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Monday 21 April 2025
India roundup: Foxconn reportedly eyes first northern Indian plant as tariff shifts impact iPhone costs
Foxconn may build its first northern India plant in Greater Noida as tariff shifts make India-made iPhones cheaper than China-made ones in the US market.
Friday 18 April 2025
Server and networking sectors drive chip order spike ahead of 90-day tariff window

Since the US government opened a 90-day window for reciprocal tariff exemption negotiations, the market widely expects a strong wave...

Thursday 17 April 2025
Beijing launches 3-year 5G smart city application plan
Recently, Beijing announced a three-year action plan aimed at achieving large-scale 5G applications and industry integration by the end of 2027. The goals include reaching a 100%...
Thursday 17 April 2025
Tariff exemptions spur urgent orders, but capacity and cost pressures cloud US smartphone outlook
The US's recent decision to exempt 20 categories of goods—including notebooks, smartphones, tablets, and processors—from tariffs has sparked a wave of urgent procurement...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Tariff U-turns reshape Samsung-Apple rivalry
US President Donald Trump's rapidly changing tariff policies—particularly his proposed reciprocal tariffs—have disrupted global electronics supply chains that took decades...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
South Korean telcos race to adopt Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs in AI infrastructure push
South Korea's top telecom carriers, KT Corp. and SK Telecom (SKT), are accelerating their AI infrastructure investments by adopting Nvidia's latest Blackwell GPUs across their GPU-as-a-Service...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Acer to launch three smartphones in India on April 15, eyes bigger share through local partnership
According to GSMArena, Acer is set to reassert its presence in India's smartphone market, launching three new handsets on April 15. The company has teased one of the upcoming...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
As Taiwan develops its LEO capabilities, Foxconn strengthens ties to global satellite ecosystem
Taiwan's ambition to build its own low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for strategic autonomy is hitting roadblocks, with experts questioning the feasibility of a small-scale, isolated...
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,...
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
China-made iPhones exempt from tariffs, US Commerce Secretary hints at future taxes
On the night of April 11, Eastern Time, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the exclusion of several products from "reciprocal tariffs," including smartphones, computers,...
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
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.
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...