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Wednesday 17 September 2025
South Korea promotes SiC power semiconductor technology autonomy, eyeing EV-driven growth
The South Korean government recently announced several industrial growth plans, including support programs for the localization of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors. The...
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Taiwan semiconductor industry holds home advantage, says economics minister
Taiwan's AI server exports have doubled, with manufacturers' GPU and graphics card production capacity fully booked, driving remarkable export growth for the country. Minister of...
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Yageo targets active component growth with Anpec Electronics stake acquisition
Taiwanese passive component manufacturer Yageo Corporation has announced plans to acquire up to 28.5% of power management IC (PMIC) design firm Anpec Electronics through a public...
Tuesday 16 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: UK seeks Taiwanese partnerships to overcome domestic chip manufacturing constraints
The United Kingdom demonstrated a prominent presence at SEMICON Taiwan 2025 last week, reinforcing its position as a key player in innovative technology. The UK Department for Business...
Tuesday 16 September 2025
South Korea's August ICT exports hit record high, Taiwan surge drives growth
South Korea's information and communications technology (ICT) exports in August 2025 reached a record high for the period compared to previous years. Due to rising memory semiconductor...
Tuesday 16 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: TSMC's GaN retreat opens door for Chinese SiC competitors
Power semiconductors, particularly silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), emerged as key themes at SEMICON Taiwan 2025. The toughest competition was in SiC equipment, with...
Tuesday 16 September 2025
China's SiC pricing war forces Japan to retreat while Europe holds its line
A new phase in the global race for silicon carbide (SiC) dominance is unfolding—one shaped as much by geopolitics as by market forces. As Chinese manufacturers make rapid strides...
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Han's Laser expands from semiconductors to new markets, as industrial laser demand slides
The booming semiconductor industry has led to a surge of emerging Chinese laser manufacturers, yet weaker players are being weeded out based on precision and accuracy as competition...
Monday 15 September 2025
Panasonic Industry to invest in new factory in Thailand for AI server materials
Panasonic Group's subsidiary, Panasonic Industry, announced plans to construct a new factory in central Thailand with an investment of JPY17 billion (approx. US$115 million). The...
Monday 15 September 2025
Weekly news roundup: Tech giants pivot and partner as AI demand collides with geopolitical reality
Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of September 8–September 14.
Sunday 14 September 2025
Navitas expands GaN, SiC push from consumer electronics to AI data centers
Navitas Semiconductor is expanding its portfolio beyond consumer chargers to include advanced power solutions for solar inverters, motor drives, and AI data centers, Senior Field...
Sunday 14 September 2025
Taiwan's OtO Photonics gains edge in China's semiconductor market with spectrometer focus
At the packed China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Taiwan's OtO Photonics stood out for its specialized...
Friday 12 September 2025
China's self-sufficiency agenda spurs JPT's leap into optical inspection

Shenzhen JPT Opto-Electronics, a well-established name in China's laser industry, is expanding into optical inspection as Beijing's push...

Friday 12 September 2025
China's Lightstar targets record localization in optical passive components amid tariff pressures
China's drive for technology self-sufficiency is transforming the communications supply chain. Shenzhen-based Lightstar Technology expects localization of advanced optical passive...
Friday 12 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: CHPT enters US CSP supply chain; order visibility extends to 3Q26
Taiwanese test interface manufacturer CHPT showcased its latest innovations at SEMICON Taiwan 2025. Besides unveiling a comprehensive upgrade solution centered on "AI-driven probe...