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Monday 14 April 2025
Apple was on brink of crisis before Trump tariff concession
Apple Inc. has managed to dodge its biggest crisis since the pandemic — for the moment, at least.
Monday 14 April 2025
Weekly news roundup: SiCarrier lithography claims meet skepticism; Taiwan aims to stabilize US trade ties
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of April 7 – April 13.
Monday 14 April 2025
Trump warns tariffs are coming for electronics after reprieve
President Donald Trump pledged he will still apply tariffs to phones, computers, and popular consumer electronics, downplaying a weekend exemption as a procedural step in his overall...
Monday 14 April 2025
US tariff breaks make iPhones from India 20% cheaper than China
The export of iPhones and other electronic devices from India to the US is becoming notably more cost-effective, with prices expected to be around 20% lower than those from China...
Monday 14 April 2025
India roundup: India capitalizes on US-China trade dispute for growth
US tariffs on global trading partners are seen as beneficial to India. Apple may increase its reliance on suppliers in India due to heightened US tariffs against China.
Monday 14 April 2025
China narrows AI gap with US, but investment constraints loom
According to the latest AI Index Report released by Stanford University's Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute, China is rapidly catching up with the US in developing...
Monday 14 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 13: China's rural-to-urban strategy reshapes global tech dominance
China's "Xinchuan" initiative, a national endeavor to supplant foreign technology and imported products with homegrown capabilities, stands as a cornerstone of its industrial policy...
Monday 14 April 2025
Ennostar eyes AI optical communications market with 3-year microLED upgrade plan
Ennostar is developing three AI optical communication technologies—microLED, VCSEL, and CW-DFB LD—setting upgrade targets for the next few years, with microLED projected...
Monday 14 April 2025
FCS Machinery maintains stable outlook thanks to low US exposure
Despite the machinery sector's vulnerability to global tariff hikes, plastic injection molding machine maker FCS Machinery has reported minimal exposure to new trade barriers and...
Monday 14 April 2025
Taiwan auto parts maker says US tariffs hurt American carmakers, plans Mexico expansion
Hiroca Holdings Ltd. sees limited impact from US tariffs as it reduces China production for American market and plans expansion in Mexico, according to General Manager Chien-chung...
Sunday 13 April 2025
U.S. tech tariff exemptions offer relief for Apple and TSMC clients—while China still faces higher rates

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released updated tariff guidelines on the evening of April 11, setting a uniform...

Saturday 12 April 2025
US announces tariff exemptions on smartphones, PCs, and servers, benefitting Apple
US Customs and Border Protection announced a series of tariff exemptions, mainly covering smartphones, PCs, servers, displays, and semiconductors. The move reflects the reality that...
Saturday 12 April 2025
Yaskawa Electric grapples with tariff uncertainty amid modest recovery
Yaskawa Electric has forecast an uplift in revenue and operating profit for its fiscal year 2025, spanning from March 2025 to February 2026, propelled by a moderate recovery in the...
Saturday 12 April 2025
As US tariffs escalate, China explores countermeasures targeting tech and IP
The trade conflict between the US and China has intensified, with the US recently announcing an increase in tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%. This move is seen as a reaffirmation...
Saturday 12 April 2025
Taiwan's SuperAlloy says US tariffs have limited impact as direct exports below 10%
SuperAlloy Industrial downplayed concerns over new US tariffs during a press conference, stating that direct exports to the American market represent less than 10% of its revenue...