Taiwan Added Huawei and SMIC to its Trade Blacklist
Taiwan added two leading tech companies, China’s Huawei and SMIC, to the restricted list, which aligns with U.S. export control. This will lead to tension with Beijing and impact China’s goal of developing Artificial Intelligence chips. Taiwan’s “strategic high-tech commodities entity list” was confirmed by the island’s international trade administration,
Trump’s Energy Council Eyes Asian Backing for Alaska LNG Project
In a major push for U.S. energy dominance, President Donald Trump’s Energy Security Council is planning a high-stakes summit in Alaska in early June. The goal? To secure official commitments from Japan and South Korea for the $44 billion Alaska LNG project, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Taiwan Unveils $12.6B Stimulus to Soften Tariff Blow, Eyes Energy Deals with U.S.
In a bold move to shield its economy from potential shocks, Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai announced on Thursday an expanded stimulus package worth T$410 billion (approximately $12.6 billion). The proposal aims to counter the economic ripple effects of impending 32% U.S. tariffs, which were recently paused for 90 days by
Google Deepens XR Ambitions with $250M HTC Deal
In the latest events, Taiwanese company HTC opened a new tab to sell a unit focused on extended reality (XR) headsets and glasses for $250 million to Google. Some HTC employees will also transfer to Google as part of the deal. The transaction is expected to close in the first
Foxconn’s Worldwide Strategy Deflects Tariff Impact
Amid the growing concerns about Donald’s trump tariff plans, Asian chip manufacturer Foxconn stands tall with a global footprint. According to Reuters, Foxconn mentioned that they will have little impact of the US tariff plans, if any, due their global presence. Moreover, chairman of the contract manufacturer and key Apple
Foxconn Will Build NVIDIA’s Biggest Superchip Factory
NVIDIA, one of the world’s highest valued companies, has joined hands with Foxconn to construct the world’s largest Nvidia GB200 chip manufacturing facility to meet the growing demand for the Blackwell platform. Foxconn is widely known for its partnership with Apple in assembling its flagship product, the iPhone. The Taiwnese-based
