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Wednesday 5 February 2025
Major IC distributors brace for potential tariffs as Trump revives trade war tactics
Tariffs initiated by US President Donald Trump may soon extend to Taiwan, potentially driving up costs, triggering supply chain shifts, and reshaping market dynamics, according to...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
India, Europe diverge from the US on DeepSeek, igniting AI ambitions
Hangzhou-based AI startup DeepSeek has made global waves with the launch of its large language model (LLM). While US mainstream media remains largely critical, international coverage—especially...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Shein returns to India in partnership with Reliance under market-for-technology
Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion company, has returned to India nearly five years after a ban, partnering with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail, highlighting India's adoption of a market-for-technology...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Pegatron cuts shareholding of Indian iPhone plant to 40%
Pegatron has disclosed that it has reduced its holding in an Indian subsidiary to 40%, confirming reports saying India's Tata Electronics has acquired a 60% stake in the Taiwanese...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
If Taiwan can't offset Trump's policies, trade and investment may slow
Amid US President Donald Trump's new wave of protectionist policies, Taiwan must reexamine how to deepen its mutually beneficial trade partnership with the US.
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Trump's border deals with Canada, Mexico avert trade war for now
President Donald Trump agreed to delay 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for a month after both US neighbors agreed to take tougher measures to combat migration and drug trafficking...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Taiwan firms brace for Trump tariffs
US President Donald Trump's latest tariff strategy comes as a major blow to manufacturers who have already invested in acquiring land for factory construction in Mexico. Given that...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Risks of global economic downturn rise as industries face turbulence after Lunar New Year
Following the end of the Lunar New Year holidays in 2025, the Taiwan stock market opened with a sharp decline. Experts believe this is due to the unexpected introduction of China's...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Optiemus Electronics partners with TP-Link to manufacture networking devices amid Make-in-India
Optiemus Electronics, an India-based electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, has formed a strategic partnership with China-based TP-Link to manufacture networking devices...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Trump tariff roils auto lighting supply chain, US shift proves unviable
Recently, US President Donald Trump revealed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, posing a significant threat to the automotive industry. With six of the world's top ten...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Acer weighs US notebook production amid new tariff pressures
The Trump administration's latest tariff announcements targeting Canada, Mexico, and China have prompted Acer to consider expanding its US manufacturing operations to include notebook...
Monday 3 February 2025
Trump's tariff gamble puts North America's auto industry on edge
The Biden administration is set to impose a 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada and Mexico, with the automotive sector taking the hardest hit.
Monday 3 February 2025
India to build home-grown foundational model by 2025
India is accelerating its artificial intelligence (AI) development, with the government aiming to build a domestic LLM within 10 months as part of the INR103.7 billion (approx. US$1.2...
Monday 3 February 2025
Cadence aims to strengthen its presence in India's growing data center sector
Cadence Design Systems has said that it recognizes India as a critical hub for innovation and data-driven growth and is committed to deepening its footprint in the region's data center...
Monday 3 February 2025
Apple surpasses 10% market share in India as MediaTek leads smartphone SoC market
In 2024, India experienced slight growth in smartphone shipments but saw a significant increase in revenue driven by premiumization. MediaTek maintained its lead in the smartphone...