ASUS Completes Major Manufacturing Relocation to Southeast Asia In a strategic move to mitigate the impact of impending tariffs from the United States, ASUS has announced the completion of its manufacturing shift for the US market. The company confirmed that 90% of its product manufacturing has been relocated from China
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Malaysia Implements Strict Controls on US-Origin AI Chip Exports Malaysia has moved to immediately tighten its export controls on high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips originating from the United States. Effective today, all exports, transhipments, and transits of these chips will necessitate a Strategic Trade Permit under the Strategic Trade Act
ByteDance Prepares US-Specific CapCut Amidst Divestment Pressures ByteDance, owner of the immensely popular social media platform TikTok, is reportedly developing a U.S.-specific version of its highly successful video editing application, CapCut. This move comes as the company continues to navigate a complex regulatory landscape in the United States, driven by
ICYMI: Trump U-Turns on Electronics Tariffs—iPhones and Laptops Briefly Spared Before Policy Reversal In a surprising policy shift, President Donald Trump initially announced a temporary exemption on tariffs for a range of consumer electronics. As a result, products such as smartphones, laptops, and key computer components were briefly excluded from
Amazon is also Looking to Purchase TikTok The race to acquire TikTok’s US operations continues to intensify, with Amazon emerging as the latest contender. This follows recent bids from prominent figures like YouTube star MrBeast and AI company Perplexity AI, highlighting the growing interest and strategic importance of the platform.
After months of legal battles, heated political debates, and lingering uncertainty, TikTok users in the United States can finally relax. Initially, the widely popular short-video app faced a potential nationwide ban due to security concerns. However, in a turn of events, it has now been cleared to continue operations. STATEMENT
The United States has announced new restrictions on the export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to Malaysia. As a result, Malaysia has been placed in a category with limited access to high-performance computing power. The move, confirmed by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, aims to maintain American dominance in