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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Southwestern Japan
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A significant earthquake measuring 5.9 in magnitude shook the Okinawa province in southwestern Japan on Thursday, raising immediate concerns across the region. According to the US Geological Survey, the seismic event occurred at 0745 GMT,...
TSMC stocks rise after Trump’s tariffs
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) saw its stock rise by 5% on Thursday after it was confirmed that the firm would not be affected by the newly announced 100% tariff on semiconductors imposed by US President Donald Trump,...
US-Made Microchips Show Rise in Prices
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Microchips produced in the United States are priced up to 20% higher than their Taiwanese counterparts, according to Lisa Su, the CEO of US tech company AMD, which is one of the leading purchasers of these chips. Washington has been...
Applied Optoelectronics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 7, 2025
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) (“AOI”), a leading provider of advanced optical and HFC networking products that power the internet, today announced financial results for its second...
Taiwan's TSMC Shares Climb After Trump’s 100 Percent Chip Tariff Exemption
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), the globe’s top semiconductor producer, jumped 5% Thursday following Taiwan’s announcement that the company has been granted an exemption from the 100% chip tariff recently...
Powerful earthquake strikes coast of Japan
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake registering 5.9 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Japan’s southwestern Okinawa region on Thursday, according to reports. The tremor occurred 18 kilometers (approximately 11.1 miles) north of Yonaguni...
Powerful Quake Shakes Japan
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful tremor measuring 5.9 in magnitude jolted the region off the coast of Okinawa, situated in the southwestern part of Japan, on Thursday. The seismic activity was recorded 18 kilometers (approximately 11.1 miles) to the north of...
Nusano Establishes Strategic Advisory Board to Support Innovation Across Company’s Product Verticals
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 7, 2025
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nusano, a physics company transforming the production of radioisotopes, today announced the formation of a Strategic Advisory Board and the appointment of its first three members. The Board...
Himax Technologies, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results; Provides Third Quarter Guidance
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 7, 2025
Q2 2025 Gross Margin Exceeded Guidance, Revenues and EPS In-Line with the Guidance Range Issued on May 8, 2025 Company Q3 2025 Guidance: Revenues to Decrease 12% to 17% QoQ, Gross Margin is Expected to be Around 30%. Loss per Diluted ADS to be 2.0...
Taiwan Receives First Shipment of US Combat Drones
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan has obtained the initial shipment of the United States' Altius-600M assault drones, the island’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo confirmed late Tuesday. The Defense Ministry reported that Wellington met with Palmer Luckey, the...
President Lai meets delegation led by former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Taiwan President News
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August 5, 2025
TAIWAN, August 5 - Details 2025-08-05 President Lai attends opening of Ketagalan Forum: 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue On the morning of August 5, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the Ketagalan Forum: 2025 Indo-Pacific Security...
Taiwan Detains Three TSMC Employees for Alleged Data Theft
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Taiwan have detained three employees of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) over allegations they stole sensitive trade secrets tied to the firm’s cutting-edge 2-nanometer chip technology. According to media,...
Senator Bong Go rallies support for Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Cup, urges united backing for all Filipino athletes ahead of SEA Games
Senate of the Philippines
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August 6, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 6 - Press Release August 6, 2025 Senator Bong Go rallies support for Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Cup, urges united backing for all Filipino athletes ahead of SEA Games With Gilas Pilipinas set to battle it out in the 2025 FIBA...
Taiwan Secures First U.S.-Made Altius-600M Combat Drones
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan has officially received its first shipment of Altius-600M attack drones from the United States, Defense Minister Wellington Koo confirmed late Tuesday. According to the Defense Ministry, Koo met with Palmer Luckey, founder of...
President Lai meets Somaliland Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adam
Taiwan President News
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July 24, 2025
TAIWAN, July 24 - The building was not just a key landmark in that era; its architectural integrity allowed the main structure to survive the Taipei Air Raid of May 1945, despite serious damage to its front left side. After repairs, the building...
Applied Optoelectronics to Present at the Rosenblatt 5th Annual Technology Summit: The Age of AI
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 5, 2025
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) (“AOI”), a leading provider of advanced optical and HFC networking products that power the internet, today announced the Company will virtually...
New LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW IP Development to Feature Brand-New Game and Anime Adaptation
EIN Presswire
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July 24, 2025
JAPAN, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NADA HOLDINGS CORP. (Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan; Chairman: Joe Teng, hereinafter “NADA HOLDINGS”) is pleased to announce, in partnership with Dragami Games Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa, Tokyo;...
Applied Optoelectronics Announces Equity Grants To Employees Under Inducement Plan
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 4, 2025
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI), a leading provider of HFC and advanced optical networking products that power the internet, today announced that the Compensation Committee of its...
Jyong Biotech Ltd. Rings Nasdaq Bell and Participates at the BIO 2025 International Convention
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 22, 2025
New Taipei City, Taiwan, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jyong Biotech Ltd. (Nasdaq: MENS) (the “Company”, “Jyong Biotech”), a science-driven biotechnology company based in Taiwan committed to developing and commercializing innovative and...
President Lai meets official delegation from European Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield
Taiwan President News
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July 22, 2025
TAIWAN, July 22 - The building was not just a key landmark in that era; its architectural integrity allowed the main structure to survive the Taipei Air Raid of May 1945, despite serious damage to its front left side. After repairs, the building...