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Talks regarding Apple car aren't happening: Hyundai, Kia
Apple paused discussions with Hyundai and Kia weeks ago about building an electric vehicle.
February 09, 2021
Company in the news
iPhone chipmaker TSMC lifts 2020 outlook expecting big 5G boost
TSMC expects strong demand from 5G smartphones and server chips as countries gradually emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic.
October 16, 2020
Tech
Why regulators are targeting a US$2-tril Apple
Why regulators are targeting a US$2-trillion Apple
August 28, 2020
Tech
Apple won't meet quarterly revenue target due to coronavirus
(Feb 18): Apple Inc doesn’t expect to meet its revenue guidance for the March quarter due to work slowdowns and lower demand due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus in China.
February 18, 2020
Tong's Portfolio
Shaken but not stirred
SINGAPORE (Feb 7): As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread unabated, the resulting uncertainties and potential economic impact sent stock markets worldwide tumbling, before they recouped some lost ground.
February 07, 2020
Tech
Apple supplier bullish on 2020 as China 5G phone demand kicks in
(Dec 27): Taiyo Yuden Co, a Japanese maker of ceramic capacitors used in smartphones, sees increasing demand for its components next year as China pushes ahead with the fifth generation of cellular technology.
December 27, 2019
Company in the news
Companies hope for rosy outlook with injection of new aesthetic business
SINGAPORE (Oct 17): People say money cannot buy self-esteem, but it sure can buy a whole new look. The aesthetic and wellness industry is booming, with the affluent market demanding to look their best, whether that means getting a new chin or looking year
October 18, 2019
Tech
Apple, Foxconn broke a Chinese labour law to build latest iPhones
(Sept 9): Apple Inc and manufacturing partner Foxconn violated a Chinese labour rule by using too many temporary staff in the world’s largest iPhone factory, the companies confirmed following a report that also alleged harsh working conditions.
September 09, 2019
US-China trade war
Trump tumult has gadget giants splitting along US-China lines
(Aug 16): Even the unseasonable downpour couldn’t dampen the spirits of the executives and officials gathered on the Indonesian island of Batam to cut the ribbon on a new Pegatron Corp factory. The men exchanged jokes as they took shelter under a white
August 16, 2019
Investing strategies
Tech companies, network effect, universal apps: Where the future and the past are different, yet similar
SINGAPORE (Apr 29): A significant portion of the value we have seen created in technology has been credited to the network effect (or positive feedback loop) associated with digital platforms. Think Facebook, Apple, Amazon.com, Google (owned by Alphabet),
April 29, 2019