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Tuesday 15 April 2025
US launches Section 232 probe into semiconductor and equipment imports
According to a document to be published in the Federal Register on April 16, 2025, the US Department of Commerce has formally initiated an investigation into the national security...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
TSMC, Foxconn and Wistron join Nvidia’s US$500B push to manufacture AI chips and servers in the US

As US President Donald Trump renews his tariff push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., Nvidia has emerged as the latest tech giant...

Tuesday 15 April 2025
Meiko invests US$348 million in Vietnam to support Apple's Indian production shift
According to Nikkei, Japanese electronic components manufacturer Meiko announced a JPY50 billion (US$348.82 million) investment to establish a new factory in Hoa Binh, northern...
Monday 14 April 2025
Silicon photonics nears maturity, eyes full ecosystem by late 2025
Silicon photonics (SiPh), hailed as a transformative technology for AI development, data centers, and 5G networks, is rapidly converging toward standardized parameters and specific...
Monday 14 April 2025
US-China tariff clash escalates; hits semiconductor sector but boosts China's domestic chipmakers

Since President Donald Trump declared April 2 as "Liberation Day" and unveiled sweeping reciprocal tariffs, the US-China trade war has...

Monday 14 April 2025
Philippine-based manufacturers gain unexpected edge amid US tariff tensions
US tariff policy uncertainties have created challenges and opportunities for international manufacturers. Companies in countries with lower reciprocal tariffs enjoy a competitive...
Monday 14 April 2025
Taiwan advances in aerospace manufacturing with new forging capabilities
Taiwan's aerospace industry is positioning itself to compete globally through investments in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly in high-end processing of aviation materials...
Monday 14 April 2025
DIGITIMES analysis: electronics tariffs driving three-pronged supply chain transformation
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated Sunday that recent tariff exemptions for electronics and semiconductor products are merely temporary, with comprehensive semiconductor...
Monday 14 April 2025
Tech companies rush to diversify production amid US-China trade tensions
US-China trade tensions continue to escalate despite the Trump administration's partial tariff exemptions for electronics components. Major tech brands are accelerating production...
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...
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
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
Taiwan's solar industry caught in the crossfire of US-China tariff wars
In contrast to tariffs specifically aimed at sectors such as the automotive and semiconductor industries, US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariff" approach has instigated a...
Monday 14 April 2025
UK eases up on EV rules, delays zero-emission mandate to 2035
In a significant policy shift, the UK, currently Europe's largest electric vehicle (EV) market, has relaxed its carbon emission regulations, following the European Union's decision...
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...