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<ul><li>US President Trump announced on 2 July that the US reached a trade deal with Vietnam, one week ahead of the 9 July deadline.</li><li>The US will impose a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports and a 40% "transhipping" tariff for goods originating from other countries, compared to 46% tariffs previously announced in April.</li><li>In return, Vietnam will give the US total access to its market with zero tariffs. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

US President Trump announced on 2 July that the US reached a trade deal with Vietnam, one week ahead of the 9 July deadline.The US will impose a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports and a 40% "transhipping" tariff for goods originating from other countries, compared to 46% tariffs previously announced in April.In return, Vietnam will give the US total access to its market with zero tariffs. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Technology - Implications of US-Vietnam Tariff Deal; Apple Supply Chain to Benefit Most

<ul><li>On 12 May, China and the US issued a joint statement that the US and China will lower tariffs for 90 days by 14 May, with the US reducing its tariff from 145% to 30% and China reducing its tariff from 125% to 10%.</li><li>Overall, we believe this is a further relief on China technology supply chain after the US CBP’s exemption from reciprocal tariffs for 20 product categories on 11 Apr (our note).</li><li>Overall, we believe consumer technology (esp. Apple supply chain) with high US revenue exposure will benefit most from the China-US tariff deal. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

On 12 May, China and the US issued a joint statement that the US and China will lower tariffs for 90 days by 14 May, with the US reducing its tariff from 145% to 30% and China reducing its tariff from 125% to 10%.Overall, we believe this is a further relief on China technology supply chain after the US CBP’s exemption from reciprocal tariffs for 20 product categories on 11 Apr (our note).Overall, we believe consumer technology (esp. Apple supply chain) with high US revenue exposure will benefit most from the China-US tariff deal. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Technology - Implications of China-US Tariff Reduction

<ul><li>Apple (AAPL US, NR) reported in-line FY2Q25 (CY1Q25) results and also provided the framework for tariff impact for the next quarter.</li><li>Overall, FY2Q revenue of US$95.4bn (+5% YoY) and EPS of US$1.65 (+8% YoY) were largely in-line with market expectations, thanks to better iPhone/iPad/Mac sales (+2%/15%/7% YoY) and services GPM, offsetting weakness of sales in China (-2% YoY) and wearables (-5% YoY).</li><li>For FY3Q25E, mgmt. guided revenue growth of “low- to mid-single digit” and GPM of 45.5%-46.5%, including impact of US$900mn tariff-related costs (20% on China imports). </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Apple (AAPL US, NR) reported in-line FY2Q25 (CY1Q25) results and also provided the framework for tariff impact for the next quarter.Overall, FY2Q revenue of US$95.4bn (+5% YoY) and EPS of US$1.65 (+8% YoY) were largely in-line with market expectations, thanks to better iPhone/iPad/Mac sales (+2%/15%/7% YoY) and services GPM, offsetting weakness of sales in China (-2% YoY) and wearables (-5% YoY).For FY3Q25E, mgmt. guided revenue growth of “low- to mid-single digit” and GPM of 45.5%-46.5%, including impact of US$900mn tariff-related costs (20% on China imports). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Technology - Apple FY2Q25 Read-Through: IPhone/China Weakness and US$900mn Tariff Cost

<ul><li>The US's CBP published an updated guidance on 11 Apr to exempt 20 product categories (incl. smartphones, PCs, servers and tablets) from reciprocal tariffs (i.e. 125% China tariff and 10% global tariff).</li><li>However, the US commerce secretary stated on 13 Apr (link) that tariff exemptions for electronic devices were temporary and electronics will come under separate tariffs, along with semiconductors that will be imposed in a month or two.</li><li>Overall, while the upcoming electronics tariff remains an overhang in the near term, we believe 1) the new tariff (vs. 25% for other sectoral tariffs) will be lower than the 125% for China’s previous reciprocal tariff, and 2) recent sector correction has priced in the worst scenario for reciprocal tariffs. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The US's CBP published an updated guidance on 11 Apr to exempt 20 product categories (incl. smartphones, PCs, servers and tablets) from reciprocal tariffs (i.e. 125% China tariff and 10% global tariff).However, the US commerce secretary stated on 13 Apr (link) that tariff exemptions for electronic devices were temporary and electronics will come under separate tariffs, along with semiconductors that will be imposed in a month or two.Overall, while the upcoming electronics tariff remains an overhang in the near term, we believe 1) the new tariff (vs. 25% for other sectoral tariffs) will be lower than the 125% for China’s previous reciprocal tariff, and 2) recent sector correction has priced in the worst scenario for reciprocal tariffs. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Technology - US Tariff Updates: Reciprocal Tariff Exemptions for Smartphone /PC...

<ul><li>Following our note last week, we received investor questions focused on 1) “20% US content rule” exemptions, 2) impact of China 34% tariff' on the US, 3) Vietnam proposed 0% tariff, 4) de-minimis rule removal, 5) bottom-fishing opportunities, and 6) company feedback/response on the new tariff. Below we offer perspectives on investor FAQs regarding the implications.</li><li>Despite sector valuation still being 15-20% away from the historical trough now, we would start to look for some quality names to accumulate on further weakness, including Xiaomi, AAC, Sunny Optical, BYDE and Q-tech.</li><li>“20% US content rule” exemptions in “Annex III” sub-document? The US White House published a sub-document, Annex II, for the US Reciprocal Tariffs.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Following our note last week, we received investor questions focused on 1) “20% US content rule” exemptions, 2) impact of China 34% tariff' on the US, 3) Vietnam proposed 0% tariff, 4) de-minimis rule removal, 5) bottom-fishing opportunities, and 6) company feedback/response on the new tariff. Below we offer perspectives on investor FAQs regarding the implications.Despite sector valuation still being 15-20% away from the historical trough now, we would start to look for some quality names to accumulate on further weakness, including Xiaomi, AAC, Sunny Optical, BYDE and Q-tech.“20% US content rule” exemptions in “Annex III” sub-document? The US White House published a sub-document, Annex II, for the US Reciprocal Tariffs.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Technology - US Tariff Updates: Addressing FAQs After a Volatile Day

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AAC Technologies Holdings Inc designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of miniaturized components that include speakers, receivers and microphones in the acoustic segment and others such as haptics vibrators, RF and antennas, and optical lenses. AAC's products are found in mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, ultrabooks, notebooks and electronic book-readers.

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Technology - Implications of US-Vietnam Tariff Deal; Apple Supply Chain to Benefit Most

US President Trump announced on 2 July that the US reached a trade deal with Vietnam, one week ahead of the 9 July deadline.

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Technology - Implications of China-US Tariff Reduction

Overall, we believe this is a further relief on China technology supply chain after the US CBP’s exemption from reciprocal tariffs for 20 product...

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Technology - Apple FY2Q25 Read-Through: IPhone/China Weakness and US$900mn Tariff Cost

Apple (AAPL US, NR) reported in-line FY2Q25 (CY1Q25) results and also provided the framework for tariff impact for the next quarter.

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Technology - US Tariff Updates: Reciprocal Tariff Exemptions for Smartphone /PC...

The US's CBP published an updated guidance on 11 Apr to exempt 20 product categories (incl. smartphones, PCs, servers and tablets) from reciprocal...

CMB International

Technology - US Tariff Updates: Addressing FAQs After a Volatile Day

Following our note last week, we received investor questions focused on 1) “20% US content rule” exemptions, 2) impact of China 34% tariff' on the...

CMB International

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