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Friday 8 August 2025
BYD’s Taiwan entry via Denza sparks a spike in trade and security debate

In a move that has reignited Taiwan's automotive and geopolitical debate, Chinese automaker BYD is reportedly seeking to enter the Taiwanese...

Friday 8 August 2025
CMMT expects market recovery after tariff and exchange rate fluctuations settle
The third quarter is traditionally a peak season, but Taiwanese panel manufacturers have gradually released news of a weaker-than-expected peak. The market is concerned about whether...
Thursday 7 August 2025
Qualcomm's smartphone struggles deepen as Apple, Samsung chart own paths
Qualcomm is at a critical crossroads as it attempts to pivot beyond its reliance on the smartphone business in the era of artificial intelligence and expands into growth areas such...
Thursday 7 August 2025
TI triggers largest chip repricing in years, stuns China clients with 60,000-part hike
As President Donald Trump accelerates reshoring efforts, US-based chipmakers are facing rising cost pressures that are now cascading through the global supply chain. Texas Instruments...
Thursday 7 August 2025
J-Star Holding lists on Nasdaq, aims to be pioneer for Taiwan's SMEs
J-Star Holding, known as YMA, was listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market on July 29, 2025. Chairman Jonathan Chiang noted that this marks a significant milestone for the company, aiming...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
DB Hitek rides China demand surge, targets growth in mature power semiconductors
In its second-quarter 2025 financial report, South Korean foundry DB Hitek reported strong performance driven by increased orders from Chinese customers amid rising US-China semiconductor...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Goldkey eyes growth momentum in 2H25 by capturing AI edge memory market
Memory module manufacturer Goldkey transitioned from the emerging stock market to a listed company, achieving revenue of NT$3.163 billion (US$105.5 million) in the first half of 2025,...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Tariff relief for EU, Japan, and Korea: carmakers lives—for now
The United States has restarted global negotiations on reciprocal tariffs, offering key concessions to major auto-exporting nations—including the European Union, Japan, and...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Taiwan's US auto tariffs down to 20%, but market stays frozen
On July 31, the White House announced a revision to its "reciprocal tariffs" policy, reducing Taiwan's auto tariff rate from 32% to 20%. Despite the cut, many Taiwanese automakers...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
BMW retains composure amid auto tariff turmoil
German automotive giants Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz have each responded differently to fluctuating US tariffs on European automobiles. Of the three, BMW has remained notably...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
China's Sanan Optoelectronics to acquire Dutch LED company Lumileds for US$239 million
On August 4, 2025, Sanan Optoelectronics partnered with Malaysia's Inari Amertron Berhad to acquire Dutch LED company Lumileds for US$239 million, expanding Sanan's presence in the...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Onsemi remains cautious on tariffs, sees recovery in auto and AI segments
Onsemi flagged weak industrial and automotive demand in the second quarter of 2025 but expects modest growth ahead, with AI-related sales providing a boost. CEO Hassane El-Khoury...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Xiaomi open-sources voice AI model to enter automotive and smart home markets
Xiaomi has launched a 7-billion-parameter version of its open-source voice model, MiDashengLM, which incorporates Alibaba's open-source Qwen 2.5 series. This model focuses on in-car...
Monday 4 August 2025
Ventec to launch Thailand factory in 2026 to serve US, Asia auto and aerospace markets
Ventec International Group, a specialty manufacturer of copper-clad laminates (CCLs), has commenced construction of a new manufacturing facility in Thailand as part of its broader...
Monday 4 August 2025
South Korea averts major trade blow with 15% automotive tariff compromise
The US has reduced tariffs on imports from South Korea from 25% to 15%. This reduction benefits South Korean automakers like Hyundai Motor by cutting annual losses of around KRW30...