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Thursday 14 August 2025
Commentary: Trump's trillion-dollar shakedown and how tariff threats turned into investment windfalls
Following South Korea's shocking announcement to invest US$350 billion in the US, with 90% of the profits staying in the US, Nvidia and AMD reportedly have agreed to pay 15% of their...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Pegatron profit slashed by 90% due to exchange losses; new business momentum remains uncertain
Pegatron Corp. reported its lowest quarterly profit in 13 years in the second quarter of 2025, as foreign exchange losses and seasonal downturns severely affected its earnings. Net...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Asus shrugs off forex loss rumors, eyes stronger 2H25
AsusTek Computer reported a net profit after tax of NT$9.806 billion (US$327.25 million) for the second quarter of 2025, defying earlier market concerns over potential foreign exchange...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Laster Tech reports 2Q25 loss amid expansion plans in North America
LED automotive lighting module manufacturer Laster Tech announced consolidated revenue of NT$2.27 billion (US$76.1 million) for the second quarter of 2025 but recorded a net loss...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Tariff cut eases tensions for Korean auto exports, but risks remain
In a significant outcome of the ongoing US-South Korea trade deal, tariffs on automobiles and auto parts have been reduced from 25% to 15% as of April 2025. The two nations also agreed...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Taiwan industries seek tariff relief as Chinese rivals undercut prices despite 50% duties
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo recently held forums addressing the impact of increased US tariffs on Taiwanese industries. He proposed six countermeasures to help...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
HTC bets on AI glasses with Taiwan Mobile, but skips AR/VR features
HTC has announced a product launch for its Vive series scheduled for August 14, with Taiwan Mobile (TWM) set to unveil its updated application services simultaneously. The events...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
India approves four chip projects under ISM
India has approved four additional semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), further strengthening the country's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. These...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Taiwan optics maker wins orders, US robotics deals in AI and automotive lenses
Taiwan-based optical imaging manufacturer Ability Enterprise is riding a wave of positive developments, with major strides in robotics and optical imaging technology, new global partnerships,...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
China’s No. 3 automaker and Huawei tighten ties in global EV race
Huarong Zhu, the newly appointed chairman of China Changan Automobile Group (CCAG), visited Shenzhen and met with Huawei founder Zhengfei Ren. The two exchanged views on industry...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Coretronic sees July revenue drop by 23%
Coretronic posted approximately NT$3.146 billion (approx. US$105 million) in self-reported consolidated revenue for July 2025, marking a 23% drop from NT$4.085 billion (US$136 million)...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Ennostar names new chairman, focuses on 3+1 high-value applications for breakthrough
The board of directors at Ennostar Inc. has approved a significant personnel decision. Starting October 1, 2025, incumbent Lextar Electronics chairman Patrick Fan will assume the...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Apple pledges US$100 billion investment in US, shifting smartphone market dynamics ahead of 4Q25
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently committed an additional US$100 billion investment in domestic US operations. This move is poised to reshape the competitive environment of the US smartphone...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
ZillTek looks beyond PCs as automotive and medical sectors gain traction
ZillTek Technology, a digital microphone chipmaker and affiliate of MediaTek, reported lower second quarter 2025 revenue and profit margins on Wednesday, citing the strengthening...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
China subsidies and tariff extension spark August rebound in LCD panel demand
Taiwanese display manufacturers, including AUO Corporation, Innolux, and HannStar, are tempering expectations for the third quarter's traditional high season. After customers front-loaded...