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Wednesday 5 March 2025
TSMC charts US$100 billion course through Trump 2.0 storms
Before the official announcement, there was widespread speculation about TSMC's decision to invest an additional US$100 billion in the US. While reactions to the plan were varied,...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Japan plans to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made graphite electrodes
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Finance have initiated discussions on imposing anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made graphite electrodes.
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...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Foxconn takes smart cities global, paving the way for a borderless industry ecosystem
Under its "3+3" industry strategy, Foxconn has capitalized on its expertise in AI, EVs, IoT, and manufacturing to develop three key platforms: smart manufacturing, smart EVs, and...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Taiwan reassures on advanced chip review rules; emphasizes that restrictions target China, not US
TSMC's US investment of US$100 billion is sparking concerns about Taiwan's national security and potential talent and technology drain. Taiwanese officials have reassured that advanced...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Taiwan Premier: TSMC's US$100 billion expansion abroad won't compromise national tech edge
Following C. C. Wei, the chairman and CEO of TSMC, being invited to the White House to announce substantial investments in the US, questions have emerged regarding whether TSMC had...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Taiwan government backs TSMC's US$100 billion US expansion, emphasizing mutual gains
After TSMC announced an additional investment of US$100 billion in the US, complementing its initial US$65 billion commitment, Executive Yuan spokesperson Michelle Lee stated that...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
AI surge powers Taiwan electronics sector despite Trump trade policy headwinds
Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) announced on February 27 that the composite index of economic indicators for January 2025 dropped by four points to 34, signaling a shift...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
BYD weighs third European factory to dodge rising tariffs
With the European Union (EU) increasing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, BYD is ramping up its localization efforts to minimize the impact. The company is evaluating...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Kaynes Technology eyes acquisitions in Japan, Taiwan to strengthen EMS business
Kaynes Technology, a leading Indian electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, is planning strategic acquisitions in Japan and Taiwan to expand its global footprint and enhance...
Monday 3 March 2025
Hushan strategically expands into automotive camera module sector
Hushan Autoparts, the world's largest aftermarket (AM) car door handle maker, expanded into automotive camera modules in 2018—a strategic move by Chairman YC Chen. Though seemingly...
Monday 3 March 2025
Hushan's niche triumph: Turning car door handles into aftermarket gold
Hushan Autoparts has built a thriving business in the competitive automotive aftermarket (AM) by specializing in a seemingly minor yet essential component: car door handles. While...
Monday 3 March 2025
Nvidia's global chessboard: Why Singapore dropped 18% last quarter and more

Nvidia's fourth-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2025 revealed a complex global strategy, where regional performances reflect both market...

Monday 3 March 2025
Acter enjoys robust 2024 led by project growth in Taiwan, China, and SEA
Acter, a leading cleanroom integration engineering company, achieved unprecedented revenue and profit levels in the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, owing to a large rise in...
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...