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Monday 30 June 2025
ASE COO flags potential setback to US$1 trillion semiconductor goal due to US tariffs and currency pressures
As the US enters a new phase of tariff enforcement—with the buffer period on reciprocal tariffs nearing expiration—concerns are growing that the global semiconductor industry's...
Saturday 28 June 2025
CATL, HelloRide, Ant Group jumpstart China's robotaxi surge
China's robotaxi sector is getting a jolt as HelloRide, Ant Group, and CATL join forces to launch Shanghai Zaofu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. Backed by a CNY3 billion initial...
Saturday 28 June 2025
Marvell bets big on custom AI chips to challenge Broadcom's lead

While Broadcom remains a dominant force in the AI ASIC market, Marvell Technology is working hard to catch up, much like AMD's continued...

Saturday 28 June 2025
BYD dials back production as EV price war spirals; CATL sounds alarm
BYD, China's top electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is dialing back production and postponing factory expansion as mounting inventory levels and sluggish sales weigh on operations,...
Friday 27 June 2025
Taiwan's TBI Motion targets humanoid robot components as China sales face pressure
TBI Motion Technology is betting on humanoid robots to offset declining revenue as geopolitical tensions threaten its China business, which accounts for up to 75% of sales.
Friday 27 June 2025
Niching sees strong growth ahead as AI boosts demand for advanced packaging
As artificial intelligence continues to accelerate the adoption of advanced semiconductor packaging, Taiwan-based materials supplier Niching is riding a wave of momentum. The company...
Friday 27 June 2025
Well Shin looks to EVs, LEO satellites, and refrigerated containers for growth in 2025
Despite ongoing uncertainties in the market, such as exchange rates and tariffs, cable manufacturer Well Shin Technology is optimistic it will be able to maintain overall growth in...
Friday 27 June 2025
AI smart glasses ignite China's supply chain revolution
AI smart glasses are transitioning from research and development to commercial deployment, triggering the rise of a robust end-to-end supply chain. Spanning chipmakers, optical and...
Friday 27 June 2025
Innolux unit to buy Pioneer for US$1 billion in automotive tech push
Innolux's automotive subsidiary, CarUX Technology, agreed to acquire Japan's Pioneer for JPY163.6 billion (approx. US$1.03 billion) from private equity firm EQT, marking Taiwan's...
Friday 27 June 2025
Taiwan's LIPS eyes mass production as 3D vision tech gains traction
LIPS, a Taiwanese 3D vision technology developer, expects multiple-fold revenue growth this year as it transitions from prototype development to mass production after 12 years of...
Friday 27 June 2025
SYM chair urges tariff rationalization amid rising pressure from US car price cuts
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) recently proposed a "tariffs first, commodity tax later" approach in response to growing trade pressure from the US, raising concerns...
Friday 27 June 2025
OpenAI flags Zhipu AI as China's Digital Silk Road enforcer
OpenAI has flagged Chinese startup Zhipu AI as a fast-emerging player in global AI, citing its deep ties with the Chinese government and its expanding role in Beijing's Belt and Road...
Friday 27 June 2025
Qualcomm targets Taiwan drone, space startups as edge AI shift accelerates
Qualcomm has backed nearly 70 Taiwan startups since 2019 and is now focusing on drone, space technology, and cybersecurity companies as artificial intelligence processing moves from...
Friday 27 June 2025
China auto sector spirals amid fake exports, price wars, and policy strain
China's auto sector faces intense pressure from a cascade of crises, including deepening price wars and mounting scrutiny over "fake used car" export practices. Recent exposés...
Friday 27 June 2025
Innolux subsidiary CarUX acquires Japanese manufacturer Pioneer
CarUX, a tier 1 supplier of smart cockpit integration solutions and subsidiary of Taiwanese panel giant Innolux, announced on June 26, 2025 that it has signed a formal agreement with...