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Taiwan's Tax Surge Amid Tariff Struggles and Asustek Shift

8/14/2025

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Taiwan's tax revenue reached NT$876.8 billion last month, driven by deferred tax filings amid US tariff uncertainties.
Asustek's net profit fell by 23% due to US tariffs and currency fluctuations affecting margins.
The company moved 90% of production to Southeast Asia and started a US server assembly line, expecting 5-10% PC revenue growth this quarter.
Year-to-date revenue is down 2.1% despite the recent tax revenue increase.

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Story summary

Taiwan's tax revenue reached NT$876.8 billion last month, driven by deferred tax filings amid US tariff uncertainties.
Asustek's net profit fell by 23% due to US tariffs and currency fluctuations affecting margins.
The company moved 90% of production to Southeast Asia and started a US server assembly line, expecting 5-10% PC revenue growth this quarter.
Year-to-date revenue is down 2.1% despite the recent tax revenue increase.