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Tuesday 28 October 2025
India shifts electronics focus from assembly to component manufacturing
India's electronics manufacturing industry is entering a new phase, moving beyond low-value assembly work toward domestic component production. Both government policies and corporate...
Tuesday 28 October 2025
India's semiconductor ecosystem expands beyond fabs with software-IP firms
As India prepares to begin commercial chip production by late 2025, much of the discussion has focused on new fabs in Gujarat.
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Taiwan display module maker bets on India as factories move out of China
As industrial clusters migrate from China to Southeast Asia and India, Powertip Technology plans to intensify its presence in the Indian market starting in 2025, aiming to establish...
Tuesday 28 October 2025
India kicks off domestic PCB supply chain drive; Tamil Nadu takes the lead
The Government of India has approved the first batch of seven projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a total investment of INR55.32 billion (US$630...
Monday 27 October 2025
Global 5G SA rollout lopsided, with 95% of users in just three countries
As the global digital transformation accelerates, 5G has become a critical foundation driving comprehensive upgrades across industries. However, its revolutionary potential remains...
Monday 27 October 2025
Chinese smartphone EMS reportedly regains ground in India as bilateral ties improve
Chinese mobile electronics manufacturers are expanding their footprint in India amid signs of easing tensions between the two countries, industry executives told the Economic...
Monday 27 October 2025
Foxconn’s FIT to ramp up AirPods manufacturing, doubling Hyderabad workforce
Amid growing speculation over Apple's deepening manufacturing push in India, Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Taiwanese contract manufacturer,...
Monday 27 October 2025
Reliance and Meta launch joint venture to build India’s enterprise AI future
Reliance Industries announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Reliance Intelligence Ltd, has incorporated a new company, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd (REIL), as part of...
Monday 27 October 2025
US and Malaysia strike deal to secure rare earth supply chain
On October 26, US President Donald Trump attended the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where the US and Malaysia signed a trade agreement and a memorandum of understanding...
Monday 27 October 2025
TEEMA promotes Taiwan-style science parks overseas, with Mexico as priority site
The global electronics industry faces dual challenges of supply chain restructuring and geopolitical risks. To help member companies expand internationally and reduce trade barrier...
Monday 27 October 2025
India roundup: Tie-up with Dixon marks renewed Taiwanese investments in India's EMS
Dixon's joint venture with Taiwan-based Inventec is expected to operate after April 2026, as the Indian EMS major reports surging sales thanks to handset manufacturing business.
Monday 27 October 2025
Taiwan ramps up trillion-dollar investment plan to hedge tariff and China risks
Taiwan has introduced a NT$46 billion (US$1.5 billion) relief program to mitigate the impacts of US reciprocal tariffs. However, accounting for over 70% of Taiwan's exports, the ICT...
Thursday 23 October 2025
Inventec's tie-up with Dixon marks renewed Taiwanese investment in India's electronics supply chain
Inventec, a leading Taiwanese original design manufacturer (ODM), has entered a joint venture with India's Dixon Technologies to produce notebooks (NB), servers, desktops, and electronic...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
South Korean AI startup Rebellions partners with Malaysia's Sarawak government in Borneo
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has announced a partnership with the Sarawak state government in Borneo, marking its official entry into the Association of Southeast Asian...
Tuesday 21 October 2025
New US truck and bus tariffs set to reshape global supply chains and sourcing strategies
The Trump administration has enacted a dual trade policy under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, imposing tariffs on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses while maintaining...