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Friday 21 February 2025
Ennostar to fully acquire Prolight Opto as part of its value-driven growth strategy
Leading LED manufacturer Ennostar plans to boost its value-driven applications by increasing its stake in Prolight Opto from 53.69% to full ownership. This decision is part of the...
Friday 21 February 2025
PC brands to hike US price as tariff pressures mount on chipmakers
Major PC brands have started raising prices on US-bound products, attributing the hikes to tariff pressures. The industry's strategy has shifted from stockpiling inventory ahead of...
Friday 21 February 2025
Nuvoton sees improvement in automotive inventories, major product lines
Microcontroller (MCU) maker Nuvoton held its earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2024 on February 18, during which Chairman Yuan-mou Su pointed to a drop in the automotive segment...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Honda-Nissan merger drama unfolds as alliances shift and Renault strengthens ties with Geely
The proposed merger between Honda and Nissan has taken an unexpected turn, with reports emerging that talks, initially called off, could be revived. In a surprising move, Honda is...
Thursday 20 February 2025
CWTC targets automotive and consumer electronics markets with new Mini LED tech
CWTC, a leading player in packaging lead frames, has intensified its focus on Mini LED applications in recent years. By the end of 2024, the company is set to enter the South Korean...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Lenovo's 3Q revenue in FY2024/25 up nearly 20%, net profit doubles
Lenovo posted strong third-quarter results for the 2024/25 fiscal year, with revenue reaching US$18.796 billion, up 19.6% year-over-year, marking its best quarterly sales in three...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan's top auto fastener vendor unfazed by US tariffs, braces for EU CBAM and Taiwan carbon tax
Taiwan's leading automotive fastener manufacturer, Spec Products Corp, maintains strong confidence in its US market competitiveness despite current tariff policies. The US represents...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on automotive and chip imports have caused 'chaos' among industry leaders
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on auto imports, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals starting as early as April 2, with potential increases over time...
Thursday 20 February 2025
China intensifies Mini LED TV strategy as South Korean experts seek OLED market solutions
A South Korean market research firm predicts that while the OLED TV market growth has stagnated, South Korean television manufacturers must leverage OLED technology to maintain their...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Japanese Startup AZAPA develops semi-solid-state battery system to cut production costs by 40%
AZAPA, a Japanese automotive development and design startup, is set to launch its semi-solid-state battery system by 2025, primarily aimed at electric vehicles (EVs) technology. This...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Taiwanese automotive component makers pivot to AI, semiconductors, and healthcare
The rapid rise of AI-driven applications in smart healthcare, semiconductors, and data storage has pushed many Taiwanese companies traditionally focused on automotive components to...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Nuvoton readies Microsoft co-developed BMC chip for mass production in 2025
Nuvoton, a microcontroller (MCU) provider, is emerging stronger from inventory corrections. Driven by recent pre-shipment demand from notebook/PC clients and continued adjustments...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Hushan Autoparts navigates US tariffs, plans strategic acquisitions to boost market leadership
Founded in 1983, Hushan Autoparts has been a global leader in manufacturing automotive door handles for the aftermarket (AM) sector for over 40 years. In 2018, the company encountered...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
China's subsidy boosts flat-screen TV sales, while chipmakers face mixed demand
China recently unveiled a series of subsidy policies targeting consumer electronics and home appliances to stimulate domestic consumption. Beyond the central government's efforts,...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
As Acer takes first swing, will Trump's tariffs spark notebook price hike in North America?
US President Donald Trump's 10% tariff on Chinese imports has prompted Acer to raise US notebook prices by 10%, making it the first brand to respond. However, US-based competitors...