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Tuesday 30 September 2025
Pimax micro OLED VR headsets promise record field of view, face shipping delays
Pimax has introduced three micro OLED VR headsets using its patented ConcaveView optical technology: the entry-level Dream Air SE, the mid-range Dream Air, and the flagship Crystal Super. All feature high-resolution visuals, lightweight design, and immersive performance, with preorders already open. Shipments of the Dream Air and Dream Air SE have been delayed, with deliveries unlikely before December 2025
Tuesday 30 September 2025
New era of vehicle cyber threats puts entire supply chain on alert

As the global mobility industry undergoes rapid digitalization and platform integration, the promise of greater efficiency, user experience, and innovative business models is becoming a reality. However, so too are the growing cybersecurity risks that threaten not only connected vehicles and their automakers but also suppliers deep within the value chain, including battery manufacturers

Tuesday 30 September 2025
Synopsys marks 30 years in India with new Bengaluru R&D facility
According to multiple reports, including the Economic Times, CRN, and the Analytics India Magazine, Synopsys marked 30 years in India with the opening of a new research and development facility in Bengaluru. The 455,000-square-foot center, located at Bagmane Capital, will focus on electronic design automation (EDA), semiconductor intellectual property (IP), verification, and system design. Synopsys president and CEO Sassine Ghazi and executive chair and founder Aart de Geus attended the inauguration
Tuesday 30 September 2025
South Korea's Rebellions raises US$250M from Arm and Samsung, valued at US$1.4B
South Korean AI semiconductor startup Rebellions has raised US$250 million in a Series C round, backed by Arm Holdings Plc, Samsung Ventures, and Pegatron's VC arm, accelerating its push to mass-produce energy-efficient AI chips and expand internationally. The round values the five-year-old company at US$1.4 billion, according to a company statement
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Non-China supply chain pushes 12-inch SiC into advanced packaging, but China stands to gain
The surge in AI chips fueling CoWoS packaging demand has put silicon carbide (SiC), a third-generation semiconductor, on the verge of entering this high-value arena. The shift is set to begin within the "non-China supply chain," though its ripple effects could reinvigorate the global SiC industry, China included. From SEMICON Taiwan 2025 to South Korea's ICSCRM conference, 12-inch SiC in advanced packaging has become one of the most discussed topics across the semiconductor stage
Tuesday 30 September 2025
US expands entity list restrictions to cover affiliates of blacklisted firms
The US Department of Commerce has issued a new rule that broadens the reach of its export control regime by targeting affiliates of companies already on restricted lists. The change, announced by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), automatically subjects any entity that is at least 50% owned by one or more companies on the Entity List or the Military End-User (MEU) List to the same restrictions
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Qualcomm elevates China at Snapdragon Summit 2025 in Beijing
On September 24, Qualcomm staged its annual Snapdragon Summit across Beijing and Hawaii. With US–China trade tensions flaring again under President Donald Trump's second term, the company, earning nearly half its revenue from Chinese customers, moved its China venue from Sanya back to Beijing, signaling the market's elevated strategic weight and influence across the supply chain
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Chinese humanoid robots fall short in functionality, says Agility Robotics founder
In the humanoid robot competition, the US and China stand out as the two leading forces. Jonathan Hurst, co-founder of US-based humanoid robotics startup Agility Robotics, recently shared his views on the rapid advancements of Chinese humanoid robots
Monday 29 September 2025
Vietnam: the new destination for South Korea's ICT investment
Vietnam is solidifying its position as a major hub for South Korea's information and communications technology (ICT) industry, driven by government digitization initiatives and a large, skilled science and technology workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online services, further strengthening ties between the two countries in digital sectors. However, success in Vietnam requires adaptation to local language, culture, and business practices, while intellectual property rights and data protection remain sensitive issues
Monday 29 September 2025
Critical bluetooth flaw exposes Unitree robots to root-level takeover
A serious vulnerability in the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Wi-Fi configuration interface of several Unitree robots could allow attackers to gain root-level control, researchers disclosed on September 20, 2025. The exploit, dubbed UniPwn, affects Unitree's Go2 and B2 quadrupeds, as well as G1 and H1 humanoids. Because the flaw operates over wireless connections, it is "wormable," meaning an infected robot could automatically compromise others within BLE range, creating a self-propagating robot botnet
Monday 29 September 2025
India roundup: Taiwan deepens trade links with fast-growing India

Taiwan Expo 2025 in New Delhi gathered 107 Taiwanese firms, including Foxconn (Hon Hai) and Delta, to boost India partnerships in smart tech, green sustainability, and manufacturing. With India's rapid economic rise and reforms, Taiwanese investment interest is growing, underscoring deepening Taiwan-India trade and industrial cooperation

Monday 29 September 2025
India aims to deepen semiconductor supply chain through Taiwan collab and domestic investment
At the recent "Taiwan-India Semiconductor Forum" held during SEMICON Taiwan 2025, the India Taipei Association (ITA) highlighted significant developments in India's semiconductor sector. Amitesh Sinha, CEO of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), disclosed that the joint venture between India's HCL Group and Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) has become the sixth project approved for subsidies under India's semiconductor initiative. India plans to expand its semiconductor capabilities, not only in silicon chip production but also in compound semiconductor research and manufacturing, with investments ongoing across various segments, including printed circuit boards, packaging, testing, and materials
Monday 29 September 2025
India accelerates chip ambitions with record investments and tight deadlines
India, traditionally seen as a global hub for IT services, exports second only to the US, is now shifting focus towards becoming a significant player in semiconductor manufacturing. On September 2, during the SEMICON India 2025 forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an accelerated timeline for India's semiconductor industry development plan, aiming to mass-produce its first chip by the end of 2025
Sunday 28 September 2025
SEA emerges as key hub amid shifting PCB supply chains
Taiwan-based Ampoc, a distributor and manufacturer of PCB wet process equipment and semiconductor materials, anticipates increasing overlap between PCB and semiconductor industries due to vertical integration, according to chairman Ronald Su. This convergence is expected to create favorable opportunities for Ampoc, which operates actively across both markets
Sunday 28 September 2025
South Korea at critical juncture in drone development autonomy
Drones have become a key technology for the development of both national security and civilian applications. However, South Korea's current drone industry heavily relies on China for materials, components, and airframes. Calls for technological independence and the establishment of a comprehensive local ecosystem are rising in line with the global trend of getting rid of China's influence in drone development