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Thursday 15 May 2025
Hiroca leverages Mexico, China plants to offset tariff impact and tap rising automotive demand
Following the US automotive tariff, the industry is reassessing production line adjustments. Notably, China is experiencing rising demand in its automotive sector. In response, Hiroca...
Thursday 15 May 2025
AI servers boost 2Q25 growth; Eikei continues to expand in Mexico's automotive market
PCB manufacturer Eikei reported a slight decline in revenue for April due to delayed customer shipments and normal inventory adjustments. However, the company expects AI server orders...
Thursday 15 May 2025
US-China tariff truce reshapes India's trade landscape
The US-China tariff agreement, reducing US tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% and Chinese duties from 125% to 10% for 90 days, is creating both opportunities and challenges...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Apple posts record first-quarter shipments in India as premium segment surges
India's smartphone market shipped 32 million units in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 5.5% year-over-year decline, according to IDC. This is the second consecutive quarter of...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Tesla reportedly eyes Western India for CKD assembly unit
Tesla is exploring land parcels in Satara, Maharashtra, to establish a completely knocked down (CKD) assembly unit for electric vehicles (EVs), a senior government official told Business...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Interview: highly complementary AI ecosystems in Singapore and Malaysia—analyzing Microsoft's ASEAN strategy
The world is in the midst of an AI revolution, with data center supply chains becoming central to the electronics industry. As software and hardware converge, the focus on "sovereign...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
India-Pakistan clashes drive FPV drone demand, anti-China sentiment shifts orders
Recent escalations in the India-Pakistan conflict have ignited intense aerial skirmishes, marked not only by modern fighter jets but also by sustained drone assaults. Contrary to...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Texas factory plans raise questions about Compal's ZT bid
Compal Electronics chairman Ray Chen revealed the company will build a factory in Texas. When questioned whether this means Compal will no longer pursue its bid for ZT's US factory,...
Monday 12 May 2025
US-UK auto tariff deal shifts trade dynamics
The US has finalized a trade agreement with the UK, granting British car manufacturers a 10% tariff on up to 100,000 vehicles annually, lower than the 25% tariff applied to automotive...
Monday 12 May 2025
Dixon Technologies partners with NxtCell to manufacture Alcatel smartphones in India
According to the Economic Times, PTI, and Outlook Business, Dixon Technologies, an Indian electronics manufacturing giant, has signed an agreement with...
Monday 12 May 2025
Tata reportedly doubles Hosur iPhone enclosure production for Apple's next launch and India expansion
Tata Electronics plans to double iPhone enclosure production at its Hosur facility to support Apple's September launches, according to sources who spoke with The Economic Times...
Monday 12 May 2025
India roundup: Why Apple's road to 'Made in India' is longer than it looks
Apple's 'Make in India' journey is expected to be a rocky one despite rising number of suppliers there. South Korean electronics manufacturers are keeping a close eye on the India-Pakistan...
Friday 9 May 2025
LG Electronics sets up home appliance plant in southern India
According to CNBC-TV18, KNN Today, and Money Control, South Korean conglomerate LG Electronics will establish a large-scale manufacturing facility in Sri...
Friday 9 May 2025
India-Pakistan tensions rise as Samsung and LG monitor impact on Indian factories
For the first time in six years, military tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated. Amid this, South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, with factories...
Thursday 8 May 2025
India's deep tech turn: Why the real buildout is just beginning
India's startup journey has long been driven by software-led growth, with thousands of ventures building SaaS tools, consumer apps, and IT platforms. But now, a quiet shift is unde...