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Tuesday 17 June 2025
Shihlin Electric says tariffs, exchange rates to have limited impact; outlook for heavy electric good
Taiwan-based electrical systems and equipment manufacturer Shihlin Electric and Engineering stated that impacts from tariffs and exchange rates will be limited, and it will continue...
Monday 16 June 2025
Taiwan's machinery sector shows signs of recovery after lingering challenges

After a prolonged slump, Taiwan's machinery industry is showing signs of recovery, with export growth recorded for the fourth consecutive...

Wednesday 11 June 2025
PC makers put spending on ice as trade uncertainty, strong Taiwan Dollar weigh on outlook
Global PC brands and their manufacturing partners are freezing discretionary spending and adopting a more defensive posture amid mounting uncertainty over US trade policy and a surging...
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Tariffs, currency swings, and inventory risks weigh on Taiwan's IC sector outlook
After a front-loaded surge in shipments driven by tariff fears and early stockpiling, Taiwan's IC distributors are facing a much more uncertain second half of 2025. A cocktail of...
Monday 9 June 2025
Wistron ITS sets record revenue for Jan–May 2025, unveils AI-driven growth strategy on 33rd anniversary
Wistron ITS (WITS), a subsidiary of the Wistron Group, reported consolidated revenue of NT$890 million (approx. US$29.83 million) for May, setting a new record high for the month...
Tuesday 3 June 2025
TSMC and UMC struggle with strong NT$; 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...