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Tuesday 20 May 2025
Tata Electronics reportedly moves beyond iPhone enclosure manufacturing into handset assembly
Tata Electronics is reportedly expanding its Apple business from iPhone enclosure manufacturing to mobile phone assembly at its new Hosur facility as Apple faces pressure to reduce...
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Foxconn injects US$1.5 billion into Indian subsidiary amid Apple diversification
Foxconn Singapore Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Foxconn, has announced a capital injection into its Indian subsidiary, Yuzhan Technology (India) Private Limited, as part of a long-term...
Monday 19 May 2025
Phison builds NAND stockpile, accelerates three-pronged AI storage push in SEA and India
Phison Electronics Corp. expects robust growth in the second half of 2025, driven by tighter NAND flash supply and surging demand for its controller chips. The easing of US-China...
Monday 19 May 2025
Sino-American Silicon enters Indian solar market with Premier Energies venture
Sino-American Silicon Products Group has formed a joint venture with India's Premier Energies to produce silicon wafers for solar cells in India, acquiring a 26% stake in the new...
Monday 19 May 2025
ASEAN semiconductor market accelerates as ASE spotlights strategic Singapore-Malaysia partnership
As global supply chains pivot toward regional hubs, ASEAN is stepping into the spotlight. Singapore has emerged as a research and development hub for leading integrated circuit (IC)...
Monday 19 May 2025
India roundup: Made in US, China, or India? Global supply tug-of-war deepens

As Apple expands in India and Trump pushes for US production, a global tug-of-war over manufacturing and supply chains underscores the...

Monday 19 May 2025
Taiwan's tech giants raise spending to navigate geopolitical risks and AI boom
A new wave of capital expenditure is sweeping through Taiwan's electronics manufacturing sector, as major firms like Quanta Computer and Foxconn significantly raise their 2025 investment...
Friday 16 May 2025
Tata Elxsi selected by Mercedes-Benz India for software-defined vehicle development
According to a press release, Tata Elxsi announced on May 14, 2025, that it has been chosen by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) to support vehicle software engineering...
Friday 16 May 2025
Wistron sees strong AI server demand; tariff risks cloud notebook outlook
Wistron president and CEO Jeff Lin addressed rising tariff concerns and shifting production strategies at the company's annual shareholders' meeting on May 16, 2025, highlighting...
Friday 16 May 2025
Pegatron expands comms and auto electronics in India after iPhone business sale
Pegatron Corp, formerly a key iPhone assembler in India, is redirecting its strategic focus in the country with a fresh investment into its wholly owned subsidiary. Following the...
Friday 16 May 2025
Automation ain't a fix-all: Xiaomi's smart factory reveals harsh reality for US iPhone production
As reports circulate that Apple may shift more iPhone manufacturing to India to meet US market demand, US President Donald Trump has publicly voiced dissatisfaction, urging Apple...
Friday 16 May 2025
Microsoft shifts focus to Asia-Pacific amid massive job cuts
Microsoft is reportedly laying off around 6,000 employees, or about 3% of its global workforce, with most of the cuts concentrated in the US. The tech giant has also made organizational...
Friday 16 May 2025
India's IESA targets global ties, skills push for chip growth
The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) is accelerating its multi-pronged strategy to develop the country's semiconductor value chain, expanding cross-border industry...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Chips made in India: HCL-Foxconn semiconductor venture in Uttar Pradesh approved
India finally approved the chipmaking facility proposed by a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn, which will be the first such facility in Uttar Pradesh, as Foxconn continues to...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Renesas expands in India with new offices and Meity-backed startup, academic partnerships
According to a press release on May 13, 2025, Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a partnership with India's Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) to...