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Philips OLED810 and Philips OLED820 specifications and features
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Apr
Philips OLED850 and Philips OLED860 specifications and features
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Apr
Executive Yuan announces supply chain support plan in response to Trump tariffs
The US has issued an executive order imposing a 32% reciprocal tariff on products exported from Taiwan. On April 7, Premier Jung-Tai Cho invited legislative party groups for discussions at the Executive Yuan, where the government reported on its supply chain support plan.
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Apr
LCD TV panel slowdown meets polarizer pinch amid shifting 2Q25 demand
Television brands started pulling in LCD panel orders in the fourth quarter of 2024 to get ahead of US tariffs under Donald Trump’s trade policies and to benefit from China’s appliance trade-in program. The frontloading continued into early 2025, making the first quarter unusually strong for what’s typically a slow season.
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Apr
Cloud growth drives Foxconn’s March revenue to NT$552.125B
Driven by the continued growth of AI server cloud network products, system manufacturing leader Foxconn reported a revenue of NT$552.125 billion (approx. US$16.7 billion) for March 2025, bringing its total revenue for the first quarter of 2025 to NT$1.64 trillion. Foxconn stated that cloud network products are expected to maintain their growth trend in the second quarter of 2025, with operations likely to show both quarterly and yearly increases. However, close observation of the impact of global political and economic changes is still necessary.
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Apr
Global wafer foundry battle: New leadership reshapes industry landscape
As geopolitical risks rise, many countries recognize the importance of semiconductor supply chain security and are accelerating efforts to achieve chip autonomy. The US and Japan are striving to reclaim their glory in semiconductor manufacturing, both seeking assistance from TSMC while also supporting local foundries.
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Apr
Taiwan drone makers strengthen European ties as China tensions rises
Taiwan’s Thunder Tiger Corp. is deepening partnerships with major European drone companies amid rising cross-strait tensions following China’s surprise military exercises near Taiwan on April 1, 2025.
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Apr
Taiwan drone makers target global expansion amid supply chain shift
Taiwan’s drone industry, acknowledging limited domestic opportunities, is increasingly focusing on international markets by promoting non-Chinese supply chains. Industry leaders expect significant developments by mid-May, according to the Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (Tediboa) chairman from Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC), amid emerging shifts in regional market preferences.
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Apr
China semiconductor’s Deepseek moment? SiCarrier lithography claims meet skepticism
SiCarrier, once a little-known name in China’s chip sector, has jolted the semiconductor industry with bold claims of breakthroughs in photolithography—a field long ruled by global leaders like ASML. At SEMICON China, the company touted five major platforms and pitched its technology as rivaling top-tier international equipment, positioning itself as a new force in China’s drive for chipmaking self-sufficiency.