Apple’s India iPhone output reaches 25% as production shifts from China

Apple significantly expanded iPhone production in India in 2025, increasing output by about 53% as the company seeks to reduce its dependence on China and mitigate tariff risks. Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, said Apple assembled about 55 million iPhones in India last year, up from 36 million in 2024. Apple produces about 220 million to 230 million iPhones annually worldwide, with India now accounting for roughly a quarter of total output.

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Early Anthropic funder reportedly raising US$3B in new funding as VC concentrates on AI leaders

Spark Capital, the first venture capital (VC) firm to invest in Anthropic, is reportedly raising roughly US$3 billion in new funds, according to The Information. This new amount, 50% higher than the funds it raised two years ago, comes as leading AI companies have received record-breaking investments within just the first two months of 2026 alone.

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ASE breaks ground on AI advanced packaging site in Southern Taiwan, set for 2Q28 completion

ASE Technology Holding has broken ground on its third technology park in Nanzi, Kaohsiung, focused on advanced semiconductor packaging and smart logistics, with construction to start within 2026 and finish by the second quarter of 2028, and a total investment of NT$17.8 billion (approx. US$559 million), senior vice president Mike Hung said.

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Japanese automakers to reverse-import US-spec cars

Amid rising global protectionism and US president Donald Trump’s push to reduce trade deficits, Japan’s automotive industry is undergoing a deep strategic shift. Honda Motor recently announced that it plans to reverse-import its US-made, US-spec car models into Japan, following a similar move by market leader Toyota Motor. Nissan Motor is also expected to follow suit.

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