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Wednesday 16 April 2025
Commentary: No Computex, but Taiwan remains key to AMD's US plans
AMD CEO Lisa Su arrived in Taiwan on April 13, 2025, becoming the first global semiconductor executive to visit the island after the US government threatened to impose a wave of reciprocal...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Tariff uncertainty clouds outlook for seasonal tech demand and possible oversupply
Following the US government's imposition of broad reciprocal tariffs—targeting not only China but also nations like Vietnam and Thailand—many customers initially paused...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Hybrid and near-edge computing is gaining traction in robotics development
Computing architecture design has become a focus with the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technology. Industry observers point out that a hybrid model...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Nvidia's China strategy set back by new US ban on H20 chip
Nvidia Corp. disclosed that the U.S. government has imposed new export restrictions on its H20 AI chip bound for China, a setback for a product line specifically developed to comply...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
China slams rumored US deep-sea metal stockpile plan as chaotic and destabilizing
The US government reportedly plans to create a stockpile of deep-sea metals to lessen its dependency on China for essential battery metals and rare earth elements. This initiative...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
US-China standoff: High likelihood of negotiations amid rising tensions
The US government announced an executive order for reciprocal tariffs on April 2, 2025, imposing additional tariffs ranging from 11% to 50% on 57 countries with significant trade...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Foxconn elevates US industry push as product chief joins NAM board
As global manufacturing localizes, production shifts to the US are becoming the new norm. Foxconn is aligning with this trend by stepping up efforts to shape a more supportive environment...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Hong Kong accelerating smart city development with robotic applications
Hong Kong is demonstrating its smart city innovations at InnoEX 2025, with a strong focus on robotic applications developed by various government departments.
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Foxconn reportedly eyes greater Noida for first northern India base amid tariff uncertaintiy
Rumors from India indicate Foxconn is exploring setting up manufacturing facilities in Greater Noida, which would likely become the company's first production base in northern India,...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
China, Vietnam sign 45 deals as Xi seeks closer regional ties
China and Vietnam signed dozens of cooperation agreements during a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, as he aimed to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia on his first overseas...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Taiwan eyes 20% export hit as tariff talks with US enter stormy waters
The Trump Administration's April 3 tariff proposal jolted Taiwan's export sector, only to be paused by a last-minute 90-day delay before its April 9 rollout. The abrupt shift left...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
India reportedly scrutinizes Chinese telecom gear amid security concerns
India is assessing Chinese telecom equipment within its networks amid US-China trade tensions, citing national security concerns. While 4G infrastructure utilizes Huawei and ZTE technology,...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
South Korea eases work-hour limits for semiconductor sector, Samsung first to benefit
In a bid to bolster its competitiveness in advanced technologies, the South Korean government has extended the maximum approval period for longer working hours in the semiconductor...
Monday 14 April 2025
Taiwan's machinery industry girds for tariff impact; warns of Chinese dumping and origin-washing
As Taiwan's machinery industry grapples with the US's reciprocal tariffs, it seizes the 90-day buffer period and 10% initial rate to devise countermeasures. Beyond domestic subsidies,...
Monday 14 April 2025
Desperate Gamble: Trump's 145% tariffs on China ignite concerns of economic decoupling
As US President Donald Trump escalates tariffs on Chinese goods to a punishing 145%—adding an additional 125% on top of an existing 20% base—Zheng Yongnian, a leading...