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Monday 12 May 2025

Cheap cars, costly decisions: Taiwan struggles with price of trade access

In Taiwan, car prices have long been a hot topic among consumers. With recent debates surrounding whether or not to lower import tariffs,...

Monday 12 May 2025

Taiwanese AM auto parts makers expect increased demand from US tariffs

Since coming into effect on May 3, US President Donald Trump's automotive tariffs have hit the industry hard. At the same time, Taiwanese aftermarket (AM) parts suppliers are eyeing...

Monday 12 May 2025

CATL reportedly seeks US$1 billion loan to boost Indonesia battery plant investment with HK IPO plans ongoing

Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources, reported that Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest battery maker, is seeking a US$1 billion loan to expand...

Friday 9 May 2025

Aplex expects gradual recovery in 2025, eyes stable growth into 2026

Aplex Technology chairman Chad Lee acknowledged a slowdown in the industrial PC sector in 2024, influenced by uncertainties in US trade policies. Customers are hesitantly adopting...

Friday 9 May 2025

WT Microelectronics sees minimal impact from US tariffs as semiconductor market rebounds in 2Q25

WT Microelectronics, a Taiwan-based IC distributor, reports that the impact of US tariffs on its operations remains minimal, as most components are exempt from such duties. WT Microelectronics...

Friday 9 May 2025

Lee Jae-Yong's 10-year smart M&A strategy builds Samsung's technology ecosystem

Over the past decade, Samsung Electronics executive chairman Lee Jae-Yong has leveraged global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to transform Samsung into a "technology-first" company...

Friday 9 May 2025

WITS initiates acquisition plan to seek second growth curve

Wistron ITS (WITS) chairman and CEO Ching Hsiao pointed out that the model launched by DeepSeek brings a dawn of AI popularization, driving more AI applications. This will be a key...

Friday 9 May 2025

Japan's Denso, Rohm forge chip alliance targeting EVs and autonomous driving

On May 8, Japanese automotive parts supplier Denso and chipmaker Rohm Semiconductor announced a strategic partnership aimed at deepening collaboration in semiconductor development...

Friday 9 May 2025

Foxtron-Mitsubishi tie-up hands Yulon Motors edge in Taiwan's EV race

Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a joint venture between Foxconn Precision Industry and Yulon Motor Group, has signed an MOU with Mitsubishi Motors, positioning Yulon's Sanyi factory...

Friday 9 May 2025

Wiwynn reports 145% YoY revenue growth in 1Q25; William Lin promoted to CEO

Wiwynn's financial results for the first quarter of 2025 benefited from strong demand for universal type and AI servers, with consolidated revenue reaching NT$170.655 billion (US$5.6...

Friday 9 May 2025

Ford streamlines EV and software plans, refutes claims of investment cuts

In a dramatic move reflecting the mounting challenges of the electric vehicle transition, Ford Motor Company has halted development of...

Friday 9 May 2025

Taiwan unveils new 4-year cybersecurity program to strengthen resilience in AI era

To strengthen Taiwan's cybersecurity resilience, the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has unveiled the Seventh National Information and Communication Security Development Program...

Friday 9 May 2025

BMW predicts US auto tariff increases will be temporary

Due to the uncertainties caused by US President Donald Trump's tariffs on cars and components, many European and American automakers have withdrawn their 2025 sales and financial...

Friday 9 May 2025

Alibaba's Qwen gains ground in Japan, outshines global AI competitors

Alibaba's Qwen artificial intelligence models are making significant inroads in Japan, driven by their open-source framework that encourages customization and rapid innovation, according...

Friday 9 May 2025

Asus strengthens AI infrastructure push as tariff and currency risks loom

In response to the impact of tariffs and the sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar, Asus Co-CEO Samson Hu stated that the company...

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