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Saturday 19 July 2025

Forward Science's AI-powered vacuum systems win major orders from PSMC, Macronix

Taiwan's Forward Science Corp. (Forwardtek), a leading vacuum pump supplier, has launched its new V-pro smart vacuum pump and EcoNanoPur energy-saving system — an integrated...

Friday 18 July 2025

Taiwan automakers on high alert over US tariffs talks

With the latest round of US retaliatory tariffs nearly finalized, Taiwan and India are among the last few countries yet to receive formal rate details, leaving policymakers and industries...

Friday 18 July 2025

Tariff uncertainty stalls sales, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan awaits direction

As US-Taiwan negotiations over complete vehicle tariffs near conclusion, market speculation has intensified, especially around the possibility of a zero-percent tariff on American-made...

Friday 18 July 2025

US approval of Nvidia AI chip exports to China more than meets eye

Washington has formally approved shipments of Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chips to China, a decision widely seen as a strategic...

Friday 18 July 2025

Ichia posts 40% profit surge, Kulim plant set to launch in 4Q25

Ichia Technologies, consistently receiving strong demand in consumer and automotive products, reported a consolidated revenue of NT$2.8 billion (approx. US$95.4 million) in the second...

Friday 18 July 2025

TSMC raises 2025 revenue forecast on AI demand despite macro headwinds

TSMC lifted its full-year revenue outlook in dollar terms during an earnings call, citing robust demand for high-performance computing chips driven by artificial intelligence (AI)...

Friday 18 July 2025

Pegatron chair hails Indonesia tariff cut, urges balance in US-China AI strategy

Pegatron Chairman T.H. Tung welcomed the sharp reduction in US tariffs on Indonesian exports to 19%—the lowest among Asian countries to date—as a timely boost for the...

Friday 18 July 2025

OpenAI diversifies cloud providers as AI compute demand outpaces supply

OpenAI has diversified its cloud infrastructure beyond Microsoft Corp. to include Google Cloud, CoreWeave Inc., and Oracle Corp., underscoring the intensifying competition for scarce...

Friday 18 July 2025

Nvidia's return to China faces trust deficit as domestic rivals gain ground

Nvidia announced at China's International Supply Chain Expo that its H20 chips received US government approval to resume sales in the world's second-largest economy, marking a pivotal...

Friday 18 July 2025

Stellantis scraps hydrogen van launch, casting doubt on fuel cell future

Stellantis has announced it is scrapping its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV) program and cancelling plans to launch a hydrogen-powered van in 2025, delivering a major blow to the...

Friday 18 July 2025

Tesla, GM move to localize LFP supply chain amid China clampdown

China has imposed new export controls on key materials and technologies tied to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, a move industry insiders say global supply chains had been...

Friday 18 July 2025

WKG navigates tariffs, currency shifts with the US and China in its sights

Taiwan-based automotive component manufacturer World Known MFG (WKG) announced on Wednesday that it is doubling down on its US business strategy, targeting higher-value product lines...

Friday 18 July 2025

Taiwan-based auto part maker WKPT expects revenue contribution to grow from Japan

World Known Precision Industry (WKPT), a major Taiwanese supplier of commercial vehicle components, has long relied on the US as its...

Friday 18 July 2025

South Korea's battery industry faces challenges and opportunities amid emerging sectors and geopolitical shifts

South Korea's electric vehicle (EV) battery market is currently under pressure from China, with major players experiencing a year-over-year decline in market share, signaling a significant...

Friday 18 July 2025

SK Key Foundry, LB Semicon announce next-gen packaging tech for auto semiconductors

South Korean foundry SK Key Foundry and semiconductor packaging and testing specialist LB Semicon have jointly developed "Direct RDL," a key semiconductor packaging technology that...

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