07 Jun
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Samsung pushes into smart mobility with 5nm auto SoCs backed by Infineon, NXP

Samsung Electronics has partnered with Infineon Technologies AG and NXP Semiconductors NV to co-develop next-generation automotive chips using its advanced 5-nanometer process, according to ICsmart via Sammobile. The collaboration expands Samsung’s presence in automotive semiconductors, enhancing both its foundry business and its capabilities in automotive-grade memory and logic components.

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07 Jun
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Taiwanese firms face tariff risks as US business inquiries surge 15%

Dun & Bradstreet identified steel, electrical machinery, mechanical equipment, vehicles, and rubber products as Taiwan’s most tariff-vulnerable sectors in a new report on export risks and opportunities. US business inquiries to Taiwanese companies jumped 15% between the first quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, led by manufacturing sector interest.

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06 Jun
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Pegatron weighs Texas site for US expansion, adapts to China’s rare earth export limits

Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Pegatron is close to finalizing the location for its new US manufacturing facility, with Texas emerging as the likely destination. At the same time, the company is adapting to China’s recent export restrictions on mid-to-heavy rare earth elements, which have triggered rapid redesigns and supply chain shifts.

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06 Jun
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Can Huawei break Nvidia’s hold? 2 key issues undercut Ascend 910C push

Huawei’s efforts to displace Nvidia as the leading AI chip supplier in China with its Ascend 910C processor are facing significant setbacks. Industry insiders cite both entrenched software ecosystems and persistent performance issues, particularly overheating, as major obstacles. Nvidia’s CUDA platform remains widely adopted and deeply integrated into China’s tech infrastructure, limiting Huawei’s appeal among private-sector developers.

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06 Jun
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Huawei to launch Pura 80, aiming to boost high-end market share; four key areas spotlighted

Huawei recently announced that it will unveil the new Pura 80 flagship smartphone along with related artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) ecosystem products on June 11, 2025. Despite ongoing restrictions from US chip sanctions that continue to constrain its smartphone business expansion, Huawei has regained a solid foothold in the Chinese market in recent years. Industry estimates suggest that Huawei shipped 46 million units in 2024, making it the second-largest smartphone brand in China.

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06 Jun
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Protrade Applied Materials expands SEA presence

Protrade Applied Materials, a subsidiary of Weblink International specializing in the distribution of industrial raw materials, posted a record-high consolidated revenue of NT$6.07 billion (approx. US$203.08 million) in 2024. Despite uncertainties in the global economic and trade markets, the company anticipates steady growth in businesses with rigid demand such as tires, adhesives, and waterproof roofing.

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