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Monday 17 February 2025
Vietnam urges Samsung to boost local hiring as tech giant expands operations
Vietnam's government has met with senior executives from Samsung Electronics to discuss the company's expansion plans in the country, including strengthening its supply chain and...
Friday 14 February 2025
Taiwan's He Jun Energy expands green portfolio after revenue surge
As US President Donald Trump's energy policies increasingly diverge from the green energy trends of previous years, industry watchers are closely following how He Jun Energy, a subsidiary...
Friday 14 February 2025
JDI shifts from Mobara LCD production, expands semiconductor packaging with Taiwan partnership
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) has announced plans to sell its primary LCD panel production facility in Mobara, Chiba Prefecture, with production scheduled to end by March 2026. The company...
Friday 14 February 2025
CHPT forecasts strong start to 2025 after record profits, optimistic about US demand growth
Increasing demand for high-performance computing (HPC) chip testing, particularly driven by AI applications, led Chunghwa Precision Test Tech to achieve record revenue and profit...
Friday 14 February 2025
Foxconn-Nissan partnership prospects stir Taiwan's auto industry
After Nissan and Honda ended their merger talks, Foxconn expressed interest in a collaborative partnership with Nissan, rather than an outright acquisition. This announcement has...
Friday 14 February 2025
Yageo launches takeover bid for Shibaura Electronics; disputes claims of no prior notice
Taiwan-based Yageo has launched a takeover bid (TOB) to acquire Japan's Shibaura Electronics. Shibaura responded by claiming it had not been notified in advance. Shortly after, the...
Friday 14 February 2025
Foxconn's CDMS offer to Nissan: A partnership, not a takeover
Following the breakdown of merger talks between Nissan and Honda, the chairman of Taiwan's Foxconn, Young Liu, stated on February 12, 2025, that the company's goal is cooperation...
Friday 14 February 2025
Trump puts CHIPS Act subsidies on hold, industry braces for renegotiations and policy shift
The Trump administration has begun reviewing incentive agreements under the CHIPS and Science Act (hereinafter the CHIPS Act), signaling potential renegotiations and delays in upcoming...
Friday 14 February 2025
Geni Ideas rides AI boom with overseas push and emerging market listing
Geni Ideas, an engineering firm for specialty semiconductor gases, is bracing for surging demand as its top customer, TSMC, accelerates capacity expansion in advanced processes and...
Friday 14 February 2025
Europe's industrial and automotive recovery stalls another quarter as two key roadblocks hold firm
Europe's industrial control and automotive sectors remain sluggish, with weak demand and excess inventory likely delaying recovery until the second quarter of 2025, according to IDMs...
Friday 14 February 2025
Chinese TV brands dominate Japan market as Korean rivals struggle
With Panasonic announcing its exit from the television business in 2025, all eyes are on global TV giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics to see how they will navigate the...
Friday 14 February 2025
AUO to sell more assets to Micron; Singapore facility seeking buyer
AUO has agreed to sell the Taichung facilities of its subsidiary, AUO Crystal, to Micron Technology. This is the second time the panel maker has sold assets to the memory vendor.
Friday 14 February 2025
Meta in talks to acquire FuriosaAI as in-house AI chip competition intensifies
Meta is reportedly in talks to acquire South Korea-based startup FuriosaAI, as major tech companies are increasingly developing and advancing their own AI chips to reduce reliance...
Friday 14 February 2025
Taiwan's auto market sees stable growth, driven by EVs and luxury models
Taiwan's automotive market has entered a stable growth phase, with electric vehicles (EVs) and high-end models showing the most significant expansion. The global momentum for new...
Friday 14 February 2025
EU narrows carbon tax scope to focus on major polluters
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a pioneering global carbon tariff, will begin charging extra costs on carbon-intensive industries—including steel,...