The Malaysian government urges solar companies to seek alternative markets amid new US tariffs affecting Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam amid US tariff uncertainties.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, global notebook shipments (excluding detachable models) performed better than expected, decreasing by 1% compared to the previous quarter. In anticipation of tariffs on notebooks imported into the US by the Trump administration, brands and channel retailers increased their inventories in the fourth quarter to prepare. However, the high inventory from the fourth quarter will strongly undermine brand vendors’ shipments in the first quarter of 2025, according to DIGITIMES’ latest quarterly notebook shipments report.

AES-KY, the leading battery module manufacturer, is intensifying efforts to expand its customer base, diversify its product offerings, and increase market share. The company remains committed to long-term profitability and sustaining its growth momentum.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly demanded a cut of Ukraine’s mineral and natural resource revenues in exchange for military and economic aid, a proposal dubbed the “US-Ukraine minerals deal.” South Korea’s tech industry is on edge, fearing potential disruptions to its semiconductor rare gas supply chain if the deal materializes.