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<p>Headline Developments: Another week, another major cyber attack!  Last Friday, a global ransomware attack hit up to 1,500 companies in what is believed to be the biggest supply chain attack to date.  In the attack, American software company Kaseya was compromised, opening a door for hackers to spread ransomware to managed service providers that use it’s technology, and in turn their clients.</p>

Headline Developments: Another week, another major cyber attack!  Last Friday, a global ransomware attack hit up to 1,500 companies in what is believed to be the biggest supply chain attack to date.  In the attack, American software company Kaseya was compromised, opening a door for hackers to spread ransomware to managed service providers that use it’s technology, and in turn their clients.

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Tracking developments across tech supply chains

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<ul><li>Taiwan server revenue and shipment forecast for 2025 is expected to increase, reflecting growth in the IT industry. </li><li>Japanese government plans to invest $1 billion in Space Strategy Fund projects, highlighting a push for innovation and exploration in the aerospace sector. </li><li>SoftBank's $6.5B Ampere acquisition is a strategic move in the AI chip market with Arm, positioning the company for future technological advancements.</li></ul>

Taiwan server revenue and shipment forecast for 2025 is expected to increase, reflecting growth in the IT industry. Japanese government plans to invest $1 billion in Space Strategy Fund projects, highlighting a push for innovation and exploration in the aerospace sector. SoftBank's $6.5B Ampere acquisition is a strategic move in the AI chip market with Arm, positioning the company for future technological advancements.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (21-Mar-2025): Taiwan server revenue forecast 2025.

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Tracking developments across Asia's regional real estate markets

<ul><li>Global capital flowing into Australian logistics market as it reaches turning point, attracting investments.</li><li>Japan REIT makes deals in Tokyo, buying Tokyo Tower for $120M and selling office block for $62M.</li><li>CapitaLand India Trust acquires Bengaluru offices for $170M after project funding, expanding its portfolio.</li></ul>

Global capital flowing into Australian logistics market as it reaches turning point, attracting investments.Japan REIT makes deals in Tokyo, buying Tokyo Tower for $120M and selling office block for $62M.CapitaLand India Trust acquires Bengaluru offices for $170M after project funding, expanding its portfolio.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (25-Feb-2025): Global capital flows boost Australian logistics market.

<ul><li>China smartphone market in 4Q 2024 expected to see growth, intensifying competition among top brands.</li><li>GlobalWafers remains stable despite uncertainty around US CHIPS Act funding.</li><li>Yageo surprises with Shibaura Electronics takeover bid, Foxconn proposes partnership with Nissan, Forces Mos wins patent case against Asus.</li></ul>

China smartphone market in 4Q 2024 expected to see growth, intensifying competition among top brands.GlobalWafers remains stable despite uncertainty around US CHIPS Act funding.Yageo surprises with Shibaura Electronics takeover bid, Foxconn proposes partnership with Nissan, Forces Mos wins patent case against Asus.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (15-Feb-2025): China smartphone market, 4Q '24

<ul><li>Honda and Nissan merger talks hit a roadblock as Nissan rejects becoming a subsidiary, stalling negotiations between the automakers.</li><li>Resistance from automakers to Apple's CarPlay 2.0 upgrades is causing challenges in integration, potentially impacting the future of in-car technology.</li><li>SoftBank ends DeepSeek usage in partnership with OpenAI, while Alphabet commends DeepSeek's progress and emphasizes AI efficiency for competitive advantage.</li></ul>

Honda and Nissan merger talks hit a roadblock as Nissan rejects becoming a subsidiary, stalling negotiations between the automakers.Resistance from automakers to Apple's CarPlay 2.0 upgrades is causing challenges in integration, potentially impacting the future of in-car technology.SoftBank ends DeepSeek usage in partnership with OpenAI, while Alphabet commends DeepSeek's progress and emphasizes AI efficiency for competitive advantage.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (06-Feb-2025): Honda-Nissan merger talks fail as Nissan rejects subsidiary.

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SoftBank Group Corp. provides telecommunication services. The Company also operates ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) and fiber optic high-speed Internet connection, e-Commerce businesses, and Internet based advertising and auction businesses.

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Headline Developments: Another week, another major cyber attack! Last Friday, a global ransomware attack hit up to 1,500 companies

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (21-Mar-2025): Taiwan server revenue forecast 2025.

Taiwan server revenue forecast, Japan's $1B Space Strategy Fund, SoftBank's Ampere acquisition, China's Empyrean Technology acquires Xpeedic,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker (25-Feb-2025): Global capital flows boost Australian logistics market.

Major investments and partnerships in the logistics, real estate, and rental housing sectors across Australia, Tokyo, Bengaluru, Hong Kong, and...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (15-Feb-2025): China smartphone market, 4Q '24

China's smartphone market is growing, GlobalWafers remains stable, quantum computing advances, Yageo bids for Shibaura Electronics, Foxconn...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (06-Feb-2025): Honda-Nissan merger talks fail as Nissan rejects subsidiary.

Honda and Nissan merger talks stall over subsidiary refusal, automakers resist Apple CarPlay 2.0, SoftBank halts DeepSeek, China smartphone...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

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