Global supply chain: CE, IPC, automotive

CE, IPC, automotive trends

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Thursday 10 April 2025

Trump's reciprocal tariffs unsettle global supply chains; two countries not considered for production relocation

According to sources within the notebook supply chain, meetings with brand manufacturers are intensifying as companies navigate the uncertainty...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Rapid EV adoption comes with growing cyberthreats

Cyberattacks have become a growing threat to electric vehicles (EV) whose market penetration is rapidly expanding amid a major transformation of the global transportation industry,...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Foxconn plans to launch EVs in Asian markets starting in 2026

Foxconn announced on April 9 in Tokyo its ambitious plans to enter the electric vehicle (EV) market, with multiple vehicle models expected to launch beginning in 2027. The announcement...

Thursday 10 April 2025

MinebeaMitsumi to counter Yageo's bid for Shibaura Electronics with acquisition proposal

Japan's MinebeaMitsumi is preparing to launch a counteroffer to acquire Shibaura Electronics, positioning itself as a white knight in response to a hostile takeover bid by Taiwan-based...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Tariff waves freeze global supply chains, forcing ODMs and brands to seek strategic retrenchment

Shifting tariffs have thrown global supply chains into disarray. Many clients, caught in the uncertainty, have halted shipments and paused...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Mexico provides refuge from US tariffs for automotive supply chain for now

US president Donald Trump's tariffs war has heaped pressure on the entire automotive supply chain. But Taiwan-based automotive components maker Hiroca Holdings, which runs manufacturing...

Wednesday 9 April 2025

Taiwanese AM auto parts firms see challenges and opportunities in US tariffs

The latest US tariffs have caused widespread anxiety among automotive manufacturers around the world, as complete vehicles and components imported to the US become targets. Amid this...

Wednesday 9 April 2025

Infineon to acquire Marvell's automotive Ethernet unit for US$2.5 billion

Infineon Technologies AG has agreed to acquire Marvell Technology's automotive Ethernet business for US$2.5 billion, aiming to strengthen its automotive microcontroller (MCU) and...

Wednesday 9 April 2025

MediaTek unveils Kompanio Ultra, hints at AI PC ambitions

MediaTek has launched its most powerful Chromebook platform to date, the Kompanio Ultra, signaling a significant leap in performance and AI capabilities. Built on TSMC's 3nm process,...

Wednesday 9 April 2025

Wah Hong sees revenue surge amid China's subsidy push and tech demand

Optical film manufacturer Wah Hong reported a robust financial performance for March 2025 and the first quarter of 2025, driven by China's appliance subsidy policies and rising demand...

Tuesday 8 April 2025

Macronix introduces all new ArmorBoot MX76 to meet demand for security and high performance in AI, smart healthcare, and automotive IoT markets

Macronix, a leading global non-volatile memory (NVM) integrated device manufacturer, has launched its all-new ArmorBoot MX76 series flash memory. The ArmorBoot MX76 is designed for...

Tuesday 8 April 2025

Apple suppliers in China say US tariffs have limited impact — but risks are rising

On April 7, multiple Chinese Apple suppliers responded to the Trump administration's newly announced "reciprocal tariffs." Reports from Xinhua...

Tuesday 8 April 2025

After high-level phone talks, US prioritizes Japan for tariff negotiations

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump have agreed to initiate bilateral discussions on tariff measures, following a phone conversation on April 7. Prime...

Tuesday 8 April 2025

India's CDIL and Infineon team up to tackle local chip market needs

CDIL Semiconductors, one of India's oldest semiconductor firms, is teaming up with Infineon Technologies to bring localized power discrete solutions to the Indian market.

Tuesday 8 April 2025

Ultra large TVs still see momentum from China's incentive policy

China's incentive program to boost consumption has triggered TV replacement demand starting in the second half of 2024. Although overall demand has slowed recently, the ultra large...

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