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Thursday 17 April 2025
Taiwan's tech supply chain faces uncertainties as US tariffs exclude key Apple wearables
Taiwan's supply chain firms are navigating a turbulent landscape as the US continues to recalibrate its tariff policies. While recent exemptions for smartphones, laptops, and other...
Thursday 17 April 2025
Aeon Motor shifts gears amid trade war; expands in Vietnam to offset tariffs
Aeon Motor has expanded internationally by opening a new manufacturing plant in Vietnam despite rising tariff challenges. The company noted that the 10% tariff applies worldwide,...
Thursday 17 April 2025
China, Malaysia ink 31 pacts countering US tariff pressure
China and Malaysia struck 31 cooperation agreements during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit, part of his push to deepen ties in Southeast Asia to counter mounting pressure...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Aeon Motor expands global footprint with new factory in Vietnam
Aeon Motor has officially entered a new phase in its global expansion strategy, breaking ground on a new smart manufacturing facility in Vietnam. The factory, inaugurated on April...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Trump's broad tariffs shake SEA solar supply chain; triggers oversupply and industry uncertainty
US President Donald Trump has intensified tariff measures in a bid to clamp down on tariff circumvention through Southeast Asia and other third-party locations. His latest actions,...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
China, Vietnam sign 45 deals as Xi seeks closer regional ties
China and Vietnam signed dozens of cooperation agreements during a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, as he aimed to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia on his first overseas...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Vietnam navigates US-China tariff tensions with caution
Vietnam, historically a significant beneficiary of the "China +1" strategy, finds itself between pressure from the US and political ties with China. It was the first to engage in...
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
China wields diplomacy and countermeasures as shield against US tariffs
China is navigating the complexities of ongoing trade tensions with the US by employing a dual strategy of diplomatic engagement and strategic countermeasures. President Xi Jinping...
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...
Saturday 12 April 2025
US's 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam have clients in telecom industry halting orders
The reciprocal tariff measures implemented by US President Donald Trump officially took effect at 12:01 PM Taiwan time on April 9. Taiwanese manufacturers in Southeast Asia have become...
Friday 11 April 2025
Taiwanese manufacturers adapt to US tariff policy with strategic shifts
On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced that, starting April 9, the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on countries with significant trade deficits, including China,...
Friday 11 April 2025
US tariff hike threatens SEA PCB investments, industry faces uncertainty ahead of 2025 expansion

The sudden imposition of hefty tariffs by the US has caught Taiwanese manufacturers off guard, particularly those who have recently shifted...

Friday 11 April 2025
Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs get temporary reprieve as Trump targets China directly with 145% tariff
The Trump administration has fully suspended its recently announced reciprocal tariffs on Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand for 90 days, while simultaneously increasing tariffs on China...
Friday 11 April 2025
Accton's AI boom meets tariff uncertainty
Taiwanese networking devices provider Accton Technology has reported a surge in revenue, driven by escalating demand for AI accelerators. The company's first-quarter performance reflects...