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Friday 24 January 2025
LG eyes IPO for Indian unit as revenue growth targets nearly 10%
LG Electronics' Indian subsidiary experienced a revenue surge of almost 10% in 2024. The company remains on course with its plans to launch an IPO in India, aiming to take advantage...
Friday 24 January 2025
Trump's new policies accelerate changes as major automakers buckle up
Upon taking office, US President Donald Trump swiftly targeted immigration, electric vehicles (EVs), and energy with his first executive orders. He is considering imposing a 25% tariff...
Friday 24 January 2025
India presses Apple, Google to open up to state-backed app store
India is trying to pry open the doors of the world's biggest app stores, setting up a likely clash with Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. over social services, safety standards, and access...
Friday 24 January 2025
India roundup: local EMS and semiconductor stars emerging
With India dedicating substantial incentives to bolster its local electronics supply chain, the country is witnessing the rise of new domestic companies within the semiconductor and...
Friday 24 January 2025
Indian watchdog questions Foxconn recruitment probe, demands new investigation
An Indian human rights commission has ordered a new investigation into Tamil Nadu labor officials' handling of alleged recruitment discrimination against married women at Foxconn's...
Friday 24 January 2025
Tata to strengthen India's EV market position through battery manufacturing
Tata Motors, India's leading electric car manufacturer, is leveraging locally produced EV batteries to maintain its competitive edge amid rising competition from new launches.
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
Pegatron's Mexico plant to start production as scheduled, says chairman
In response to US President Donald Trump's tariff policy, Pegatron chairman T.H. Tung stated that the company's Mexico plant is still on schedule and will commence production in Ap...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Pegatron chair sees pragmatic approach in Trump's initial EOs
Pegatron chairman T.H. Tung has expressed optimism regarding President Donald Trump's series of executive orders issued on the first day of his second term, ranging from immigration...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Trump to prioritize US auto manufacturing despite challenges
President Donald Trump has returned to the White House, and in his inaugural speech, he reaffirmed his commitment to manufacturing in the US as a priority, vowing to revive the American...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Server ODMs to rapidly open production sites in US, with Texas being top choice
Server ODMs are swiftly establishing manufacturing facilities in the US to mitigate the impact of geopolitical uncertainties, with Texas emerging as a favored location, according...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
India powers semiconductor ambitions with GaN and SiC tech
Earlier this month, the Andhra Pradesh state government in India signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indichip Semiconductors and its Japanese joint venture partner, Yitoa...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
India's electronics supply chain faces challenges as Trump returns
Over the past four years, the Biden administration has worked to reduce reliance on China's supply chain through initiatives such as the Quad, which has benefitted countries like...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Legacy semiconductor package still crucial in Indian manufacturing: Kaynes SemiCon CEO
Kaynes SemiCon, a fully owned subsidiary of Kaynes Technology India, has emphasized the value of legacy semiconductor packages in driving the country's manufacturing goals.
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Automotive EMS vendors brace for Trump's Mexico tariff
The US is anticipated to impose a 25% tariff on Mexico starting February 1, 2025, as proposed by the newly inaugurated President Donald Trump, prompting automotive electronics manufacturing...