Meta Platforms Inc. began notifying staff of job cuts on Monday, kick-starting a process that will terminate thousands of people as the company cracks down on “low-performers” and scours for new talent to dominate the AI race.
Pegatron posted NT$105.322 billion (approx. US$3.2 billion) in monthly revenue for January 2025, marking a monthly increase of 2.8%, according to the company’s latest financial report issued on February 10. Market analysts attribute this growth primarily to increased shipments in the company’s consumer electronic business. However, January revenue was down by 3.7% year-over-year, due to a drop in the communication business, and the ongoing transition of the company’s product portfolio.
Industry players in China express mounting concerns as TSMC implements stricter controls on advanced chip production for Chinese customers. According to recent reports from Jiwei, Chinese IC design firms have confirmed receiving notifications from TSMC regarding a new BIS whitelist policy that significantly impacts their supply chain options.
In a significant policy move, US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminum products, removing any prior exemptions or exceptions. This sweeping tariff policy, effective from March 4, is aimed at reviving the US industrial base and reducing dependence on foreign supply chains for critical industries, reports multiple outlets, including CNN and The Guardian.