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Apr
LG 32GX870A goes on sale with a VESA-certified dual mode OLED display and webOS
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Apr
Taiwan’s EMS bets on Vietnam face new risks from U.S. tariff shift
EMS firms’ Vietnam expansion plan could be disrupted by policy shifts, DIGITIMES analyst says in his latest report.
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Apr
Foxconn hopes to work with Nissan on EVs
Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) hopes to collaborate with Nissan Motor to advance its electric vehicle (EV) business, according to Jun Seki, chief strategy officer (CSO) of Foxconn’s EV business. The company would also like to form an alliance with Honda Motor and Mitsubishi Motors, and is looking forward to the formation of a Taiwan-Japan EV alliance.
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Apr
APMIC, Twinkle AI launch new Traditional Chinese inference models
Taiwanese AI startup APMIC has teamed up with the language model research community Twinkle AI to launch a 3B Traditional Chinese inference model that can be used on mobile devices, as well as larger 24B and 70B models. These inference models were created using open source models along with Traditional Chinese corpora, fine-tuning, and distillation technologies.
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Apr
AI, robotics, and drones to take center stage at Hong Kong’s upcoming premier tech fairs
Hong Kong is set to host its premier technology showcases this spring, as the 3rd edition of the Hong Kong International Innovation & Technology Expo (InnoEX) and the 21st spring edition of the Hong Kong Spring Electronics Fair will take place from April 13-16, 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. These twin fairs serve as the core events of the city’s “Business of Innovation and Technology Week” (BIT Week), spotting cutting-edge innovations and the latest electronics trends.
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Apr
Alcatel returns to India’s smartphone market with US$30 million investment and local manufacturing plans
After a decade-long absence, French smartphone maker Alcatel is returning to India, partnering with Flipkart and looking for a local manufacturing partner.
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Apr
Vietnam factory plans uncertain as US tariffs cloud Taiwan touch panel makers’ outlook
Touch panel manufacturers in Taiwan are navigating a complex landscape of US tariffs and fluctuating market demands. Young Fast Optoelectronics acknowledges the potential impact of proposed US reciprocal tariffs, though the extent remains unclear. While direct shipments from its Vietnam and Taiwan facilities to the US are minimal, the company faces potential disruption through its customer base, which assembles components for the American market. As of now, order volumes remain stable, making it difficult to quantify the potential disruption.
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Apr
GEM Terminal currently insulated from US tariffs thanks to China and European demands
Taiwan-based Terminal manufacturer GEM Terminal reported robust revenue growth in March 2025, buoyed by successful product launches and strategic market positioning, even as global trade remains volatile due to political and economic tensions. The company emphasized that it will monitor international tariff developments, particularly from the US, and make timely adjustments to maintain its growth trajectory.
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Apr
Japanese stock market plummets as US slaps 104% tariff on China
Japan’s Nikkei 225 plummeted more than 1,700 points, or over 5%, on April 9 as the latest set of US tariffs, including a massive 104% levy on Chinese imports, took effect. Rising trade tensions between the US and China have created uncertainty for businesses operating within China, including Apple. The tech giant’s iPhone production is significantly dependent on Chinese manufacturing, which could be impacted by the ongoing economic dispute.