15
Jul
Nvidia has received approval from the US government to resume exports of its H20 graphics processing unit (GPU) to China, CEO Jensen Huang confirmed during a July 15, 2025, interview with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
15
Jul
TSMC in crosshairs: tariffs, currency, and AI growth at stake
As TSMC prepares to deliver its earnings report on July 17, all eyes are on how the world’s largest contract chipmaker will navigate what analysts are calling a “triple threat” — escalating tariff pressures, rising chip duties, and the surging New Taiwan dollar. Together, these factors present a critical test for the company’s short- and medium-term outlook.
15
Jul
John Ternus emerges as Tim Cook’s potential successor
John Ternus, once a relatively low-profile executive at Apple, is now considered by the rumor mill as the leading candidate to succeed CEO Tim Cook. His rise comes in the wake of COO Jeff Williams’s retirement announcement—an event that has reshuffled expectations within Apple’s leadership ranks.
15
Jul
Nvidia regains China access as Trump reverses H20 ban, but at what cost?
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is engaging in a high-stakes diplomatic and commercial push across Washington and Beijing, positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a defining force for global industries and innovation. And for now, his efforts appear to be yielding results.
15
Jul
GlobalFoundries takes MIPS under its wing; Imagination shoots down SMIC takeover talk
With TSMC commanding the lion’s share of foundry orders for data center AI accelerators, second-tier players like UMC, GlobalFoundries (GF), and SMIC are urgently repositioning to tap into the AI market. Each is adopting a unique strategy to stay relevant in a rapidly intensifying competitive field.
15
Jul
Taiwan’s e-commerce platforms struggle while service providers thrive
Taiwan’s leading e-commerce platforms have been struggling amid the fading post-pandemic boom and heightening competition, with market leader Fubon Multimedia (under the Momo brand) experiencing a drop in revenue, and PChome finally seeing positive revenue growth in June after struggling to turn things around. In contrast, growth momentum has been strong for online retail service providers such as 91App and Hsin Hsin Galaxy.
15
Jul
D-Link reports success in Middle East market; 5G CPE shipments to reach 150,000 units in 2025
As the global telecommunications market accelerates 5G network deployment, demand for 5G customer premises equipment (CPE) continues to rise. Taiwanese networking brand D-Link has achieved a major breakthrough in the Middle East during the first half of 2025 by securing a large regional 5G CPE order. The company expects total shipments to reach 150,000 units this year and has already begun deliveries, injecting new growth momentum into its annual operations.
15
Jul
Broadcom’s plant investment in Spain reportedly canceled, dealing blow to Southern Europe’s chip ambitions
Broadcom has reportedly scrapped its plan to invest US$1 billion in an assembly, test, and packaging (ATP) facility in Spain. Reuters and Europa Press cited insiders saying that Broadcom and the Spanish government failed to reach an agreement on investment details, though neither side disclosed specific reasons.
15
Jul
Malaysia requires export permits for Nvidia AI chips to block China trans‑shipments
Malaysia has imposed new export restrictions on high-end artificial intelligence (AI) chips, including those from Nvidia, to curb potential rerouting to China. Effective immediately, all exports, transshipments, and re-exports of US-origin advanced AI chips require a Strategic Trade Permit, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said on July 14, 2025. The regulation is based on the Strategic Trade Act (STA) 2010.
15
Jul
China’s expanding robot industry presents opening for Taiwan
Robotics is consistently displaying its potential for success as the industry undergoes a structural transformation. The demand for robotics has grown due to labor shortages and rising costs, especially after AI’s integration. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang views humanoid robots as a key to physical AI implementation.