Ichia Technologies, a Taiwanese manufacturer of mechanical components and flexible printed circuits, projects continued growth in 2025, driven by new supply relationships with Nintendo and expanding automotive sector demand, despite global market uncertainties

Powerlogic is strategically diversifying its operations by establishing a new subsidiary in Thailand that focuses on the burgeoning automotive and new application fan sectors. The company's board recently authorized chairman Wen-Faung Hsu to initiate the search for a suitable production base, with a budget allocation of THB200 million (approx. US$5.81 million) as it expands its international footprint and capitalizes on Thailand's robust automotive industry

Apple Inc. is finding itself squarely in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump's new tariffs, even after a yearslong effort to insulate the iPhone maker from trade wars and supply chain disruptions

President Donald Trump is imposing tariffs on US trading partners worldwide, his biggest assault yet on a global economic system he has long bemoaned as unfair.
Trump said Wednesday he will apply a minimum 10% tariff on all exporters to the US and slap additional duties on around 60 nations with the largest trade imbalances with the US. That includes substantially higher rates on some of the country's biggest trading partners, such as China — which now faces a tariff of at least 54% on many goods — the European Union and Vietnam

Goertek, a leading Chinese electronics manufacturer, is expanding its footprint in Vietnam with a proposed VND9,717 billion (approx. US$391 million) investment while also formalizing a partnership with Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) to support talent development and joint research initiatives

According to a press release, Qualcomm has acquired MovianAI, the former generative AI division of VinAI, which is part of the Vingroup. This acquisition will enhance Qualcomm's R&D capabilities, potentially fostering significant innovations

On April 1, UMC announced the opening ceremony for its expanded facility in Singapore. The first phase of this new plant is scheduled to commence production in 2026, which is expected to increase the total capacity of UMC's Singapore Fab 12i to over one million 12-inch wafers annually

Acer Group will showcase its VeriSee AI ophthalmic screening software at the Malaysia Ophthalmology Conference from April 25-27, 2025, targeting the Southeast Asian healthcare market where diabetes rates are among the region's highest

Kai-hung Hu, chairman of Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC), announced a partnership with the Malaysian company Cape EMS Berhad during a recent trip to the country, aiming to jointly expand in the Southeast Asian market through collaboration in the energy storage, aviation, and biotechnology and medical sectors

Since returning to the White House, US President Trump has imposed a cumulative 20% tariff on imports from China. However, looking at the export volume of Chinese TV for January and February 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, there has been an unexpected increase rather than a decrease, with export value also showing slight growth. Facing these tariffs, how exactly are Chinese TV exports able to perform

Vietnam has cut tariffs on US imports while aiming for closer trade relations, responding to concerns over its trade surplus. This comes as the US prepares to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners with trade surpluses. Additionally, Vietnam has approved Starlink

Since taking office, US President Donald Trump has used tariff increases as a strategy, causing disruptions for manufacturing companies. Although the tariff hikes may not directly affect component manufacturers, some plan to slow expansion in Southeast Asia or consider other investment locations beyond Vietnam and Thailand, driven by policy uncertainty, costs, and customer demand

A US-ASEAN Business Council delegation, including Apple, Abbott, and Boeing, recently visited Vietnam to strengthen cooperation and explore new business opportunities. During the visit, Apple sought the Vietnamese government's assistance in recruiting top engineering talent and announced plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Education to enhance local operations and foster innovation among Vietnamese students, reports The Investor

VS Industry, a Malaysia-based EMS provider, reported a quarterly revenue increase alongside a rise in profit before tax from the previous quarter. However, a decline in six-month revenue is concerning, attributed to reduced sales orders and higher operating costs, highlighting potential vulnerabilities amid fluctuating market conditions