ASE Holdings chief operating officer Tien Wu proposed incorporating the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape into reciprocal tariff negotiations. He stressed the importance of letting Taiwan fully utilize its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Wu suggested that if the US government offers appropriate policy incentives or reduces punitive tariffs, both Taiwan and the US can collaborate to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.

The US-China trade war shows no signs of de-escalation, with recent industry analysis warning that if both sides maintain tariffs exceeding 100%, the global semiconductor market could shrink by 34% by 2026, severely impacting the sector’s growth prospects.

Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate, has announced plans to develop the country’s first general-purpose humanoid robot. The initiative is a key pillar of the group’s 2025 technology and industrial strategy, which also encompasses its fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) and artificial intelligence (AI) operations.