CONNECT WITH US
Global supply chain: CE, IPC, automotive
CE, IPC, automotive trends
IN THE NEWS
Tuesday 9 September 2025
SEA political turmoil impacts PC sales; Acer aims for 4Q25 rebound
Political turbulence across key Southeast Asian markets has created both challenges and opportunities for Acer's regional operations.
Monday 8 September 2025
Taiwan PCB makers pivot to AI servers amid China exodus
As the four major cloud service providers (CSPs) aggressively ramp up their presence in the AI computing market, Taiwan's printed circuit board (PCB) industry is experiencing a clear...
Monday 8 September 2025
China's auto-chip push hits reliability roadblock
China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency is gaining momentum, but automotive-grade chips present a unique challenge. Local automakers remain cautious about adopting untested...
Monday 8 September 2025
Auto connector maker ACTT expands into robot cable assemblies and biomedicine
Connector and cable maker ACTT has maintained steady operations amid the ongoing trend of automotive electrification. Beyond its core focus on the automotive market, the company has...
Monday 8 September 2025
Taiwan manufacturing hits recession: industry on high alert amid tariff storm
The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) released the manufacturing business climate signals for July 2025 on September 2, 2025, revealing that out of 21 manufacturing sectors,...
Friday 5 September 2025
China's NEV market sees rising adoption of hybrid SiC tech amid price war
China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sector continues to face intense price competition, with domestic manufacturers pushing vehicle prices to unprecedented lows. This aggressive pricing...
Friday 5 September 2025
Can CPU iterations still drive PC upgrade waves? Acer CEO says no
Acer chair and CEO Jason Chen pointed out that in the first half of 2025, the impact of US reciprocal tariffs was significant but has since dulled. Signs of recovery are emerging...
Friday 5 September 2025
California dealers file lawsuit to block Sony's Afeela 1 direct sales
Japanese electronics giant Sony's ambitious automotive plans have hit a roadblock following a lawsuit filed by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) in Los Angeles County...
Friday 5 September 2025
Analysis: Taiwan’s EV price war escalates as Luxgen undercuts Tesla ahead of new launch
Taiwan's automotive market remained sluggish in August 2025, with total sales failing to surpass the 30,000-vehicle mark. Automakers across brands have rolled out promotional offers...
Friday 5 September 2025
Taiwan’s IPC makers retool for AI image recognition in retail
With an increasing number of industries integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations, retail and food services are now using image recognition technology to enhance...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Sony to encourage suppliers to use 100% renewable energy by 2031
Sony has announced plans to encourage its key component suppliers to use 100% renewable energy in their production processes by the fiscal year ending March 2031. According to...
Thursday 4 September 2025
MediaTek courts AI edge with duo play in PCs, Chromebooks
MediaTek's much-anticipated AI PC chip with Nvidia has yet to launch, but the Taiwanese firm is making headway in Chromebooks. Industry insiders argue that if Chromebooks were treated...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Acer Medical eyes AI inference market with aiMed platform
Acer Group's subsidiary, focused on medical imaging and AI healthcare solutions, made its debut at Acer's global "next@acer" event held in Berlin in 2025. The subsidiary, Acer Medical,...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Acer unveils new products at IFA Berlin, gearing up for PC peak season
Ahead of IFA Berlin, Acer held its "next@acer" global product launch event, unveiling a range of new notebooks, tablets, mini workstations, monitors, and Wi-Fi routers. Among these,...
Thursday 4 September 2025
GlobalFoundries finds new road in China: Zensemi partnership anchors auto chip strategy
GlobalFoundries (GF), the US-based contract chipmaker, is accelerating its "China for China" strategy through a partnership with Guangzhou Zen Semiconductor (Zensemi). The collaboration...