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Hisense E7Q specifications and features for Europe
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Apr
Has Intel finally found its foundry-savvy CEO with Lip-bu Tan?
For the first 45 years after Intel’s founding, from its first CEO Robert Noyce to its fifth, Paul Otellini, the company focused on perfecting the IDM (integrated device manufacturing) model. The “Intel Inside” campaign became a global success, cementing Intel’s position at the top of the semiconductor industry. It wasn’t until 2013 when Brian Krzanich became Intel’s sixth CEO that the company made its first tentative steps into foundry services.
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Apr
China restricts companies from investing in US as tensions rise
China has taken steps to restrict local companies from investing in the US, according to people familiar with the matter, in a move that could give Beijing more leverage for potential trade negotiations with the Trump administration.
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Apr
US imposes 10% blanket tariff starting April 5; Taiwan, Asia exporters face country-specific rates up to 49%
The White House has announced a significant shift in US trade policy, asserting that access to the American market is “a privilege, not a right.” The Trump administration emphasized a move away from what they described as past trade deals that yielded “empty promises” and a firm stance on reciprocal tariffs.
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Apr
Watch: A 10-minute recap of Trump’s “kind” reciprocal tariff plan
In his “Liberation Day” speech on April 2, former U.S. President Donald Trump singled out key players in the global tech and trade landscape — including TSMC, its chairman C.C. Wei, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and notably China’s President Xi Jinping — as he unveiled a sweeping reciprocal tariff plan aimed at bringing manufacturing back to America.
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Apr
Trump’s 32% tariff on Taiwan exempts chips but hits key tech exports
US President Trump announced a reciprocal tariff rate of up to 32% on Taiwan, exceeding expectations (however, items such as steel, aluminum, copper, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors are temporarily excluded from the tariff list).
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Apr
Hyundai expands SUV lineup with updated Tucson L and upcoming Mufasa in Taiwan
Nan Yang Industries, the official distributor of Hyundai Motors in Taiwan, has unveiled a refreshed version of its popular Tucson L SUV and announced plans to launch the all-new Mufasa model in late May or early June 2025. This strategic expansion of Hyundai’s SUV lineup underscores the company’s commitment to capturing a larger share of the competitive Taiwanese automotive market.
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Apr
AUO Display Plus, E Ink to kick off large-format ePaper production by late 2025
AUO Display Plus, a subsidiary of AUO, and E Ink Holdings have signed a term sheet to form a joint venture focused on scaling up the production of large-format ePaper modules. Backed by an NT$390 million (US$11.75 million) investment, AUO Display Plus will hold a 51% stake and E Ink 49%. The new production line will be built at AUO’s Longtan Science Park facility in Taoyuan, with production slated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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Apr
Jabil Unveils cutting-edge transceivers to power AI and data centers with Intel Tech
Jabil has introduced advanced transceivers capable of transmitting data at speeds reaching 1.6 Terabits per second, aimed at addressing the increasing demand from sectors such as artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads, high-performance computing, and data center connectivity. These transceivers, utilizing Intel Silicon Photonics technology, support data transmission of 200 Gigabits per lane across both electrical and optical interfaces. They are available in three variants—DR8, DR8+, and 2xFR4—allowing data centers to double their bandwidth capacity without needing infrastructure changes, while also maintaining low energy consumption.