US’s 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam have clients in telecom industry halting orders
IRIS Optronics sees opportunity in cholesteric liquid crystal e-paper
U.S. manufacturing revival faces uphill battle despite Trump’s tariff pressure
The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to cut national debt and encourage the return of manufacturing to American shores, aligning with the “Make America Great Again” initiative. This focus aims at key industry leaders, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Apple, which derives a substantial portion of its revenue from the US, as well as sectors encompassing mobile phones, PCs, servers, and automobiles.
Some Taiwan auto makers voice concern over looming tariffs
As U.S. tariffs escalate, China explores countermeasures targeting tech and IP
Samsung Electronics eyes semiconductor breakthroughs with 2nm and 1.0nm process developments
Samsung Electronics, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, is making significant strides in advancing its production capabilities with plans for its 2nm and 1.0nm process nodes. As the company accelerates its technological developments, these initiatives are positioned to play a critical role in Samsung’s push to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry.
China’s RF unicorn OnMicro eyes IPO backed by Huawei, Xiaomi — revenue surges past US$280M
Beijing Onmicro Electronics Co. (OnMicro), a top Chinese fabless RF chip designer, filed for an IPO on the Shanghai STAR Market on March 28, 2025. The company seeks to raise around CNY2.067 billion (approx. US$281.4 million), becoming the second unprofitable firm cleared under the updated STAR Market listing rules. With backing from Xiaomi and Huawei, OnMicro aims to break the foreign stronghold on high-end RF front-end semiconductors.