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Thursday 31 July 2025
BOE acquires half of Apple's MacBook LCD orders, displacing LG Display
BOE Technology is on track to surpass LG Display (LGD) as Apple's top MacBook LCD panel supplier in 2025, marking a significant shift in Apple's display sourcing as the company edges...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Tariffs & FX hits Everlight Chemical, June revenue drops 15.5%
Everlight Chemical announced its unaudited consolidated revenue for June 2025 was NT$598 million (approx. US$20.1 million), down 15.5% compared to the same period in 2024. The consolidated...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Microsoft cannot protect EU data from US government
Microsoft has admitted to a French Senate hearing that it cannot guarantee data sovereignty. Even if data is stored on servers in Europe, the US government can still access it under...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
2025 IEEE International Future Energy Challenge (IFEC) concludes successfully in Taiwan; Chroma ATE plays key role
The internationally renowned 2025 IEEE International Future Energy Challenge (IFEC), a global annual power electronics design competition for undergrad students, recently held its...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Toyota expands EV manufacturing with new plant in the Czech Republic

Toyota Motor plans to begin electric vehicle (EV) production in Europe by 2028, marking a significant expansion of its global EV manufacturing...

Wednesday 30 July 2025
Japan's Advantest raises FY2025 outlook on strong AI chip demand and weak yen
Japanese chip testing equipment maker Advantest has raised its full-year revenue and earnings forecasts for fiscal 2025, citing stronger-than-expected demand driven by generative...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
EU launches EUR30B AI gigafactory plan to catch up in AI computing power
Facing competition from the US and China in artificial intelligence (AI), the European Union (EU) has initiated a massive EUR30 billion (approx. US$34.7 billion) GW-scale AI factory...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Samsung accelerates Pyeongtaek P4 to boost 1c DRAM mass production
Samsung Electronics is accelerating the resumption of construction at the fourth phase (PH4) of its Pyeongtaek Campus Line 4 (P4) in South Korea, where construction was halted last...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
China surges ahead of South Korea in the sodium-ion battery race
As global demand for alternative battery technologies grows, sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a promising contender in the next phase of energy storage innovation. Yet while Chinese...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Taiwanese server ODMs rethink operations following Trump-driven market shifts
The rapidly evolving global geopolitical landscape has made diversified production an inevitable trend. Taiwanese manufacturers are now reconsidering how to allocate resources between...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Taiwan manufacturers adopt three-step survival strategy in response to tariff disruptions and economic downturn
As the US prepares to announce reciprocal tariffs on Taiwan, concerns persist over the potential impact on Taiwanese industries, including exports, technology, and agriculture. If...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Samsung-Tesla deal gives South Korea new leverage in US tariff negotiations
Samsung has secured a major deal with Tesla, creating new opportunities for its foundry business and providing leverage in South Korea-US tariff negotiations. The partnership extends...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Tesla AI chip deal marks dawn of Samsung's foundry comeback
Samsung Electronics has landed a next-generation AI chip order from Tesla, a deal seen as a potential inflection point for its lagging foundry business. The deal involves Tesla's...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Samsung chairman heads to Washington as Musk backs chip pact amidst tariff standoff
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong departed for Washington, DC, on July 29 in a bid to bolster South Korea's final efforts to avert a 25% reciprocal tariff from the US. The...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Taiwan's Japanese car supply chain remains hesitant on US expansion despite auto tariff cuts
After extensive negotiations, US-Japan trade talks have concluded with a significant development in tariffs on Japanese automobiles. The overall tariff rate on Japanese cars will...