Apple’s iPhone 17 could see price hike as tariff pressures mount, global smartphone outlook dims

As Apple prepares to unveil its highly anticipated iPhone 17 series in the fall of 2025, rumors of a price increase have begun to surface. Market research firm Counterpoint Research has raised concerns that Apple may pass on some of the increased costs due to tariffs to consumers, resulting in a higher retail price for the new iPhone models. This price hike could potentially affect overall demand in the market.

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TSMC adjusts global growth plans as Washington ramps up demands

TSMC, under growing pressure from Washington to accelerate its American operations, is reconsidering its global capacity expansion plans. While it moves rapidly to scale up production in the US, sources within its supply chain confirm that plans for new fabs in Japan and Germany are being adjusted amid weakening global auto demand and rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

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Israeli wave energy pioneer secures strategic foothold in Taiwan, expands global presence

Eco Wave Power is advancing its first Asian wave energy project in Taiwan, marking a strategic expansion into the Asia-Pacific region for the Israeli renewable energy company. The project, developed in partnership with I-Ke International Ocean Energy, will feature a 100-kilowatt capacity installation fully financed by the Taiwanese partner.

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Coincidence? EDA access quietly restored to some Chinese companies following Xi-Trump call

Following a direct high-level phone call between China and the US on the evening of June 5, 2025, Beijing time, subtle shifts have emerged in semiconductor and electronic design automation (EDA) strategies within China. According to feedback from several local Chinese IC design engineers and companies, Synopsys’ technical support platform “SolvNetPlus” and Cadence’s “Support Portal,” which had been inaccessible due to US export controls, are now accessible again.

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AVC plans expansion in Vietnam and US amid strong demand for liquid cooling

Asia Vital Components (AVC) chairman Ching-Hang Shen highlighted the booming demand for cooling solutions, noting that current production capacity still cannot meet client needs. To satisfy orders, AVC has purchased additional land in Vietnam to explore factory establishment feasibility and is currently monitoring the US tariff situation. Additionally, to cater to client requirements, AVC is evaluating the possibility of setting up a prototyping facility in the US, with potential locations including Texas, California, and Seattle.

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