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Friday 22 August 2025
TSMC considers returning subsidies as US official clarifies no equity stake planned, according to WSJ
The US government has no plans to take equity stakes in major semiconductor companies like TSMC and Micron, despite speculation fueled by recent comments on potential investments...
Thursday 21 August 2025
South Korea denies US plans to acquire Samsung shares amid CHIPS Act speculation
The South Korean presidential office has dismissed reports that the US government intends to purchase shares of Samsung Electronics Co., stating there is no factual basis for such...
Thursday 21 August 2025
Commentary: The govt check TSMC should turn down
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick recently stated in interviews that the government should not only offer free subsidies but also acquire non-voting stakes to safeguard American...
Thursday 21 August 2025
Intel reportedly seeks fresh equity infusion as it pushes turnaround in 2025
Intel is reportedly in talks with additional large investors to secure an equity infusion at a discounted price, people familiar with the matter told CNBC, as the US chipmaker...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Commentary: Trump weighs 10% stake in Intel as US explores new model of industry control

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a plan to take a 10% stake in Intel, potentially...

Tuesday 12 August 2025
Apple pledges US$100 billion investment in US, shifting smartphone market dynamics ahead of 4Q25
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently committed an additional US$100 billion investment in domestic US operations. This move is poised to reshape the competitive environment of the US smartphone...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
China subsidies and tariff extension spark August rebound in LCD panel demand
Taiwanese display manufacturers, including AUO Corporation, Innolux, and HannStar, are tempering expectations for the third quarter's traditional high season. After customers front-loaded...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
EV slowdown pushes US LFP batteries toward grid storage and hyperscalers
The US lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery industry is transforming due to policy changes, such as vehicle and parts tariffs, proposed cuts to electric vehicle subsidies under the...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
EV adoption stalls in Taiwan as net-zero targets quietly recede

Since early 2025, Taiwan's real estate and auto markets have been sluggish, with car sales in a prolonged downturn. Though the government...

Monday 4 August 2025
Major mobile AP providers ride early demand surge ahead of tariffs, eye high-end market for growth
Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek exceeded expectations in recent financial results, driven by final Chinese government subsidies and anticipation of tariff hikes later in the year. This...
Monday 4 August 2025
Foxconn data foreshadow Apple's 3Q25 beat, but pull-in gains may fizzle
Apple exceeded expectations in its fiscal third quarter 2025, driven by strong iPhone 16 sales and early demand in China. Foxconn's revenue surge aligned with this momentum, reflecting...
Saturday 2 August 2025
Apple talent exodus reflects AI strategy transition dilemma

A wave of executive departures at Apple, including the recent exit of AI head Ruoming Pang and...

Wednesday 30 July 2025
EU launches EUR30B AI gigafactory plan to catch up in AI computing power
Facing competition from the US and China in artificial intelligence (AI), the European Union (EU) has initiated a massive EUR30 billion (approx. US$34.7 billion) GW-scale AI factory...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Apple's 2Q25 earnings appear optimistic, but industry remains cautious
Apple will announce its second-quarter financial results on July 31. The market currently holds a relatively optimistic view of its performance this year. Factors such as positive...
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Taiwan's Cold Electric expands battery production as global supply chains shift from China
Cold Electric, a Taiwanese lithium iron phosphate battery manufacturer, is capitalizing on growing international demand for non-Chinese energy storage systems as it expands production...