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Thursday 10 April 2025
SK Group seeks to sell majority stake in semiconductor wafer maker SK Siltron
SK Group is looking to sell its majority stake in semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK Siltron, according to South Korean media reports citing industry sources. The conglomerate has...
Thursday 10 April 2025
90-day pause: Tariff strategy shifts into round two
The 90-day tariff suspension is a tactical move to stabilize the US economy while ramping up pressure on China, says DIGITIMES VP Eric Huang, who sees the move as the start of a new...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Foxconn plans to launch EVs in Asian markets starting in 2026
Foxconn announced on April 9 in Tokyo its ambitious plans to enter the electric vehicle (EV) market, with multiple vehicle models expected to launch beginning in 2027. The announcement...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Asia faces rising tariffs: strategic countermeasures and drive toward regional integration
Since taking office, President Trump has positioned tariffs as both a strategic tool for national security and a means to bolster the US economy. The ongoing tariffs on Asian nations...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Luxury carmakers struggle to retain value in EV era as Porsche, Maserati falter
Some luxury car brands have found it difficult to adapt to vehicle electrification, such as Maserati and Porsche, both of which have seen sales dip.
Thursday 10 April 2025
MinebeaMitsumi to counter Yageo's bid for Shibaura Electronics with acquisition proposal
Japan's MinebeaMitsumi is preparing to launch a counteroffer to acquire Shibaura Electronics, positioning itself as a white knight in response to a hostile takeover bid by Taiwan-based...
Thursday 10 April 2025
China's memory leaders hoard chips as US trade war bites
As the US-China trade war intensifies, Chinese memory module manufacturers are ramping up procurement efforts to secure inventory for at least two to three quarters. Industry insiders...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Trump suspends tariffs for most nations but raises China tariffs to 125%
In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump declared a 90-day tariff suspension for most nations, setting a universal rate of 10% to encourage trade negotiations amidst market...
Thursday 10 April 2025
AI, robotics, and drones to take center stage at Hong Kong's upcoming premier tech fairs
Hong Kong is set to host its premier technology showcases this spring, as the 3rd edition of the Hong Kong International Innovation & Technology Expo (InnoEX) and the 21st spring...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Japanese stock market plummets as US slaps 104% tariff on China
Japan's Nikkei 225 plummeted more than 1,700 points, or over 5%, on April 9 as the latest set of US tariffs, including a massive 104% levy on Chinese imports, took effect. Rising...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Innoscience secures US patent victory as China accelerates third-gen semiconductor development
Beijing's push to dominate third-generation semiconductor technology is taking shape along divergent paths, with silicon carbide (SiC) development now accelerating after overcoming...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Samsung Chair seeks strategic alliances during Japan visit
Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, currently visiting Japan, is expected to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to discuss potential cooperation in...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
China's automotive industry accelerates consolidation as external pressures close in
In response to significant upheavals in both domestic and international environments, China's automotive industry is rapidly consolidating. This includes the long-rumored mergers...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 7: China's ambitious roadmap to semiconductor self-sufficiency
Compared to the wafer fabrication industry, which is highly restricted by equipment limitations, China's IC design sector—based on the opportunities within its domestic market—appears...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
South Korea's semiconductor showdown: SK Hynix dominates with HBM4, Samsung languishes
The semiconductor competition in South Korea is set to intensify in early 2025, with major industry players Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experiencing contrasting trajectories...