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Wednesday 9 April 2025
Wah Hong sees revenue surge amid China's subsidy push and tech demand
Optical film manufacturer Wah Hong reported a robust financial performance for March 2025 and the first quarter of 2025, driven by China's appliance subsidy policies and rising demand...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Intel's strategic shift: Tan's focus on engineering excellence and AI innovation puts TSMC and Samsung on notice
Recent rumors surrounding TSMC's role in rescuing Intel have sparked much debate. However, Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, kept a remarkably low profile at the company's Vision 2025...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
South Korean firms' decades-long US cultivation: Shield against protectionism?
On April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs, imposing rates as high as 46% on products from Vietnam, 34% on those from China, 32% on Indonesia, and...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Apple suppliers in China say US tariffs have limited impact — but risks are rising

On April 7, multiple Chinese Apple suppliers responded to the Trump administration's newly announced "reciprocal tariffs." Reports from Xinhua...

Tuesday 8 April 2025
Trump threatens extra 50% tariffs as China stands ground in escalating trade fight; EU proposes 25% retaliatory tariff
US President Donald Trump said he has no plans to suspend tariffs to facilitate trade negotiations, calling this the country's only chance to rebuild its industrial base. He warned...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
US tariffs delay notebook production, raising concerns for 2025 growth
The Trump administration has imposed reciprocal tariffs globally under the guise of equal tariffs, causing significant concerns within the notebook (NB) supply chain regarding production...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Taiwan navigates Trump's tariff: officials seek resolution in Washington
Taiwan is working to secure exemptions from new US reciprocal tariffs as officials travel to Washington for negotiations with the Trump administration. The president's unconventional...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Tariff tsunami crashes into Taiwan's machine tool sector, smaller players face collapse amid bleak outlook
The ongoing US tariff offensive has dealt a heavy blow to Taiwan's already fragile machinery industry, with the machine tool sector in particular clouded by mounting concerns. Already...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Motherboard makers to halt US shipments by April 9, Japan's CKD plan offers potential relief
The Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs have disrupted global electronics, with mainboard manufacturers shipping to the US until April 9, after which suppliers will halt shipments,...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
AI server providers face tariff headwinds, DIGITIMES Research proposes two key strategies
In response to tariff barriers constructed by the US, many electronics manufacturing service (EMS) providers are developing related countermeasures.
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Chinese Apple product suppliers shift tariff burden to importers
Trump's reciprocal tariffs have thrown the Apple supply chain into a state of flux, highlighting the intricate web of global manufacturing and the escalating trade war. While Chinese...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
After high-level phone talks, US prioritizes Japan for tariff negotiations
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump have agreed to initiate bilateral discussions on tariff measures, following a phone conversation on April 7. Prime...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Trump tariffs make India an attractive iPhone export hub
Apple is ramping up iPhone exports from India to the US in response to new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, seeking to shield its margins without raising retail prices—for...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Southeast Asia grapples with US tariffs, seeks diplomatic solutions
Southeast Asian nations are navigating a complex trade landscape following US President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs. Despite widespread condemnation of the move...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Samsung logs profit beat with boost from Galaxy smartphones
Samsung Electronics Co.'s quarterly profit beat expectations after strong demand for its Galaxy S25 smartphones and legacy DRAM outpaced slipping margins in the high-stakes AI memory...