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Monday 4 August 2025
South Korea averts major trade blow with 15% automotive tariff compromise
The US has reduced tariffs on imports from South Korea from 25% to 15%. This reduction benefits South Korean automakers like Hyundai Motor by cutting annual losses of around KRW30...
Monday 4 August 2025
Assessing the 20% reciprocal tariffs on Taiwan's electronics industry
Taiwan's reciprocal tariff rate has been announced, reaching 20%. This is higher than Japan and South Korea, which leaves room for questions about whether this will affect the competitiveness...
Monday 4 August 2025
Silicon Motion reports better-than-expected revenue, anticipates 10–15% growth in 3Q25
Silicon Motion reported second-quarter revenue of about US$199 million, up 19% from the previous quarter and surpassing forecasts of 5–10%. Despite a 6% drop year-over-year,...
Monday 4 August 2025
US auto parts localization faces supply chain reality
As key tariff deadlines draw near, several countries have secured trade agreements with the US, with the automotive sector playing a central role in the negotiations. Industry experts...
Monday 4 August 2025
Innolux edges past HKC in global LCD TV panel race, 1H25 shipments reshuffle rankings
Early panel procurement, fueled by US tariffs and China's "trade-in" incentives, drove up global LCD TV panel shipments and total shipment area in the first half of 2025. Taiwan's...
Sunday 3 August 2025
No need to reinvent the wheel: Taiwan pushes to standardize AI robots like PCs

Amid surging global demand for AI-driven robotics, Taiwan's industry leaders are banding together to form strategic alliances aimed...

Saturday 2 August 2025
Samsung Display loses foldable OLED top spot to BOE; 1Q25 revenue rises 2% on non-phone demand
Global overall OLED panel revenue saw modest year-over-year growth in the first quarter of 2025, buoyed by rising demand across emerging segments such as augmented reality glasses,...
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...

Friday 1 August 2025
ASE maxes out Taiwan backend capacity on AI, automotive demand
ASE Holdings posted solid growth in advanced packaging and testing in the first half of 2025, fueled by robust demand for AI-related high-performance computing (HPC) chips. However,...
Friday 1 August 2025
Tariffs & FX issues trap consumer electronics supply chain in profit-to-loss cycle
The US reciprocal tariff policy has disrupted the shipment patterns of consumer electronics. Piao-Fu Chen, chairman of leading plastic injection and mold manufacturer Nishoku Technology,...
Friday 1 August 2025
Apple cites AI investments for rising capex, tempers current quarter growth expectations despite pull-ahead sales
Apple's capex saw a notable rise in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025, primarily driven by growing investments in artificial intelligence (AI). During the company's earnings...
Friday 1 August 2025
Apple's June-quarter rebound offers momentum, but AI, tariffs, and product shifts pose questions
Apple reported its strongest quarterly growth since 2021, with revenue up 9.6% year-over-year to US$94.04 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by strong iPhone and...
Friday 1 August 2025
Apple braces for US$1.1B in tariffs as Cook outlines strategy to localize production
Apple is preparing for an estimated US$1.1 billion in tariff-related costs in the September quarter, CEO Tim Cook revealed during the company's third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings...
Friday 1 August 2025
Apple sees growth in China, accelerates AI investments amid strong 3QFY25 performance
During Apple's third-quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook highlighted renewed momentum in Greater China, where revenue rose 4% quarter-over-quarter. This improvement...
Friday 1 August 2025
Murata's MLCC shipments remain strong in Taiwan despite price wars with Chinese manufacturers
Murata released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting consolidated operating profit of JPY61.6 billion (US$414.5 million), down 7.2% year-over-year; net...