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Tuesday 13 May 2025

From Bosch to Foxconn: is a Tier 1 power shift underway in the auto industry?

In stark contrast to the somber tone of automotive parts giant Bosch, which recently warned that the industry's "automotive drought" may drag on, Taiwan's Foxconn has taken a decisive...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

PSMC to showcase 3D AI semiconductor solutions at Computex 2025

On May 12, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) revealed its collaboration with ten supply chain partners, including AP Memory, Elite Semiconductor Microelectronics,...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

PSMC chairman downplays chip tariff fears, says Taiwan's semiconductor sector remains secure amid US-China truce

The US and China agreed to a 90-day suspension of tariffs after the Geneva talks, easing tensions in their trade standoff. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC)...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Fitipower sharpens edge in OLED DDI, AI as 1Q momentum defies macro headwinds

Taiwan's Fitipower Integrated Technology plans to start mass production of OLED display driver ICs (DDIs) for mobile devices in the second half of 2025, aiming to diversify its portfolio...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

MediaTek bets on cloud applications as 2Q25 outlook remains flat

MediaTek, Taiwan's leading chip design company, reported April 2025 revenue of NT$48.754 billion (approx. US$1.61 billion), up 16% from...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Europe considers ban on Chinese solar inverters, citing cybersecurity concerns

Europe is grappling with growing concerns over the cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese-made photovoltaic inverters, prompting discussions about restricting high-risk suppliers from...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Taiwan Fertilizer launches Hsinchu-based R&D construction project

Taiwan Fertilizer Co. (TFC) has officially launched its third phase development project, with a groundbreaking ceremony for its D7-B Research and Development Building neighboring...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

MetaAge navigates US tariffs and currency swings with strategic pivot to cloud and AI

As US tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations dominate business headlines, Taiwan-based IT services provider MetaAge is navigating both challenges and opportunities in the shifting...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Hanwha Semitech establishes new R&D center to meet surging demand for TCB equipment

South Korean TC bonder (TCB) manufacturer Hanwha Semitech recently announced an organizational restructuring aimed at strengthening its development capabilities for next-generation...

Monday 12 May 2025

Sharp offloads iconic LCD factory to Foxconn amid deepening losses

Sharp plans to sell its Kameyama No. 2 factory in Japan's Mie Prefecture to its parent company, Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), as the company continues to scale back its once-dominant...

Monday 12 May 2025

Taiwan's 5G ambitions confront limits of homegrown technology

At a high-security inspection of the Evergreen Group's Seventh Container Terminal on May 7, Chunghwa Telecom's CTO & SEVP, Chih-Hsiung...

Monday 12 May 2025

Naver's AI-driven growth contrasts Kakao's struggles in 1Q25

South Korea's leading internet companies, Naver and Kakao, released their first-quarter financial results for 2025, revealing starkly different outcomes driven by their respective...

Monday 12 May 2025

Taiwan bolsters US ties at SelectUS summit amid Trump's trade push

As US President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign faces implementation hurdles, Taiwan emerged as a key player at the SelectUS Investment Summit on May 11, sending...

Monday 12 May 2025

China's trade-in stimulus fades by mid-2025 amid ongoing challenges for tech sector growth

China's trade-in stimulus, bolstering the tech supply chain from late 2024 to early 2025, has waned by the second quarter of 2025. Despite ongoing provincial subsidies aimed at boosting...

Monday 12 May 2025

Precision parts maker Tsang Yow secures major semiconductor wins as margins surge

Taiwan's automotive parts suppliers are broadening their reach into high-tech sectors, capitalizing on their expertise in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing. The semiconductor...

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