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Monday 18 August 2025
Advent International acquires Swiss positioning chipmaker U-blox, expanding European footprint
Advent International has acquired Swiss positioning chip company U-blox in a deal valued at CHF1.05 billion (approx. US$1.86 billion). On August 18, 2025, U-blox announced that ZI...
Monday 18 August 2025
Tariffs, trade, and transformation: how Hushan is redefining Taiwan's auto supply chain
As the world's largest aftermarket supplier of automotive door handles and an emerging force in vehicle camera modules, Hushan Autoparts finds itself navigating a critical transformation—and...
Monday 18 August 2025
LGD showcases new generation of in-car interactive displays
LG Display (LGD), optimistic about the automotive market outlook, showcased a fully autonomous driving concept car equipped with various innovative display solutions at K-Display...
Monday 18 August 2025
Dixon Technologies, HKC seal joint venture agreement for display manufacturing in India
Dixon Technologies formed a joint venture with China's HKC, highlighting a thaw in India-China business ties, even as US President Donald Trump's 50% tariff on Indian goods unsettles...
Monday 18 August 2025
Infineon completes acquisition of Marvell's Automotive Ethernet business
Infineon Technologies has finalized its acquisition of Marvell Technology's Automotive Ethernet business, following regulatory approvals. The deal, first announced in April, is valued...
Thursday 14 August 2025
MicroLED tech for next-gen car displays targets 2028 mass production

Canadian microLED startup VueReal is advancing the automotive industry’s shift toward digital and lightweight designs through its proprietary microLED technology...

Thursday 14 August 2025
Taiwan auto parts makers ride US demand wave, but forex headwinds persist

Taiwan's automotive aftermarket (AM) suppliers are enjoying record revenues on the back of strong US demand, but the appreciation of...

Thursday 14 August 2025
Taiwan warns of higher US semiconductor tariffs under Section 232
The Trump administration has already imposed tariffs on specific imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, citing national security concerns. These tariffs cover steel...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Pegatron profit slashed by 90% due to exchange losses; new business momentum remains uncertain
Pegatron Corp. reported its lowest quarterly profit in 13 years in the second quarter of 2025, as foreign exchange losses and seasonal downturns severely affected its earnings. Net...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Laster Tech reports 2Q25 loss amid expansion plans in North America
LED automotive lighting module manufacturer Laster Tech announced consolidated revenue of NT$2.27 billion (US$76.1 million) for the second quarter of 2025 but recorded a net loss...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Tariff cut eases tensions for Korean auto exports, but risks remain
In a significant outcome of the ongoing US-South Korea trade deal, tariffs on automobiles and auto parts have been reduced from 25% to 15% as of April 2025. The two nations also agreed...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Taiwan industries seek tariff relief as Chinese rivals undercut prices despite 50% duties
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo recently held forums addressing the impact of increased US tariffs on Taiwanese industries. He proposed six countermeasures to help...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
India approves four chip projects under ISM
India has approved four additional semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), further strengthening the country's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. These...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Taiwan optics maker wins orders, US robotics deals in AI and automotive lenses
Taiwan-based optical imaging manufacturer Ability Enterprise is riding a wave of positive developments, with major strides in robotics and optical imaging technology, new global partnerships,...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
China’s No. 3 automaker and Huawei tighten ties in global EV race
Huarong Zhu, the newly appointed chairman of China Changan Automobile Group (CCAG), visited Shenzhen and met with Huawei founder Zhengfei Ren. The two exchanged views on industry...