Taiwan decries US’s 32% tariff as unfair, announces NT$88 billion response plan

On April 3, US President Trump announced a reciprocal tariff scheme that will impose tariffs of up to 32% on Taiwan. In response, the Executive Yuan held a press conference on the afternoon of April 4, announcing an allocation of NT$88 billion (approximately US$2.667 billion) to counter this move. The government has also formulated nine key areas with 20 specific measures aimed at mitigating the impact of these tariffs while enhancing industrial resilience and competitiveness, ultimately achieving goals such as diversifying markets and stabilizing employment.

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Sony BRAVIA 8 II specifications and features

Last night Sony unveiled its 2025 BRAVIA 8 II series of 4K QD-OLED TVs. The 2024 BRAVIA 8 series comprised three models but for 2025 Sony has listed only two class sizes: Sony K-65XR80M2 – specifications (U.S. market) Sony K-55XR80M2 – specifications (U.S. market) Sony K-65XR8M2 – specifications (EU market) Sony K-55XR8M2 – specifications (EU market) The Sony BRAVIA 8 II is a flagship QD-OLED TV…

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South Korean tech giants Naver and Kakao chart divergent AI-driven paths

South Korean leading tech conglomerates Naver and Kakao have placed artificial intelligence firmly at the core of their future strategies, as evidenced by recent shareholder meetings. However, despite this shared focus, the companies are pursuing markedly different approaches shaped by distinct leadership styles and internal priorities, reports ETNews and ZDNet Korea.

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US latest tariff policy favors those who buy American chips

The US government announced on April 2 a new tariff policy imposing a uniform 10% duty on all imported goods. Additionally, the policy introduces reciprocal tariffs ranging from 1% to 49% for specific trade partners. A key provision of the policy allows for tariff reductions if at least 20% of a product’s value originates from American-made components, a move that could significantly impact industries reliant on semiconductor imports.

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Hisense A7Q and Hisense A6Q specifications and features for Europe

The 2025 Hisense TV lineup is rounded off with the Hisense A7Q, Hisense A6Q, Hisense A5Q, and Hisense A4Q series of 4K LCD TVs. Hisense A7Q specifications and features The Hisense A7Q comprises a total of four models, each boasting a 60Hz 4K VA display panel with a Direct LED backlight and Quantum Dot Color technology. They have a typical brightness of 400 nits, a 3800:1 static contrast ratio…

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