09
Apr
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has teamed up with Tsinghua University researchers to develop a new reinforcement learning framework designed to cut training costs and boost the efficiency of large language models (LLMs).
08
Apr
Trump’s tariffs trigger market turmoil: TSMC plunges 13.56%, Foxconn falls 18.57%, Wiwynn bucks trend
US President Donald Trump’s introduction of “reciprocal tariffs” across various countries has triggered a substantial market upheaval, causing US equity markets to drop sharply over two consecutive trading days and erasing approximately US$6.6 trillion in market value. The shockwaves reached Taiwan’s stock exchange, leading to consecutive declines.
08
Apr
Naura rides 44% profit surge, expands grip on China’s semiconductor sector
Naura Technology, a leading Chinese semiconductor equipment provider, reported its fiscal year 2024 results and issued guidance for the first quarter of 2025 on April 8, highlighting sustained growth in both revenue and net income.
08
Apr
South Korean firms’ decades-long US cultivation: Shield against protectionism?
On April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs, imposing rates as high as 46% on products from Vietnam, 34% on those from China, 32% on Indonesia, and 26% on goods from India—key regions where many South Korean companies have production hubs. This escalation threatens to disrupt the complex global supply chains of these firms. However, for businesses like Hanwha Solutions and OCI, which run solar energy plants in the US, the changing geopolitical landscape could strengthen their competitive position.
08
Apr
Tariff turbulence hits PCs: chipmakers grapple with sliding demand, margin pressure
Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff proposal on global imports is rattling the tech supply chain. While industry insiders expect the final rates to be lower than current threats, few believe tariffs will return to zero. Both US and global consumer demand now face mounting pressure from the uncertainty.
08
Apr
Tariff impact minimal: Hye Technology reports no direct sales to the US
In response to the announcement by the US government on April 2, 2025, regarding reciprocal tariffs, Hye Technology stated that it does not directly sell automation and semiconductor testing equipment to the US market. Consequently, the related tariff policy has no direct impact on its operations, nor has it affected existing orders or shipping arrangements.
08
Apr
Samsung to raise memory chip prices amid US tariff concerns
Samsung Electronics plans to increase DRAM and NAND Flash memory prices by 3-5% in response to potential new US semiconductor tariffs, according to reports from South Korean media. The global tech giant is currently negotiating these price adjustments with major clients, with some customers already beginning contract discussions based on the anticipated increases.
08
Apr
Global display industry braces for tariff impacts
US equivalent tariffs on imports are creating ripple effects across global supply chains, with Taiwan’s display industry preparing strategic responses ahead of the Touch Taiwan 2025 scheduled for April 16-18.
08
Apr
Apple suppliers in China say US tariffs have limited impact — but risks are rising
On April 7, multiple Chinese Apple suppliers responded to the Trump administration’s newly announced “reciprocal tariffs.” Reports from Xinhua and Sina show that many A-share listed firms downplayed their US exposure and said the policy would have minimal operational impact. They also cited diversified production and flexible strategies to manage risk.
08
Apr
Trump threatens extra 50% tariffs as China stands ground in escalating trade fight; EU proposes 25% retaliatory tariff
US President Donald Trump said he has no plans to suspend tariffs to facilitate trade negotiations, calling this the country’s only chance to rebuild its industrial base. He warned that if China does not roll back its 34% retaliatory tariffs on US goods, Washington will slap an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports, raising the total rate to 104%.