Trump’s tariff policy puts Taiwan’s automotive industry on a cliff edge

Since taking office, US President Donald Trump has aimed to restore America’s greatness through reciprocal tariffs. For the automotive industry, this is not only an issue of national pride but also one of economic substance. Under the pressure of these tariffs, Taiwan’s automotive sector now finds itself walking a fine line, with nearly 300,000 jobs at stake, depending on the government’s next move.

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Cutthroat and Cornered: China’s chip sector risk self-cannibalization

SEMICON China 2025 opened at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre to large crowds and packed booths, a full display of China’s forward momentum for its semiconductor industry. Beneath the prestige, however, domestic chip equipment makers are embroiled in a brutal price war, with some reportedly cutting prices to just 40% of list value in a scramble for market share.

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TSMC’s 2nm output targets 30,000 wafers monthly amid strategic challenges

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is poised to commence mass production of its 2-nanometer (nm) chips in the second half of 2025 as scheduled, with customer demand showing no signs of abating. By year-end, monthly capacity is expected to reach 30,000 wafers, and industry sources suggest foundry quotes could climb to US$30,000 per wafer.

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TCL大屏电视全球创新智能制造基地落户青白江

活动现场,青白江区与TCL王牌电器(惠州)有限公司签署了《广东省TCL大屏电视全球创新智能制造基地项目合作协议》。根据合作协议,TCL王牌电器(惠州)有限公司拟依托亚蓉欧通道优势,投资建设TCL大屏电视全球创新智能制造基地,开展85至98寸大屏液晶电视的加工出口业务,实现TCL前沿显示技术新品和成果产业化生产

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