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Monday 26 May 2025

Trump extends deadline for 50% tariffs on EU goods to July 9

President Donald Trump said he would extend the deadline for the European Union to face 50% tariffs until July 9 after a phone call with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Monday 26 May 2025

BYD topples Tesla in Europe— signals changing of the guard in EV race

China's EV giant BYD has overtaken Tesla in monthly sales across Europe for the first time, marking a pivotal shift in the region's automotive landscape and highlighting the growing...

Saturday 24 May 2025

Tariff shifts drive Macroblock's auto chip surge

As geopolitical strains between the United States and China reshape global supply chains, Taiwanese LED driver IC maker Macroblock is seeing tangible benefits in the automotive sector,...

Friday 23 May 2025

Luxshare makes Suzhou epicenter of its US$4.2B push into acoustics, robotics, and wearable tech

Following a high-profile signing in February, Luxshare Precision has launched the next phase of its major project in Kunshan, Suzhou...

Friday 23 May 2025

XPeng rewrites mobility script with AI chips, robot pilots, and LiDAR-free autonomy

As AI foundation models embed deeper into vehicle system architecture, China's XPeng Motors is shifting from conventional car manufacturing to a full-stack AI mobility platform. Its...

Friday 23 May 2025

Wolfspeed's stumble opens the door to China's SiC ambitions

In a development that has sent shockwaves through the global semiconductor industry, US-based silicon carbide (SiC) leader Wolfspeed...

Friday 23 May 2025

Jabil and AVL deal to develop next-gen vehicle electronics

On May 21, Jabil, a global manufacturing solutions provider for the automotive industry, announced that it has signed a memorandum of...

Friday 23 May 2025

Nvidia bets on Taipei, but can Taiwan deliver?

As Nvidia chooses to build its overseas headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan's government is promising to be more than a host. It wants to be Nvidia's strongest ally. But can it keep that...

Friday 23 May 2025

Agentic AI drives disruptive innovation, Qualcomm optimistic about AI PC business growth

Qualcomm held a media briefing in Taiwan on May 21 to discuss the development of AI PCs and other devices. Kedar Kondap, Qualcomm's senior vice president and general manager of Compute...

Friday 23 May 2025

LG Electronics India posts record revenue and net profit in 1Q25

LG Electronics' Indian subsidiary reached record revenue and net profit in early 2025, strengthening its position in the South Asian market and enhancing prospects for a potential...

Thursday 22 May 2025

Japan's chipmaking expansion faces delay as market demand slows

Japan's push to revive its semiconductor manufacturing is hitting speed bumps as major manufacturers expressed cautiousness over operation or expansion amid weak demand outside of...

Thursday 22 May 2025

Computex 2025: NXP targets huge opportunities in automotive and edge cybersecurity

During Computex 2025, NXP not only featured a keynote speech on edge AI development by Jens Hinrichsen, executive vice president and general manager of Analog and Automotive Embedded...

Thursday 22 May 2025

Lotes responds to GB300 design change, aims to enter Nvidia mass production list

As the AI boom continues to reshape the global tech supply chain, Taiwan-based connector manufacturer Lotes is navigating uncertainty...

Wednesday 21 May 2025

UK's advanced technology cluster rises as EV empire expands

Julian Hetherington, director of Automotive Transformation at Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), elaborated on the development of the UK's automotive and semiconductor sectors during...

Wednesday 21 May 2025

Computex 2025: CMC Magnetics sees soaring demand for high-end optical discs; diversifies into tech, culture, lifestyle

CMC Magnetics is experiencing a surge in demand for high-end optical discs, particularly in the defense and medical sectors, resulting in supply shortages for optical disc drives,...

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