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Monday 10 March 2025
Malaysia engages chip companies on potential US tariff impacts
According to Reuters, Malaysia is in discussions with semiconductor firms operating in the country to assess the impact of potential US tariffs on chips, Trade Minister Tengku...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
AI surge powers Taiwan electronics sector despite Trump trade policy headwinds
Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) announced on February 27 that the composite index of economic indicators for January 2025 dropped by four points to 34, signaling a shift...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Dassault Systèmes pioneers the next evolution of Generative Economy with AI, digital twins
Dassault Systèmes launched SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 on February 23 in Houston, Texas, uniting industry leaders, engineers, and innovators to showcase the latest...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Xi voices support for Jack Ma, China private sector chiefs
Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a meeting with Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and other prominent entrepreneurs on Monday, signaling Beijing's endorsement for a long-marginalized...
Monday 17 February 2025
Black swan events could increase risks globally in 2025
Shifts in political power around the globe have caused the international trade and geopolitical landscapes to become increasingly complicated, rocking the stability of supply chains,...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Manufacturing boosts Taiwan economy thanks to AI and cloud services
Taiwan boasts advanced industrial clusters for semiconductors, AI servers, and network communications, which contribute to the country's substantial manufacturing sector. Aside from...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Modi's US visit aims to ease potential tariff tensions with Trump
Amid Donald Trump's repeated statements threatening tariffs on imported goods into the US, the Indian Prime Minister's visit to the US may seek to address this issue. The Indian side...
Monday 10 February 2025
Thailand navigates US-China trade tensions with bilateral engagement
Thailand is strategically managing the escalating tariff tensions between the US and China. While not directly targeted by US tariff policies, Thai officials are taking preemptive...
Friday 7 February 2025
Malaysia says chipmakers face minimal impact from US tariffs
New tariffs by the US on some countries will have a minimal impact on Malaysia's semiconductor exports, for now, according to Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz.
Friday 7 February 2025
Microchip reports falling sales amid slowing global economy; revises capex plans downward
On February 6, US-based MCU and analog chip developer Microchip Technology released a fourth-quarter net sales prediction that did not meet the average estimates from analysts.
Friday 7 February 2025
Trump 2.0 fuels uncertainty for Taiwan machine tool sector
Since taking office in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has pushed policies that could become the biggest wild card for the global economy through 2025. His administration's...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
China's economic and competitive landscape hinders recovery of Taiwan's MCU Industry
Despite the Chinese government's series of measures to revitalize the economy, the overall effect has been inadequate. Domestic Chinese MCU producers also present a stiff challenge...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
IPC firms upbeat about 2025 after weathering industry slowdown
Unfavorable winds in the general economy led to an overall downturn among industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers in 2024, with even traditional powerhouses like Advantech seeing a 7.43%...
Friday 17 January 2025
China establishes low-altitude economy dept. to drive future growth
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has established a department to boost the low-altitude economy, targeting growth in 2025 and beyond. This move aligns with...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Chinese appliance makers' in-house MCU push challenges chip suppliers
The emergence of domestic chip development among China's leading home appliance manufacturers is reshaping the microcontroller unit (MCU) market landscape, as a new trade-in program...