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Monday 12 May 2025

Planet Technology faces currency headwinds but posts strong revenue, boosts R&D to drive growth

Taipei-headquartered networking equipment manufacturer Planet Technology is experiencing financial challenges due to recent fluctuations in the New Taiwan Dollar (US Dollar equivalent...

Monday 12 May 2025

Panasonic announces 10,000 layoffs to boost profitability

Panasonic Holdings has unveiled plans to lay off approximately 10,000 employees, split evenly between Japan and overseas, as part of structural reforms to improve profitability. The...

Monday 12 May 2025

SoftBank enters AI memory race with IP-led strategy for next-gen data centers

SoftBank Group revealed on May 8, 2025, that it is developing next-generation high-efficiency memory specifically designed for AI data centers. Rather than producing the chips in-house,...

Monday 12 May 2025

Chief Telecom delivers record 1Q25 growth, defies tariff and currency headwinds

Taiwan-based internet data center provider Chief Telecom has posted robust first-quarter results, achieving double-digit growth across all major financial metrics despite global trade...

Monday 12 May 2025

Rayzher, Acter, and Nova Technology ride chip expansion with strong project demand and regional growth

Rayzher, Acter, and Nova Technology all reported robust revenue growth in early 2025, fueled by strong demand from the semiconductor and memory sectors. Backed by expansion projects...

Monday 12 May 2025

Hiwin Technologies navigates tariff, exchange rate shifts with diversified sourcing and hedging strategies

Recent disruptions in Taiwan's industrial supply chain due to tariff and exchange rate changes have garnered significant attention regarding their impact on the industry. In an online...

Monday 12 May 2025

Consumer and communication product shipments drive Pegatron's double-digit revenue growth in April

Pegatron Corporation reported April 2025 revenue of NT$102.871 billion (approx. US$3.42 billion), showing a 21.55% increase from the previous month and a 14.71% rise from the previous...

Monday 12 May 2025

Trump's tariffs rattle Southeast Asia: What it means for Taiwan's supply chain strategy

The latest round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump is shaking up Southeast Asia's manufacturing heartland, dealing a blow to nations that form the backbone of Taiwan's electronics...

Monday 12 May 2025

Thailand attracts Taiwanese investment as trade tensions reshape supply chains

With US President Donald Trump back in the White House, a new wave of tariff and exchange rate issues has impacted global supply chains. However, unlike in the past, businesses are...

Monday 12 May 2025

Cheap cars, costly decisions: Taiwan struggles with price of trade access

In Taiwan, car prices have long been a hot topic among consumers. With recent debates surrounding whether or not to lower import tariffs,...

Friday 9 May 2025

Exchange rate and price pressure hit Flexium, resulting in 1Q25 loss

Flexible printed circuit (FPC) manufacturer Flexium Interconnect (Flexium) reported a loss in the first quarter of 2025 due to continued weak demand for smartphones and no significant...

Friday 9 May 2025

TSMC sets April revenue record at US$11.55 billion; YTD tops US$33 billion

TSMC, the world's top contract chipmaker, posted consolidated revenue of NT$349.57 billion (approx. US$11.55 billion) in April 2025, up...

Friday 9 May 2025

Lee Jae-Yong's 10-year smart M&A strategy builds Samsung's technology ecosystem

Over the past decade, Samsung Electronics executive chairman Lee Jae-Yong has leveraged global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to transform Samsung into a "technology-first" company...

Friday 9 May 2025

FX losses erase over 40% of Acer's 1Q25 operating profit

Acer Inc. delivered solid operating results for the first quarter of 2025, but sharp foreign exchange losses undercut its profitability. The company reported NT$445 million (approx...

Friday 9 May 2025

Japan's Denso, Rohm forge chip alliance targeting EVs and autonomous driving

On May 8, Japanese automotive parts supplier Denso and chipmaker Rohm Semiconductor announced a strategic partnership aimed at deepening collaboration in semiconductor development...

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