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Monday 3 February 2025
STMicro's worst year in decades: sales drop, job cuts amid continuous market slump
STMicroelectronics (STMicro) plans to cut 2,000 to 3,000 jobs, approximately 6% of its global workforce, through early retirement programs or natural attrition as it grapples with...
Monday 3 February 2025
US-Sino tariff war: limited immediate impact, long-term risks looms
According to Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) economists Chang Shu and David Qu, the latest 10% tariff hike on Chinese goods shifts the next move to Beijing. Signed by President Donald...
Friday 31 January 2025
Chinese automakers face challenges in auto parts localization amid quality demands
The automotive industry's stringent safety and reliability requirements are presenting significant challenges to the Chinese government's ongoing push to increase the localization...
Friday 24 January 2025
From titans to transitions, what's left for HTC and VIA?
Before the Lunar New Year, HTC disclosed that a portion of its extended reality (XR) research and development team would be incorporated into Google during the first quarter of 2025...
Friday 24 January 2025
Taiwan auto parts maker drives growth with AI healthcare focus while expanding core business
Taiwan-based Global PMX, a major manufacturer of automotive powertrain and safety components, has successfully expanded its presence in AI-powered digital healthcare and other sectors...
Friday 24 January 2025
European automakers face carbon penalty storm, pressuring EU to reconsider regulations
The European Union (EU) has raised carbon emission standards to 93.6g/km starting in 2025, leading to penalties that could reach EUR15 billion (US$15.6 billion), according to the...
Friday 24 January 2025
EV showdown: Can China outpace the US in the electric vehicle race?
On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump issued a series of orders, notably revoking electric vehicle (EV) subsidies and vowing to revive the glory of the...
Friday 24 January 2025
Sintrones eyes exponential growth amid edge AI application opportunities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and Sintrones Electronics is capitalizing on emerging opportunities in vertical application markets...
Friday 24 January 2025
Google Taiwan undergoes small-scale restructuring following acquisition of HTC Vive teams
Google invested US$ 250 million in the acquisition of HTC Vive's R&D team, highlighting its ambitions in the headsets and smart glasses sectors. Regarding this acquisition, Google...
Friday 24 January 2025
TI outperforms market expectations despite a downturn in automotive and industrial sectors
Texas Instruments (TI)'s latest financial results for the fourth quarter show a nuanced performance, with overall revenue slightly declining yet exceeding market forecasts, indicating...
Friday 24 January 2025
Taiwan's automotive AM leaders hit record revenues on North American demand
According to a report by Fortune Business Insights, the global automotive aftermarket (AM) market reached US$418.95 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Samsung 2025 agenda: AI, subscription services at the core of innovation
Samsung's fourth-quarter 2024 financial performance missed market expectations. The company aims to regain momentum in 2025 by focusing on AI, robotics, and subscription services...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Hyundai, Samsung, LG brace for impact as Trump's tariff plans target Mexico
As Donald Trump takes office with his "America First" agenda, South Korea's electronics and automotive industries are closely monitoring potential shifts in global trade policies...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Acer's HSN expands multi-brand repair services with three-pronged growth strategy
Highpoint Service Network (HSN), Acer's subsidiary specializing in brand repair services, has achieved record-breaking annual revenues since its establishment in 2018. The company's...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Intel's Chromebook market share may fall below 65% despite expanding market
Chromebook shipments are forecast to grow 20% in 2025; despite that, Intel's market share in the Chromebook chip sector may decline to below 65%, according to industry sources.