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Friday 25 April 2025
CloudMile highlights mixed progress in Southeast Asia's AI development
CloudMile Group, a Taiwanese startup specializing in AI-driven cloud services, is extending its reach into Southeast Asia, eyeing rapid growth in AI adoption across the region. In...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Trump reciprocal tariff impact on server ODMs
Trump's reciprocal tariffs challenge the resilience of the server supply chain;
Mexico temporarily becomes a safe haven for Taiwanese EMS providers.
Thursday 24 April 2025
Unpredictable US policy fuels PC makers' continued departure from China

Despite recent conciliatory signals from the US government towards China, PC brand manufacturers already in the process of diversifying their...

Thursday 24 April 2025
Samsung reportedly eyes India electronics production shift as US tariffs hit Vietnam
The US has imposed retaliatory tariffs on imports from China and Vietnam at rates of 125% and 46%, respectively. This has disrupted the supply chain strategies of major electronics...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Tesla eyes India entry but timeline remains unclear amid tariff hurdles and policy talks
Tesla is actively exploring entering the burgeoning Indian automotive market, but significant hurdles remain, primarily due to the country's steep tariff structure. During a recent...
Thursday 24 April 2025
XPeng has no timetable to enter India despite global expansion push
According to Economic Times, XPeng vice chairman and president Brian Gu has acknowledged India's promising potential in the EV sector while cautioning that the market remains...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
India ramps up notebook manufacturing as global brands shift in response to rising tariffs on Chinese exports
India's INR170 billion (approx. US$2 billion) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for IT hardware appears to be gathering pace as global notebook brands increasingly partner...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Ericsson partners with VVDN to fully localize antenna production in India
Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) is expanding its manufacturing operations in India, aiming to localize 100% of its passive antenna production for the Indian market by June 2025. The...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
VVDN powers India's tech shift with new innovation hub amid global manufacturing exodus
According to Electronics For You and The Machine Maker, India-based electronics manufacturer VVDN Technologies has announced the inauguration of its state-of-the-art...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Alphabet reportedly redirects Pixel production from Vietnam to India amid renewed tariff disruptions
As the US imposes a 46% tariff on Vietnam and a 26% tariff on India, Alphabet executives are reportedly urging Pixel smartphone manufacturers to boost production in India. This shift...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Tesla exploring Indian suppliers to diversify away from China
Tesla has recently shown strong interest in India, with CEO Elon Musk announcing plans to revisit the country later in 2025. Tesla is also reportedly exploring potential suppliers...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
US Vice President visits India to boost ties, address trade issues amid tariff concerns
US Vice President JD Vance began a four-day visit to India on April 21, 2025, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and address trade concerns, especially amid potential US tariffs...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Indian smartphone market sees rare slump as shipments drop 8%
India's smartphone market experienced a rare decline due to soft demand and high inventory levels. Only modest shipment growth is expected for 2025 due to the indirect impacts of...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Google settles Android TV antitrust case in India
India's competition regulator has issued a ruling that will prevent Google from providing the default operating system for Android TVs in the country. Additionally, Google will cease...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Tariff pressure triggers Chinese companies' southbound shift — Lenovo, Haier expand India manufacturing
With US-China trade tensions escalating, the Trump administration has hiked tariffs on Chinese imports to as high as 245%, sharply increasing pressure on Chinese exporters. In contrast,...