04 Jun
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AcBel to transfer NT$2.37B in IP assets to OmniOn Power as part of European restructuring strategy

In a strategic move to optimize its intellectual property (IP) management and streamline operations in Europe, AcBel Polytech, a leading power supply unit (PSU) manufacturer, announced on June 2 that its subsidiary AcLeap Power will transfer its trademarks and patents to OmniOn Power Technology GmbH (OmniOn Power), a wholly owned subsidiary.

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04 Jun
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BYD’s sweeping price cuts spark industry revolt, draw Beijing into the fray

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD saw its market capitalization plunge in late May after initiating sweeping price cuts of up to 34%, fueling fears of a full-blown price war and prompting speculation over potential regulatory intervention. The aggressive strategy has raised alarms across the industry over the long-term health of China’s electric vehicle sector.

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04 Jun
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Arm retires Cortex brand, teases proprietary chip as RISC-V heat rises

Arm Holdings has announced a major rebranding initiative and confirmed plans to enter the chip design space—a strategic pivot that could position the UK-based architecture firm in direct competition with its own customers. The disclosure coincided with the company’s fourth-quarter revenue surpassing US$1 billion, pushing its full-year revenue projection above US$4 billion for fiscal 2025.

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03 Jun
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TSMC chairman talks tariffs, international expansion, and supply chain challenges

Following TSMC’s recent shareholder meeting, Chairman C. C. Wei addressed several key issues, including trade tariffs and international expansion plans. Wei emphasized that tariff negotiations happen between governments, not between nations and individual companies. He stressed that TSMC’s global expansion decisions are driven primarily by customer needs and local government support, not subsidies and that the company remains committed to being a cornerstone of the semiconductor industry through technological excellence and corporate culture.

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03 Jun
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How would US Supreme Court rule on Trump’s tariffs policy?

A US federal court has granted the Trump administration’s request for a temporary stay of a ruling made by the Court of International Trade against its sweeping tariffs policy. The White House is appealing the trade court’s decision while insisting there are alternative methods to collect tariffs. Though Trump remains defiant in the face of legal challenges, growing judicial resistance casts doubt on his administration’s tariff strategy.

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