EMSNOW Reports: Electronics Manufacturing in Tunisia
EMSNOW has published a report which includes details from our tour of nine EMS companies operating there; seven of the nine are foreign-owned entities, while two are Tunisian national companies. This post includes highlights from this report.
Renewable Energy: Costa Rica’s Secret Weapon in Global Semiconductor Race
Costa Rica hopes to become a semiconductor hub and boost its economy. The country must compete against other major powers in the field, especially in Southeast Asia. SOURCE:Tico Times Given the intense competition in this market, any added value becomes significant, making the environmental footprint a crucial factor. In Costa Rica, approximately 95% of the energy matrix […]
EU Tariffs Act as Catalyst, Chinese Automakers to Accelerate Launch of 14 New Overseas Plants, Says TrendForce
The EU has initiated provisional countervailing duties on Chinese-made BEVs as of July 4, 2024. While new tariff percentages have been announced, they show minimal change from the rates published on June 12. The tariffs include 17.4% for BYD, 19.9% for Geely, and 37.6% for SAIC. Additionally, automakers identified as cooperating with the investigation but […]