments aimed at expanding its international footprint...
Thursday 10 July 2025
US tariff plans threaten Taiwan's key tech exports amid shifting trade dynamics
The US's latest tariff actions have sparked concern in Taiwan, raising fears that its export-driven tech sector could soon face steep import duties. Although Taiwan was not named...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Samsung's chip division weighs on earnings with KRW1T write-down in 2Q25
Samsung Electronics saw its second-quarter 2025 operating profit plunge nearly 56% year-over-year, largely driven by underperformance in its semiconductor unit. The Device Solutions...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Philippine-made goods face higher US tariffs, affecting Taiwanese tech suppliers
Taiwan's networking industry showed divergent revenue results in June 2025, as companies navigated evolving market demands shaped by artificial intelligence (AI) and global supply...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Gogoro bets on free rides to fuel its electric future
Gogoro Network has introduced a zero monthly rental plan for its electric scooters in Taiwan, marking a new phase in its decade-long effort to cultivate the market. Following the...
Thursday 10 July 2025
China targets Taiwanese defense firms with export ban—but impact may be limited
China is turning up the heat on Taiwan's defense sector—but the immediate fallout may be limited.
Thursday 10 July 2025
Taiwan-Germany academic collab reportedly finalizes semiconductor research projects
Taiwan and Germany reportedly have finalized the semiconductor research projects that their academics will be collaborating on from 2026 to 2029.
Thursday 10 July 2025
LG Energy Solution swings to profit as US battery demand lifts results
South Korea's LG Energy Solution (LGES) posted a significantly stronger operating profit in the second quarter of 2025, ending a streak of six consecutive quarters of losses and highlighting...
Thursday 10 July 2025
South Korea's ESOL secures funding to challenge EUV supply chain dominance and boost domestic production
South Korean semiconductor extreme ultraviolet (EUV) equipment company ESOL recently announced the successful completion of a KRW74 billion (US$54.1 million) Series B financing round...