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Tuesday 19 August 2025

SK Hynix signals slowing demand for TCB equipment, putting Hanmi at risk

The market for thermo-compression bonders, or TCB, has surged on the back of booming demand for AI. But signals out of South Korea now show signs of a slowdown. New orders in the...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

US tariff measures hit simultaneously, economic slowdown expected in 2H25

US President Donald Trump has threatened semiconductor tariffs under Section 232 that could reach between 200% and 300%, with an announcement expected in the coming days. Taiwanese...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Yageo extends tender offer deadline for Shibaura Electronics amid MinebeaMitsumi price match

Taiwan's Yageo Corporation has extended the deadline for its tender offer bid (TOB) for Japan's Shibaura Electronics to August 28 amid a competitive price increase from rival MinebeaMitsumi...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

US tariffs prompt TEEMA to plan science parks in US and Mexico

Young Liu, chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) and leader of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA), raised concerns over a 20% tariff...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Trump tariffs could stall Samsung’s US surge and boost Apple

Samsung Electronics is enjoying its strongest run in the US smartphone market in years, but that momentum could be tested as US President Donald Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Taiwan unveils new support measures to shield industries from US tariff impact

The 20% reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States on exports from Taiwan officially took effect on August 7, 2025, covering most traditional industries. The impact varies across...

Monday 18 August 2025

Foxconn chair urges policy support amid the rising trade barriers

The impact of reciprocal tariffs on Taiwanese industries continues to mount, with concerns spreading across key sectors. Young Liu, Chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn)...

Monday 18 August 2025

Chipmakers bet on agentic AI to spark consumer demand for smart glasses after Ray-Ban success

Meta's success with its smart Ray-Ban glasses has ignited a wave of development in smart and AI-powered eyewear, offering fresh optimism for chipmakers who once banked on the metaverse...

Monday 18 August 2025

Qisda-backed Diva Labs rolls out new display tech for hospitals and industrial control

Diva Laboratories, a medical display unit of Taiwan's Qisda Corp., is expanding with three growth drivers: the world's first 55- and 65-inch optical bonding (OB) LCDs for operating...

Monday 18 August 2025

Tariffs, trade, and transformation: how Hushan is redefining Taiwan's auto supply chain

As the world's largest aftermarket supplier of automotive door handles and an emerging force in vehicle camera modules, Hushan Autoparts finds itself navigating a critical transformation—and...

Monday 18 August 2025

Samsung debuts world's first 115-inch micro RGB TV, aiming at OLED and mini LED rivals

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the world's first 115-inch micro RGB television, marking a bold step to reinforce its presence in the...

Monday 18 August 2025

LGD showcases new generation of in-car interactive displays

LG Display (LGD), optimistic about the automotive market outlook, showcased a fully autonomous driving concept car equipped with various innovative display solutions at K-Display...

Monday 18 August 2025

Huawei escalates IP battle with Africa's dominant smartphone vendor

Chinese handset maker Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co., known as the "king of phones in Africa," is facing a fresh legal challenge from Huawei, highlighting growing intellectual property...

Monday 18 August 2025

Section 232 investigations loom over Taiwan's key industries

Despite TSMC's US$165 billion investment in the US, Taiwan does not appear to have any special favor from the United States. Taiwan faces a higher reciprocal tariff compared to Japan...

Monday 18 August 2025

Foxconn underscores US strategy with EV and AI systems at Dallas expo

Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, presented a US-market version of its electric sport utility vehicle and showcased its...

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