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Tuesday 3 June 2025
TSMC and UMC struggle with strong NT$; Largan faces record foreign exchange losses
The tariff war has temporarily paused, but the biggest challenge currently facing the semiconductor and technology industries is the sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar (NT$)...
Thursday 29 May 2025
WPG marks 20 years by doubling down on AI and tariff strategy amid global disruptions
As it marks its 20th anniversary in 2025, WPG Holdings, Asia's largest semiconductor distributor, finds itself at the intersection of two disruptive forces: the generative AI boom...
Friday 16 May 2025
Tariff truce sparks order surge at Ability Enterprise, but production still stuck in neutral
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Ability Enterprise held an online investor briefing on May 13 to share its first-quarter 2025 results and outlook for the remainder of the year...
Thursday 15 May 2025
US-China tariff talks pause triggers currency volatility, pressuring Taiwan's PCB sector
Taiwan's PCB manufacturers are finding temporary relief as the US dollar strengthens following the suspension of US-China tariff negotiations, partially offsetting pressure from the...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Foxconn sees 3% revenue drop for every NT$ gain
At a recent earnings call, Foxconn chairman Young Liu acknowledged that tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations are posing mounting challenges to global supply chains and expansion...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Foxconn bets on AI servers to counter tariff and currency headwinds
Foxconn Precision Industry held its first quarter 2025 earnings call on May 14. Chairman Young Liu stated that due to US tariff policies and recent exchange rate fluctuations impacting...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Taiwan's machinery rebound overshadow by rising currency drag
The Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) reported that Taiwan's machinery exports hit US$2.422 billion in April 2025, up 7.7% compared to the same period last year. Cumulative...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Taiwan's MPI sees solid start to 2025 despite currency and tariff headwinds

Semiconductor testing interface and equipment provider MPI Corporation delivered a stronger-than-expected first quarter in 2025, driven...

Tuesday 13 May 2025
Argosy expects 30-40% revenue growth in 2H25, estimates exchange rate impact on gross margin at 1.5-2%
Argosy, a connector manufacturer, reported strong revenue in the first quarter of 2025 thanks to early inventory buildup by customers. Despite potential tariff issues, customer orders...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
MetaAge navigates US tariffs and currency swings with strategic pivot to cloud and AI
As US tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations dominate business headlines, Taiwan-based IT services provider MetaAge is navigating both challenges and opportunities in the shifting...
Monday 12 May 2025
Planet Technology faces currency headwinds but posts strong revenue, boosts R&D to drive growth
Taipei-headquartered networking equipment manufacturer Planet Technology is experiencing financial challenges due to recent fluctuations in the New Taiwan Dollar (US Dollar equivalent...
Monday 12 May 2025
Hiwin Technologies navigates tariff, exchange rate shifts with diversified sourcing and hedging strategies
Recent disruptions in Taiwan's industrial supply chain due to tariff and exchange rate changes have garnered significant attention regarding their impact on the industry. In an online...
Monday 12 May 2025
Consumer and communication product shipments drive Pegatron's double-digit revenue growth in April
Pegatron Corporation reported April 2025 revenue of NT$102.871 billion (approx. US$3.42 billion), showing a 21.55% increase from the previous month and a 14.71% rise from the previous...
Monday 12 May 2025
Thailand attracts Taiwanese investment as trade tensions reshape supply chains
With US President Donald Trump back in the White House, a new wave of tariff and exchange rate issues has impacted global supply chains. However, unlike in the past, businesses are...
Friday 9 May 2025
Exchange rate and price pressure hit Flexium, resulting in 1Q25 loss
Flexible printed circuit (FPC) manufacturer Flexium Interconnect (Flexium) reported a loss in the first quarter of 2025 due to continued weak demand for smartphones and no significant...