Japan's Anritsu has teamed up with US chipmaker AMD to launch an automated testing platform for next-generation high-speed transmission, targeting the surging demand from AI data centers. The solution, called System Board Passive Channel (SBPC) Analysis Master, enables consistent validation across diverse devices and environments

Taiwan-based Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) is strengthening its international and cloud strategy through its cloud business, Nextlink. FET has announced it has signed a 100% share acquisition agreement with Hong Kong-based cloud service technology firm Renova Cloud, through which FET will gain control of Renova Cloud's subsidiary in Vietnam

Wolfspeed's recovery from bankruptcy protection remains uncertain, with core problems expected to extend beyond its anticipated year-end exit. The US power semiconductor firm is struggling with weak yields in 8-inch silicon carbide (SiC) device production, while fast-growing Chinese competitors are undercutting its market share and earnings, DIGITIMES reported

China is ramping up efforts to build an integrated nationwide computing network as the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies. The State Council's "AI+" strategy aims for AI adoption across more than 70% of industries by 2027 and above 90% by 2030. Analysts estimate that by 2035, AI could contribute over CNY11 trillion (approx. US$1.54 trillion) to GDP, equivalent to 4-5% of the economy

South Korea's Chosun Daily reported on September 1, 2025, that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju in October 2025

China's smartphone shipments fell nearly 4% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, despite government initiatives aimed at stimulating demand through purchase subsidies for ICT terminal products. The attempt to boost sales has struggled against extended replacement cycles and widespread market penetration

Ant Group has taken a minority stake in InnoStar Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co., a rising Chinese memory chipmaker, highlighting Beijing's drive for semiconductor self-sufficiency as US export restrictions intensify

Physical AI has become a key focus in the manufacturing and IT industries, as AI applications extend from online environments into the physical world, leading companies to begin deploying robots in real-world settings through significant improvements in training efficiency. However, considerable challenges remain in achieving high precision in applications such as autonomous driving

Taiwan's GCCS has become a preferred third-party supplier for global semiconductor and EV giants amid China's SiC substrate price wars. Chairman Chung-Chieh Chang expects long-term supply contracts starting in the second half of 2026 to drive revenue growth and profitability

MicroLED is regarded as the next-generation display technology, with Taiwan leading global development due to strong semiconductor and display integration, plus government support. Despite high costs slowing mass adoption, microLED's role in advanced chip packaging co-packaged optics (CPO) creates fresh applications beyond displays

China's SenseTime is starting to reap the benefits of its "1+X" business strategy, CEO Xu Li said. The Hong Kong-based AI firm halved its adjusted net loss in the first half of 2025 compared with a year earlier and expects the pace of improvement to quicken in the second half. Xu added that divesting certain non-core businesses from the balance sheet could push the company into profitability immediately

Surging demand for AI, large language models (LLMS), and high-performance computing is propelling co-packaged optics (CPO) into the spotlight of the semiconductor industry. The technology integrates optical engines with switch chips to reduce power consumption and expand bandwidth, positioning it as a core enabler for next-generation data centers and AI servers

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's lobbying efforts for the H20 GPU and the company's upcoming Blackwell-based custom chips have drawn wide attention. But in China's GPU market, Nvidia and AMD continue to dominate thanks to their technology edge and software ecosystems, while local vendors are still struggling with four persistent weaknesses

South Korea's semiconductor push into India is being spearheaded by major players such as Samsung Electronics, while smaller firms have shown limited investment despite growing interest