India-based EMS provider Kaynes Technology is expected to open a new manufacturing unit in Kerala. The company will receive land in Perumbavoor Industrial Park, developed by KINFRA, following approval from State Industries Minister P. Rajeeve after a site visit and discussions.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed reciprocal tariffs on imports from 14 countries, maintaining Thailand's rate at 36%, effective August 1, 2025. Thailand's Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira remains hopeful that negotiations will lead to a reduction before the tariff comes into force.

Sysgration posted NT$282 million (approx. US$9.7 million) in consolidated revenue for June 2025, marking year-over-year and month-over-month improvements of 12.83% and 5.65% respectively, as new products and clients begin contributing to revenue. For the second quarter of 2025, revenue grew by 9.50% year-over-year to NT$833 million (approx. US$28.6 million), while for the first half of the year, total revenue reached NT$1.706 billion (approx. US$58.6 million), increasing by 3.32% year-over-year even amid exchange rate fluctuations and other adverse external factors.

Taiwanese lens maker Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) announced its latest financial report on July 8 and expects revenue in the third quarter will grow compared with the second quarter, as it moves into the peak season in July.

US President Donald Trump notified 14 trading partners on July 7, 2025, of updated reciprocal tariff rates while postponing the original July 9 implementation date to August 1. The delay provides governments additional time to negotiate or adjust to US trade measures, with global shipping rates already showing sharp declines.

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 25% reciprocal tariff would be imposed on their goods, warning that rates could increase further if retaliatory measures are taken.

The recent documentary on Taiwan's semiconductor development history, A Chip Odyssey, highlights how the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) licensed and transferred semiconductor technology to Taiwan, launching a half-century journey in semiconductors for the island.

Electronic testing company BTL Group reported its second-highest quarterly revenue on record as artificial intelligence applications drive end-user demand and US regulatory actions shift orders away from Chinese competitors.

August 2025—Meta dominates the smart glasses market. Over one million Ray-Ban Orion units sold. Wearable technology is now a battlefield.

Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII), a subsidiary of Foxconn focused on cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, announced a significant year-over-year increase in its second-quarter earnings driven by rising demand for AI-related server products.

Transmission equipment manufacturer Airtac reported a 7% year-over-year increase in preliminary consolidated revenue for June 2025, setting a new single-quarter record with a 10.58% rise in second-quarter revenue compared to the first quarter. This growth reflects the company's ongoing expansion efforts and favorable market conditions.

LG Electronics' performance in the second quarter of 2025 fell short of expectations. According to its recently released provisional financial results, operating profit dropped significantly compared to the same period in 2024. LG stated that the burden of tariff costs and intensified market competition were major reasons for the decline.

The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), will begin experimental drilling for rare earth elements off the coast of Minami Torishima in January 2026. This initiative holds significant importance for Japan's economic security.

US President Donald Trump unveiled the first in a wave of promised letters that threaten to impose higher tariff rates on key trading partners, including levies of 25% on goods from Japan and South Korea, and signed an executive order holding off the new duties until August1.

Despite significant exchange rate fluctuations in June, Advantech recorded consolidated revenue of NT$5.838 billion (approx. US$201 million) for June 2025, representing an 18.39% year-over-year increase. Cumulatively, Advantech's consolidated revenue from January to June 2025 reached NT$35.187 billion, marking a 23.36% year-over-year growth.

CipherLab, a manufacturer of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) solutions, performed well in the first half of 2025, benefiting from large-scale orders from domestic and overseas customers. The company expects growth to continue in the second half of the year and into 2026.

Nissan Motor is engaging in discussions with Taiwan's Foxconn to potentially use its Oppama plant in Kanagawa Prefecture for electric vehicle (EV) production. This move forms part of Nissan's broader plan to restructure and optimize its manufacturing operations, according to Nikkei, Reuters, and Yomiuri.

Xiaomi's latest breakout products, the YU7 electric vehicle and AI-powered smart glasses, are making waves not just for their functionality, but for how they're being positioned and sold. In today's digital-first consumer economy, tech is no longer just about utilities; it's a lifestyle marker. Analysts are increasingly framing this shift as "hype-driven tech consumption," with some even likening it to the rise of "tech collectibles."

Apple supplier Luxshare-ICT (also known as Luxshare Precision) has called on the Vietnamese government to address ongoing skilled labor shortages and bureaucratic inefficiencies in Nghe An province, warning that unresolved issues could limit its future investment plans in Vietnam.

Typhoon Danas made landfall in Chiayi on the evening of July 6, 2025, marking the first typhoon to hit Chiayi in over a century. The Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan regions experienced severe damage from the storm.

US President Donald Trump's country-by-country tariffs will take effect August 1, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, signaling some breathing room for US trading partners ahead of a July 9 deadline previously set by the president.

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from June 30 to July 6, 2025. This week's highlights include Samsung's strategic licensing of Intel patents to avoid global IP battles, Intel's executive shakeup, and Apple edges closer to launching a foldable iPhone. Meanwhile, China's domestic AI chipmakers face steep uphill battles, while Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem formed a new alliance backing TSMC's international expansion.

Foxconn's June 2025 revenue rose 10.09% year-over-year to NT$540.24 billion (approx. US$18.62 billion), driven by strong AI cloud demand, but fell 12.26% from May due to currency headwinds. The company remains cautiously optimistic for the second half, expecting seasonal ICT growth while monitoring geopolitical risks and fluctuating exchange rates.

China is reportedly slowing down Apple's diversification endeavors, impacting India. India reportedly eyes 2D chip materials for a technology leap.