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Wednesday 9 July 2025

Tax policy uncertainty stalls Taiwan's auto sector despite govt push

As the calendar turns to July, major car brands across Taiwan are rolling out aggressive promotional campaigns in a bid to jumpstart lackluster sales. However, while automakers are...

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Seetel partners with Canadian firm to expand global energy storage reach

Taiwan's Seetel, a lithium battery and energy storage manufacturer, said Tuesday it formed a strategic alliance with Canadian energy storage solutions provider Energy Plug to expand...

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Trump's tariff push spreads to auto parts in global trade escalation

The Trump administration has moved to expand its sweeping tariff policy on global automotive imports, introducing a new round of "reciprocal...

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Kinko Optical avoids price war, achieves 25% revenue surge in 1H25 with premium lens strategy

Taiwan-based Kinko Optical has strategically avoided low-price competition by expanding its mid- to high-end lens and next-generation product offerings, resulting in nearly 25% revenue...

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Trump to impose 25% tariffs on South Korean exports, raising pressure ahead of August deadline

US President Donald Trump has formally notified South Korea of plans to impose a 25% tariff on select imports, with implementation set...

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Meta invests US$3.5 billion in world's largest eyewear maker in AI glasses push

Meta Platforms Inc. bought a minority stake in the world's largest eyewear maker, EssilorLuxottica SA, a deal that increases the US tech giant's financial commitment to the fast-growing...

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Is a 25% US tariff on Japan high? Combined impact of auto and steel tariffs significant

US President Donald Trump notified trade partners on July 7, 2025, Eastern Time, of new tariff rates set to take effect on August 1. He first informed Japan and South Korea that a...

Wednesday 9 July 2025

GlobalFoundries goes full-stack on AI chips with MIPS buy

GlobalFoundries has announced an agreement to acquire MIPS, a supplier of AI and processor intellectual property (IP). The acquisition aims to broaden GlobalFoundries' customizable...

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Volvo cuts jobs in China as EV ambitions stall and global restructuring accelerates

Volvo Cars has begun laying off staff in its China operations, with the majority of the cuts affecting its Shanghai-based technical and research and development center, according...

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Commentary: Foxconn’s EV triangle may hinge on Nissan’s Oppama plant

With global EV growth decelerating, Taiwan's Foxconn is pressing ahead with its electric vehicle ambitions. The company is reportedly in advanced talks with Nissan Motor over a potential...

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Foxconn eyes Nissan factory as EV gateway in Japan

Nissan Motor Co. has initiated discussions with Foxconn over a possible collaboration to convert its Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa...

Wednesday 9 July 2025

IBM sees potential in Taiwan & Japan as quantum strategies advance

Hans Dekkers, General Manager of IBM Asia Pacific, recently returned to Taiwan for his fifth visit in less than a year since taking office. He believes Taiwan and Japan will play...

Tuesday 8 July 2025

Groq sets up shop in Finland as sovereign AI demands surge

Groq, the US-based AI chipmaker, has launched its first European data center in Helsinki, accelerating its global expansion and tapping...

Tuesday 8 July 2025

With tariff clarity, Aeon Motor’s Vietnam strategy shifts into high gear

Taiwanese electric vehicle maker Aeon Motor has officially begun mass production at its new Vietnam facility as of April, with the first...

Tuesday 8 July 2025

BYD begins Brazil plant operations despite production delays and labor probe

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is set to officially commence operations at its Brazil car plant in July 2025. However, due to heavy rains and a labor investigation, the...

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