Infineon Technologies revealed a plan to set up a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Ahmedabad, marking the company’s first such facility in the state and its second in India.
SoftBank Group recently announced a plan to acquire US-based Ampere Computing in late 2025, reinforcing its AI chip alliance strategy as the company ramps up efforts to build AI infrastructure in the US.
In the shadow of broader trade tensions, tariffs on Chinese goods have quietly doubled during the first two months of Donald Trump’s second term—a significant economic shift that has gone largely unnoticed. Renowned “Chip War” author Chris Miller brought this trend to light during a recent forum hosted by Taiwan’s think tank DSET in Taipei. “This has happened at a time when Trump has been imposing tariffs on other countries, so we barely even noticed,” the economic historian explained.
A US-ASEAN Business Council delegation, including Apple, Abbott, and Boeing, recently visited Vietnam to strengthen cooperation and explore new business opportunities. During the visit, Apple sought the Vietnamese government’s assistance in recruiting top engineering talent and announced plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Education to enhance local operations and foster innovation among Vietnamese students, reports The Investor.
Bank of America’s (BofA) Global Research division recently hosted an AI forum, spotlighting two major investor concerns: AI return on investment (ROI) and the impact of US tariffs. While Apple has postponed the launch of Apple Intelligence, analysts said the delay reflects a deliberate focus on user experience, which continues to support optimism around edge AI development.
The Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (TEDIBOA) will announce in May its latest results in cultivating new opportunities for Taiwan’s drone industry, according to alliance leader Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC). After more than six months of continuous effort overseas, industry insiders note that international drone makers have now gained insight into the advantages of Taiwan’s supply chain, with particular interest surrounding two key technologies.
China is leading the charge in 5G technology, transforming factory efficiency standards. Countries like Indonesia must accelerate their innovative and digital transformation efforts to attract manufacturing investments, as this trend is becoming evident, said Julian Gorman, head of Asia Pacific at GSMA.