China Rumored to Ease 125% Tariffs on Semiconductors, Excluding Storage Chips: Trendforce

While the U.S. has temporarily spared chips from tariffs, Beijing’s heavy retaliatory levies on U.S. semiconductors create uncertainty in the sector. But according to TechNews and Chinese media outlet mydrivers, chips from Qualcomm, Intel, and Texas Instruments may soon get a pass — with storage chips still off the exemption list for now. According to industry sources cited by […]

EMSNOW Up Close Interview: SL Ng, Managing Director, VTech Communications (Malaysia)

EMSNOW visited the VTech CMS facility in Johor Malaysia in November of 2024 where Eric met with the Managing Director, SL Ng, and toured the facility to view the operations. With all the geopolitical upheaval and related tariff wars currently challenging global trade and the EMS industry, we thought it an opportune time to speak again with SL to get an update on his operations and the impact tariffs are having on business in Malaysia.

World Circular Economy Forum May 13-16 tackles rising material scarcity

In times of increasing material scarcity, businesses and economies could strengthen their resilience and safeguard their future by adopting circular approaches. The ninth non-profit World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF2025), taking place 13–16 May in São Paulo, Brazil, gathers reformers of economies to share the world’s best circular solutions. SÃO PAULO / HELSINKI –  The growing […]

Sanmina Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results

SAN JOSE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Sanmina Corporation (“Sanmina” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SANM), a leading integrated manufacturing solutions company, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended March 29, 2025 and outlook for its third fiscal quarter ending June 28, 2025. Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights Revenue: $1.98 billion GAAP operating margin: 4.6% GAAP […]

Federal Electronics Expands Business Development Team, Strengthening National Growth Strategy

CRANSTON, RI  — Federal Electronics, a leader in providing advanced electronic manufacturing services, is proud to announce the expansion of its Business Development team with the appointment of three industry veterans: Andrew Davis, Joel Robbins, and Will Oliver. With more than 70 years of combined industry experience, these strategic additions will drive Federal Electronics’ national […]