The Trump administration has implemented reciprocal tariffs globally, leaving the notebook (NB) electronics manufacturing sector in shock. Production bases in Southeast Asia, which were initially thought to be safe from these measures, have also been affected.

The US government announced on April 2 a new tariff policy imposing a uniform 10% duty on all imported goods. Additionally, the policy introduces reciprocal tariffs ranging from 1% to 49% for specific trade partners. A key provision of the policy allows for tariff reductions if at least 20% of a product’s value originates from American-made components, a move that could significantly impact industries reliant on semiconductor imports.

Despite rumors of reduced orders for advanced packaging capacities, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is ramping up its advanced packaging capacity to meet the growing demand for AI chips.

Sony has just unveiled its 2025 BRAVIA TV lineup. It includes three series. The flagship Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED TV series succeeds the A95L one. The Sony BRAVIA 5 Mini LED TV series leverages the brand’s signature cinematic excellence powered by the cutting-edge XR Processor with an AI scene-recognition system. The Sony BRAVIA 2 II is the new entry-level offering. The models host a variety of…