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Tuesday 15 April 2025
China's overcapacity and US tariff pressures threaten Taiwan's economic stability
Taiwan, heavily reliant on exports to China and the US, faces mounting challenges as both markets grapple with economic turbulence. In China, challenges in the real estate sector...
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
Taiwan IC packaging firms report strong 1Q25, but US tariff uncertainty casts shadow
Amid US-China trade tensions and the potential for new US semiconductor tariffs under President Donald Trump, Taiwan's IC packaging and testing industry is showing strong first-quarter...
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
Taiwan navigates Trump's capricious tariff policies with strategic prudence
US President Donald Trump's unpredictable approach to trade policies has caused unease in global markets, prompting governments and corporations to tread cautiously. Without sufficient...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
South Korea eases work-hour limits for semiconductor sector, Samsung first to benefit
In a bid to bolster its competitiveness in advanced technologies, the South Korean government has extended the maximum approval period for longer working hours in the semiconductor...
Monday 14 April 2025
AMD CEO reportedly to visit Taiwan amid tariff uncertainty
Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, is reportedly visiting Taiwan to participate in the National Taiwan University's Royal Palm Lecture Series on April 15, 2025, where she will deliver a keynote...
Monday 14 April 2025
San-Ti Group eyes green energy transition, expecting AI and semiconductor sectors to drive up electricity demand
Taiwan-based construction company San-Ti Group has achieved significant results for its diversification into the local energy market, with its subsidiaries, North-Star International...
Monday 14 April 2025
Chinese automakers' Euro strategies diverge amid tariffs and political tensions
Chinese EV makers are navigating divergent paths in Europe as tariffs and geopolitical tensions reshape competitive dynamics. While some manufacturers accelerate market entry, others...
Monday 14 April 2025
Taiwan's machinery industry girds for tariff impact; warns of Chinese dumping and origin-washing
As Taiwan's machinery industry grapples with the US's reciprocal tariffs, it seizes the 90-day buffer period and 10% initial rate to devise countermeasures. Beyond domestic subsidies,...
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
MA-Tek sees revenue surge with strong Japanese and Chinese demand

Benefiting from contributions from Japanese laboratories and the return of large orders from Chinese clients, Materials Analysis Technology...

Monday 14 April 2025
AIDC strengthens military momentum with drone countermeasure systems set to launch in June
Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) is approaching the final stages of its current domestic aircraft development initiatives, with its chairman, Hu Kai-Hung, noting...
Monday 14 April 2025
Weekly news roundup: SiCarrier lithography claims meet skepticism; Taiwan aims to stabilize US trade ties
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of April 7 – April 13.