Taiwan IC packaging firms report strong 1Q25, but US tariff uncertainty casts shadow
Amid US-China trade tensions and the potential for new US semiconductor tariffs under President Donald Trump, Taiwan’s IC packaging and…
Onsemi abandons US$3.9 billion bid for Allegro MicroSystems
On April 14, 2025, Onsemi announced the termination of its pursuit to acquire Allegro MicroSystems. The company has officially withdrawn…
Vietnam navigates US-China tariff tensions with caution
Vietnam, historically a significant beneficiary of the “China +1” strategy, finds itself between pressure from the US and political ties…
Intel sells majority stake in Altera to Silver Lake for US$4.46 Billion; Raghib Hussain named CEO
Intel has announced an agreement to sell a 51% stake in its programmable chip business, Altera, to private equity firm…
US launches Section 232 probe into semiconductor and equipment imports
According to a document to be published in the Federal Register on April 16, 2025, the US Department of Commerce…
US launches probe into semiconductor imports
The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.
TSMC and Foxconn join Nvidia’s $500B push to manufacture AI chips and servers in the U.S.
As US President Donald Trump renews his tariff push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., Nvidia has emerged as…
Taiwan’s satellite dreams stumble as Foxconn plugs into global LEO networks
Taiwan’s ambition to build its own low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for strategic autonomy is hitting roadblocks, with experts questioning the…
India reportedly scrutinizes Chinese telecom gear amid security concerns
India is assessing Chinese telecom equipment within its networks amid US-China trade tensions, citing national security concerns. While 4G infrastructure…
Meiko invests US$348 million in Vietnam to support Apple’s Indian production shift
According to Nikkei, Japanese electronic components manufacturer Meiko announced a JPY50 billion (US$348.82 million) investment to establish a new factory…