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Wednesday 25 June 2025
Trade uncertainty weighs on Taiwan despite strong tech demand
After nearly two weeks of conflict, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran has brought a temporary halt to hostilities, easing fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and triggering...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
China's solar sector faces deepening layoffs as capacity utilization falls below 50%
China's solar manufacturing industry, commanding over 90% of the global market, is undergoing another round of disruption, driven by intensifying geopolitical pressure and abrupt...
Thursday 12 June 2025
India has two weeks to avoid an EV industry crisis, analysts warn
India's EV industry faces the risk of large-scale production halts by the end of July unless China clears rare earth export approvals within the next two weeks, according to Puneet...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Rare earth magnet shortage poses risk to India's EV ambitions
A prolonged disruption in rare earth magnet supplies could slow down India's electric vehicle (EV) rollout and impact the broader automobile industry, according to a recent assessment...
Monday 28 April 2025
Chinese export curb on rare earths sparks concerns for EV motor suppliers
China's export restrictions on rare earth minerals have raised concerns within the automotive industries of Europe and Japan while also prompting heightened vigilance in Taiwan's...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Chips, checks, and choke points: Inside TSMC's annual report
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest pure-play foundry, is no stranger to technological disruption. However, its 2024 annual report reveals a growing...
Friday 18 April 2025
Murata's global patent blitz targets Maxscend, threatens China's TF-SAW exports

China's RF chip sector is facing a major disruption as Murata Manufacturing files five patent lawsuits against Maxscend Technologies...

Monday 14 April 2025
CSIA issues urgent notice as new tariffs cause pricing chaos for imported chips in China
The escalation in the tariff war has affected the global chip supply chain, causing significant disruption in pricing within China's imported chip market. As a result, some OEMs have...
Thursday 10 April 2025
US-China tariff clash imperils chip supply chain, May turmoil looms
The Trump administration's aggressive tariff policies have unleashed a new wave of disruption across the global electronics supply chain. Following China's retaliatory move to impose...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
US tariffs force Foxconn pivot toward India, Vietnam for non-China, non-US markets
The global electronics industry is bracing for significant disruption after implementing new baseline and reciprocal tariffs announced on April 2. Experts predict that smartphones,...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Trump's 'America First' rattles supply chains as Qualipoly Chemical expands with precision
Since Trump assumed the presidency, global supply chains have been thrust into a vortex of disruption. Amid the upheaval, Qualipoly Chemical Corp. (QPC) is fortifying its production...
Thursday 6 February 2025
DeepSeek's open-source AI boosts edge computing and robotics
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's introduction of a cost-efficient, open-source AI model is creating a significant impact in the US tech industry, with implications for Taiwan's AI server...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Taiwan bolsters communication security after Chinese vessel severs undersea cable
A Chinese-owned freighter registered in Cameroon has drawn scrutiny for severing an undersea cable off the coast of northern Taiwan near Keelung Harbor. This latest disruption underscores...
Friday 8 November 2024
Trump's Mexico tariff threat could reshape global auto supply chain
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, he's pledging a platform of low taxes, high tariffs, strict immigration policies, and opposition to the Green New Deal, raising...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Microchip hit by cyberattack, operations disrupted
Microchip Technology experienced a cyberattack on August 17 that disrupted its operations. The company is investigating the incident and working to restore normal business functions...