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Tuesday 6 May 2025
FX turbulence hits Taiwan memory makers as US$ weakens, NT$ strengthens
A sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar (NT$) is pressuring Taiwan's export-focused industries, especially memory module suppliers whose contracts are largely settled in US...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Tariffs support sustained price increases for LCD monitor panels
Compared to TVs, IT panels are more affected by tariffs. As a result, during the tariff exemption period, LCD monitor brands have continued strong inventory buildup and accepted slight...
Monday 5 May 2025
Indian smartphone market sees decline in shipments as Mediatek dominates chipset share, Apple gains premium traction
According to Counterpoint, India's smartphone market experienced a 7% year-over-year shipment decline in the first quarter of 2025, impacted by high inventory levels and fewer product...
Sunday 4 May 2025
Holtek sees growth as clients rush orders ahead of US tariff deadline
Microcontroller manufacturer Holtek Semiconductor is experiencing increased orders as customers in both China and the US accelerate purchases ahead of potential tariff implementation,...
Saturday 3 May 2025
Macronix narrows Q1 loss, awaits Nintendo Switch 2 boost in 2H25
Macronix International, the Taiwan-based memory chip manufacturer, reduced its losses in the first quarter of 2025 as inventory issues continued to weigh on performance. Chairman...
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Ardentec eyes IDM outsourcing gains as auto, industrial demand stay weak
Ardentec Corporation reported in its first-quarter 2025 earnings call that strong demand for AI- and HPC-related communications products, along with gains from back-end packaging...
Monday 28 April 2025
Renesas hits brakes on EV chip expansion as market uncertainty and tariff woes persist
Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics has adopted a cautious stance on expanding its production of power semiconductors for electric vehicles (EVs). During its earnings briefing...
Sunday 27 April 2025
AmTRAN Technology faces 30% US export share amid Trump tariffs, plans strategic responses
AmTRAN Technology's shipments to the US constitute about 30% of its revenue. The company is presently benefiting from a temporary 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs, with only...
Friday 25 April 2025
STMicro offers rosy outlook, but guidance clouds persist amid tariff uncertainty

STMicroelectronics offered a better-than-expected revenue forecast for the second quarter, suggesting a potential recovery...

Friday 25 April 2025
Tariffs shadow over NAND: Phison turns cautious, prices rise
In response to potential tariff changes, Taiwanese companies in the industrial computer (IPC) sector are adjusting their strategies. As the US introduced a 90-day tariff exemption...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Taiwan PCB sector rallies on tariff pause and rush orders, yet clouds loom over 2H demand
Taiwan's PCB suppliers report that the ongoing US-China tariff tensions prompted early order pull-ins from networking and consumer electronics customers, allowing the first quarter...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
JD.com, Meituan drive export-to-domestic shift as Chinese manufacturers recalibrate
Amid escalating US-China trade tensions and Washington's push for "reciprocal tariffs," Chinese exporters are facing unprecedented strain. Canceled orders, rising costs, and growing...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Indian smartphone market sees rare slump as shipments drop 8%
India's smartphone market experienced a rare decline due to soft demand and high inventory levels. Only modest shipment growth is expected for 2025 due to the indirect impacts of...
Monday 21 April 2025
IC distributor Supreme reports sharp rise in orders as us tariffs trigger stockpiling
Supreme Electronics, a Taiwan-based IC distributor, is seeing a significant uptick in customer demand and price levels as US tariff policies prompt inventory stockpiling across global...
Monday 21 April 2025
Nvidia CEO's suit diplomacy plays out amid US$5.5 billion China inventory setback
Jensen Huang's Beijing appearance in formal attire rather than his trademark leather jacket signals deeper strategic maneuvers as Nvidia navigates increasingly complex US-China tech...