Acer CEO Jason Chen confirmed in a UK interview that the company will raise prices on US-bound laptops made in China by 10% next month in response to Trump's tariffs. He also hinted at possible production shifts beyond China, including manufacturing in the US, The Telegraph reported
Apple has scrapped its plans to develop a Micro LED smartwatch in 2024, dealing a blow to the technology's immediate prospects. Yet, the scene at CES 2025 suggests Micro LED remains a hotbed of innovation, with companies pressing ahead on new products and breakthroughs. Apple's retreat may signal challenges, but it hasn't dampened industry momentum
Industry insiders observe that Chinese robotics companies aim to differentiate themselves from American rivals by embracing modularization. Instead of concentrating only on full humanoid robots, they focus on flexible designs, such as splitting the upper and lower body and creating modular parts like dexterous hands to boost adaptability
Starting in 2024, Europe and the US have set up trade barriers against imports of battery electric vehicles (BEV) from China. However, Chinese automakers have shifted their export focus, demonstrating resilience and supporting their ambitions for global expansion
Chinese automakers are shifting their export focus from battery electric vehicles (BEV) to plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEV), as they seek to circumvent the trade barriers. But their attempts may fail
In addition to recent reductions in customs duties on imported items and a US-India summit, the Indian government is contemplating further tariff cuts to prevent potential trade retaliation from the Trump Administration
General Motors (GM) is closing its Shenyang manufacturing plant in northeastern China, a move that aligns with its broader restructuring strategy to navigate the shifting competitive landscape. The plant, which has been producing Buick GL8 MPVs and Chevrolet Tracker SUVs, is being shut down as part of GM's efforts to streamline operations and counter growing pressure from domestic automakers
SK Hynix has reportedly launched a review of its use of Chinese Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software in response to potential US restrictions targeting Chinese technology in South Korea
Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) is increasing its production of carrier glass for advanced memory and semiconductor packaging due to the growing demand for generative AI, which has boosted sales of glass materials used for support in semiconductor processes. The company plans to enhance capacity at its Shiga Prefecture factory in Japan
Kioxia has projected a return to profitability for fiscal 2024 (April 2024 - March 2025). However, its capex is expected to decrease by approximately 25% year-over-year in response to the accumulation of NAND Flash inventory
According to Nikkei Asia, Apple is currently in discussions with its suppliers to potentially assemble iPhones in Indonesia. This move would be significant for the Indonesian government, which has been keen on securing larger investments from the tech company in exchange for access to its market
After Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) subsidiary JASM's first wafer fab began mass production at the end of 2024, the Kumamoto Prefectural Government initiated the collection of river and groundwater samples in January 2025 to evaluate the environmental impact following the start of production. A similar investigation will also target Rapidus, which is constructing its first plant in Hokkaido
India's push to become a global AI powerhouse is facing a major hurdle — limited access to high-performance GPUs. While large enterprises are investing in AI, startups, businesses, and researchers struggle to secure the computing power needed to scale AI applications
Samsung Electronics' latest flagship AI smartphone, the Galaxy S25, has demonstrated strong momentum in pre-order sales. The S25 series' total sales are projected to exceed those of its predecessor by more than 20% in 2025. Despite increasing competition, Samsung remains committed to its five-year investment and development plan, regardless of short-term market fluctuations