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Tuesday 4 February 2025
Acer weighs US notebook production amid new tariff pressures
The Trump administration's latest tariff announcements targeting Canada, Mexico, and China have prompted Acer to consider expanding its US manufacturing operations to include notebook...
Monday 3 February 2025
Beyond price war: China's solar giants locked in escalating patent disputes, reshaping global landscape
In 2024, China's solar power manufacturing sector faced its toughest year for profitability due to fierce internal competition and a relentless price war. These challenges are further...
Monday 3 February 2025
Taiwan poised to capitalize on AI advancements brought by DeepSeek, says Acer execs
The emergence of China's AI model DeepSeek has stirred the industry, highlighting the potential of open-source technology. Acer CEO Jason Chen noted that the future will see multiple...
Monday 3 February 2025
Tariffs 2.0 hits tech: TSMC fast-tracks US expansion amid AI shakeup
The global semiconductor industry is in turmoil, with TSMC facing a rocky start to the year, hit by three major challenges at once. Earthquakes in southern Taiwan could cost billions,...
Monday 3 February 2025
Samsung to launch enhanced HBM3E in 1Q25, doubles supply target
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) plans to release an enhanced version of HBM3E as it works to close the gap with SK Hynix in HBM supply and DRAM development. The company aims to double...
Monday 3 February 2025
TSMC to hold board meeting in US next week to review progress at Arizona site
TSMC will conduct its regular board of directors meeting in the US next week. The progress of the Arizona site construction is expected to be evaluated.
Monday 3 February 2025
Honda boosts US investment by 40% to expand EV, HEV production
Honda is expanding its US investment with an additional US$300 million, aligning with President Donald Trump's policies and the growing demand for EVs in North America. This investment...
Monday 3 February 2025
OpenAI unveils plans for AI devices to rival smartphones
In a recent interview, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman unveiled plans to develop a generative AI-powered device aimed at replacing smartphones. Through this ChatGPT-optimized device, OpenAI...
Monday 3 February 2025
Taiwan vows to back 300+ Mexico-based domestic firms against Trump tariffs
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on February 2, 2025, that it will engage in ongoing discussions with the US to protect mutual industrial and national interests,...
Monday 3 February 2025
Global supply chains holds breath over Trump's 100% chip tariffs
In late January 2025, President Donald Trump proposed tariffs of up to 100% on chips imported from Taiwan, aiming to bolster US manufacturing. The move, however, risks driving up...
Friday 31 January 2025
EMS Watch: Differences in EMS/ODM development across regions according to profit margin
The top 20 EMS/ODM companies in 2024 include 9 from China, 7 from Taiwan, and 4 from North America, ranked by revenue. However, if we analyze these companies based on profit and profit...
Friday 31 January 2025
CHPT co-founder outlines new AI strategies to tackle challenges and seize growth opportunities in Taiwan's semiconductor market.
The semiconductor industry is swiftly advancing due to high-performance computing and AI smartphones, creating opportunities for AI semiconductors. With the growing demand for advanced...
Thursday 30 January 2025
EMS watch: top-down observation on supply chain
The global tech landscape has undergone significant transformation since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2019. Government subsidies totaling US$17 trillion, combined with the surge in remote...
Thursday 30 January 2025
Taiwan's mature chip makers need their own major league
Recent US Section 301 tariffs targeting China's semiconductor industry have spotlighted the mature process segment. While the definition of mature processes remains somewhat fluid,...
Thursday 30 January 2025
Foxconn chair outlines Taiwan's path to industrial transformation through patents and software
In Taiwan's pursuit of industrial transformation and upgrading, manufacturers must create unique value amid intense global competition. Foxconn Technology Chairman Young Liu believes...