As the global patent battle over gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors intensifies, a recent ruling by the US International Trade Commission has deepened the rivalry between Infineon Technologies and China's Innoscience while also underscoring how geopolitics is increasingly shaping the future of the power semiconductor industry

Japan's diamond semiconductor sector is moving closer to practical use, as university-backed startups advance factory construction, sample production, and device demonstrations for high-frequency, high-power, and harsh-environment applications

Unitree Robotics has launched what it calls the world's first humanoid robot motion App Store, allowing users to download and install robot skills in a manner similar to smartphone apps

Gigabyte Technology subsidiary Giga Computing is expanding aggressively in South Korea, positioning itself to benefit from a surge in demand for AI servers driven by the country's sovereign AI ambitions and accelerating enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)

India is advancing its electronics and semiconductor manufacturing strategy through new approvals for semiconductor and Mini/Micro LED projects, while companies including Tata Electronics and Yotta Data Services expand investments tied to chips, AI infrastructure, and data centers. The developments reflect India's broader push to become a larger global sourcing base for semiconductors, displays, automotive electronics, and AI-related manufacturing amid ongoing supply chain diversification

Global power semiconductor suppliers are entering a new upcycle marked by tightening supply, rising prices, and intensifying technology competition, fueled by accelerating investment in AI infrastructure and electric vehicles