The 90-day tariff grace period introduced by the US has triggered a surge in sea freight demand, overwhelming the container shipping market and prompting a potential shift of urgent orders to air cargo. EVA Air president Chia-Ming Sun said that the company anticipates increased demand for air freight in the coming months and is preparing to adjust aircraft capacity accordingly.

Samsung Electronics topped the Middle East smartphone market in terms of shipments in the first quarter of 2025, thanks to its high-end models and affordable Galaxy A series.

Following a high-profile signing in February, Luxshare Precision has launched the next phase of its major project in Kunshan, Suzhou. According to the official WeChat account “Kunshan Release” on May 20, the company’s Phase I acoustic industry facility at Luxshare Science Park in Jinxi Town has commenced production, with construction on Phase II now underway.

VisEra, an optical component manufacturer under TSMC, held its shareholders meeting to outline its outlook for 2025. Chairman Robert Kuan told reporters that revenue growth will primarily come from the CMOS image sensor (CIS) business, driven by three major trends: increased market share of Android smartphones, the mainstream adoption of high-megapixel cameras, and expanding automotive demand into affordable vehicle segments. Notably, VisEra is also venturing into the next-generation key technology of the AI era—SiPh.