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Wednesday 14 May 2025

Aluminum wheel maker SAI posts record profits despite tariff uncertainties

Although Taiwan's complete vehicle exports to the US consist mainly of a small number of ATVs, Taiwanese automotive parts firms have still felt mounting pressure from Trump's tariff...

Wednesday 14 May 2025

VSO Electronics to significantly expand in Vietnam amid US tariff

The rising demand for high-speed transmission cables, driven by advances in AI technology, was a major topic at VSO Electronics' recent shareholders meeting. Chairman Chung-Cheng...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Taiwan weighs AI basic law in face of national security concerns

The Taiwanese government has reservations about the AI Basic Law it is drafting over national security and risk management concerns, referencing the legislative approaches...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Taiwan's MPI sees solid start to 2025 despite currency and tariff headwinds

Semiconductor testing interface and equipment provider MPI Corporation delivered a stronger-than-expected first quarter in 2025, driven...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Display Week 2025: LGD showcases leading P2P panels and stretchable OLEDs

LG Display (LGD) is set to participate in the Society for Information Display's (SID) Display Week 2025 with a major focus on next-generation automotive displays. Highlights include...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

From Bosch to Foxconn: is a Tier 1 power shift underway in the auto industry?

In stark contrast to the somber tone of automotive parts giant Bosch, which recently warned that the industry's "automotive drought" may drag on, Taiwan's Foxconn has taken a decisive...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

PSMC to showcase 3D AI semiconductor solutions at Computex 2025

On May 12, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) revealed its collaboration with ten supply chain partners, including AP Memory, Elite Semiconductor Microelectronics,...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

PSMC chairman downplays chip tariff fears, says Taiwan's semiconductor sector remains secure amid US-China truce

The US and China agreed to a 90-day suspension of tariffs after the Geneva talks, easing tensions in their trade standoff. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC)...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Fitipower sharpens edge in OLED DDI, AI as 1Q momentum defies macro headwinds

Taiwan's Fitipower Integrated Technology plans to start mass production of OLED display driver ICs (DDIs) for mobile devices in the second half of 2025, aiming to diversify its portfolio...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

MediaTek bets on cloud applications as 2Q25 outlook remains flat

MediaTek, Taiwan's leading chip design company, reported April 2025 revenue of NT$48.754 billion (approx. US$1.61 billion), up 16% from...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Europe considers ban on Chinese solar inverters, citing cybersecurity concerns

Europe is grappling with growing concerns over the cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese-made photovoltaic inverters, prompting discussions about restricting high-risk suppliers from...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Taiwan Fertilizer launches Hsinchu-based R&D construction project

Taiwan Fertilizer Co. (TFC) has officially launched its third phase development project, with a groundbreaking ceremony for its D7-B Research and Development Building neighboring...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

MetaAge navigates US tariffs and currency swings with strategic pivot to cloud and AI

As US tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations dominate business headlines, Taiwan-based IT services provider MetaAge is navigating both challenges and opportunities in the shifting...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Hanwha Semitech establishes new R&D center to meet surging demand for TCB equipment

South Korean TC bonder (TCB) manufacturer Hanwha Semitech recently announced an organizational restructuring aimed at strengthening its development capabilities for next-generation...

Monday 12 May 2025

Sharp offloads iconic LCD factory to Foxconn amid deepening losses

Sharp plans to sell its Kameyama No. 2 factory in Japan's Mie Prefecture to its parent company, Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), as the company continues to scale back its once-dominant...

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