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Friday 22 August 2025

Jensen Huang's whirlwind Taiwan visit: 5 key priorities with TSMC before earnings call

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made a surprise visit to Taiwan on August 22, spending just 12 hours in the country. He said the trip was to meet TSMC executives and review six chips already...

Friday 22 August 2025

AUO subsidiaries present smart manufacturing and carbon management tools

Two subsidiaries of AUO Corporation—AUO Digitech and AUO Envirotech—are set to showcase a suite of AI-powered sustainability...

Friday 22 August 2025

EU-US framework agreement to boost trade, investment, and industrial cooperation

On August 21, 2025, the US and the European Union announced a Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, pledging to reduce tariffs, enhance industrial and electronics...

Friday 22 August 2025

Equity-for-subsidies: Samsung and Seoul fear US govt overreach

The Trump administration is exploring acquiring equity stakes in major semiconductor companies, including Samsung Electronics, following its interest in Intel Corporation. This move,...

Friday 22 August 2025

TSMC considers returning subsidies as US official clarifies no equity stake planned, according to WSJ

The US government has no plans to take equity stakes in major semiconductor companies like TSMC and Micron, despite speculation fueled by recent comments on potential investments...

Friday 22 August 2025

Nvidia CEO's third Taiwan trip in 2025: talk H20, US govt stake and visits TSMC

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made an unannounced visit to TSMC on August 22, arriving at Taipei airport early in the morning by private jet. Huang stated that the purpose of this trip...

Thursday 21 August 2025

Commentary: The govt check TSMC should turn down

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick recently stated in interviews that the government should not only offer free subsidies but also acquire non-voting stakes to safeguard American...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

US's move to block BOE OLEDs could help South Korea, but raises bigger concerns

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a preliminary ruling siding with Samsung Display (SDC) in its trade secrets case...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Apple reportedly produces full iPhone 17 lineup in India

Apple is significantly expanding iPhone production in India, shifting key supply chains from China to mitigate US tariff risks. With five factories now operating, including two new...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

SoftBank's US$2 billion investment seen as symbolic; tapping TSMC veterans key to turnaround

SoftBank announced a US$2 billion investment in Intel, acquiring a 2% stake. The market views this move as a potential lifeline for the struggling chipmaker. However, foundry industry...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

VinFast restructures with transfer of Novatech shares worth US$1.6 billion to founder

On August 14, 2025, VinFast Auto announced a restructuring plan that will spin off certain research and development assets into a newly formed entity and subsequently transfer ownership...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Xiaomi shifts gears as EV and AI drive growth despite smartphone slowdown

Xiaomi delivered a strong performance in the second quarter of 2025, underscoring its rapid transformation into a more diversified technology company. Growth in its EV, AI, and new...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Minebea Mitsumi calls Shibaura deal a once-in-a-lifetime chance as Yageo delays linger

The acquisition contest for Shibaura Electronics, a maker of negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors, has intensified as Minebea Mitsumi and Taiwan's Yageo Corporation...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Last-minute rush orders shake up Taiwan's chip industry

Taiwan's chip design firms say second-quarter results point to a clear trend, with inventories climbing in value even as turnover days hold steady. Executives say the increase is...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

AMD opens new office and engineering lab in Penang

AMD recently inaugurated a new office and engineering lab facility in Bayan Lepas, marking a major expansion of its global business services and engineering operations in Malaysia.

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