Apple this week unveiled a series of new products, including the latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, but the launch drawing the most attention has been the new entry-level MacBook Neo lineup. Unlike other MacBook models powered by Apple’s M-series Apple Silicon processors, the new product line uses A-series chips typically designed for mobile devices, with pricing set at around NT$20,000 (approx. US$631).

Rising tensions in the Middle East are adding a new layer of uncertainty for the global automotive industry, raising the risk that geopolitical disruptions could once again ripple through production costs, energy supply and logistics networks.