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Saturday 8 February 2025
TECO rebrands to accelerate growth amid subsidy cuts to Taiwan Power Company
TECO Electric & Machinery (TECO), with the goal of raising public awareness of its advancements in air conditioning and smart living products, has, for the first time, appointed...
Saturday 8 February 2025
SK Hynix reportedly appoints CPO Young-Sik Kim to lead Wuxi fab
SK Hynix's memory business in China faces numerous uncertainties due to the ongoing US-China conflict. Chief Production Officer (CPO) Young-Sik Kim will reportedly lead the Wuxi fab...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan supply chain speculates Nissan future as collapse of Honda merger talks looms
Industry observers from Taiwan's supply chain are speculating about Nissan's future direction as its potential merger with Honda appears increasingly likely to fail.
Friday 7 February 2025
Toyota's two-pronged US-Sino strategy for EV battery production
Toyota has unveiled plans to accelerate its electrification initiatives in the US and China, according to its latest financial report. The Japanese automaker will begin producing...
Friday 7 February 2025
Renesas operating profit drops 43% in 2024 amid industrial slump
Renesas Electronics Corp., a leading Japanese semiconductor manufacturer, reported significant declines in revenue and profit for the fiscal year 2024 (January–December), primarily...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan aims for 1,200PF AI computing power by 2029 amid funding concerns
Taiwan's government has set an ambitious target to expand its AI computing infrastructure to 480 Petaflops (PF) by 2029, with the potential to reach 1,200 PF through private sector...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan notebooks, 4Q 2024
Global notebook shipments are seriously influenced by Trump's tariffs with volumes to decline 7.4% sequentially in the first quarter of 2025.
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan extends cybersecurity shield to critical infrastructures after DeepSeek AI ban
Taiwan's Executive Yuan convened a meeting in February 6 to discuss cybersecurity concerns surrounding DeepSeek AI, a Chinese open-source AI platform, calling for strict precautions...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan OSATs benefit from order transfers amid US-China tariff tensions
Following the resumption of US-China trade tensions under President Trump's administration, which imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, along with former President Biden's tiered...
Friday 7 February 2025
Tesla January sales plummet in Germany amid Musk political stints
Tesla's sales in Germany plunged 60% in January 2025 compared to the same period last year, as CEO Elon Musk's recent controversial public behavior appears to be alienating European...
Friday 7 February 2025
OEMs rush chip orders ahead of potential US tariffs
OEMs have ramped up early component and processor purchases since late 2024, bracing for potential US tariff hikes, according to industry sources.
Friday 7 February 2025
Samsung eyes steady 2025 smartphone growth fueled by Galaxy S25 surge
Samsung Electronics expects smartphone market development to be stable in 2025, with the main risk factor being the volatility of exchange rates.
Friday 7 February 2025
Japanese component makers ride AI server, data center wave
Artificial intelligence (AI) and data center demand are emerging as key performance drivers for Japanese electronic component makers such as Murata Manufacturing, while performance...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan's grid upgrade accelerates as AI demand drives US orders
The global power infrastructure sector is witnessing a sweeping transformation, with governments prioritizing grid resilience and renewable energy integration. In this landscape,...
Friday 7 February 2025
Trump 2.0 fuels uncertainty for Taiwan machine tool sector
Since taking office in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has pushed policies that could become the biggest wild card for the global economy through 2025. His administration's...