Ahead of the fourth edition of Semicon India, set to be held from September 2-4, 2025, in New Delhi, the Indian Government has released a press statement reaffirming its commitment to building a world-class semiconductor ecosystem. The release underscores India's growing role in the global chip supply chain, driven by demand for AI, smart devices, and digital infrastructure

Samsung Electronics' foundry production lines for process nodes above 4nm have recently achieved their highest utilization rates, according to South Korean media outlet ChosunBiz, citing industry insiders

The Economic Times, citing unnamed sources, reported that Kaynes Circuits India is set to invest INR49.95 billion (approx. US$570 million) to establish an advanced electronics component manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, marking the first large-scale PCB investment in the state and signals Tamil Nadu's broader ambition to develop a new electronics manufacturing cluster in the southern coastal region

Facing dual pressures from international instability and slowing growth in its main markets, South Korea's collaborative robot giant Doosan Robotics is actively undergoing a strategic transformation. Despite widening losses, the company has aggressively acquired US robotics solutions provider Onexia to drive growth through global expansion and technological upgrades

Ventec International Group, a specialty manufacturer of copper-clad laminates (CCLs), has commenced construction of a new manufacturing facility in Thailand as part of its broader global expansion efforts. The initial phase of the plant is expected to begin operations in early 2026, with full-scale production lines planned for activation in the second quarter

Starting in 2025, AI glasses are set to become the hottest trend in the smart wearable market. Following Xiaomi, Huawei, Lenovo, Google, and startup Xreal, Alibaba has also announced its entry into the AI glasses arena, igniting a new wave of competition among smart terminal devices. The surge driven by the combination of AI glasses and wearable devices is rapidly propelling China's original design manufacturer (ODM)/original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and printed circuit board (PCB) supply chains into a new phase of transformation and upgrading

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has officially commenced production at its new manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The US$500 million plant represents the first phase of a larger US$2 billion investment in India, with plans to establish the site as a strategic hub for both domestic sales and regional exports, according to the Associated Press and Reuters

The US Congress has added a new clause to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), requiring the Pentagon to evaluate whether BOE Technology — China's top display panel manufacturer — should be labeled a "Chinese military company" (CMC)

Taiwan's optics sector is cautiously optimistic after temporary tariffs were announced, with most firms saying current rates align with expectations. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology (AOET) Chairman Victor Kao said tariffs have never been a major concern, emphasizing that operational fundamentals matter more. Whether Thailand's tariff was 36% or the current 19%, clients have consistently urged AOET to localize production in Thailand. "Business goes on either way," he said

India may benefit in the short term from a renewed US push to ease restrictions on artificial intelligence exports, but the shift could deepen its long-term reliance on American chipmakers and AI technology providers, analysts say

The US has lowered tariffs on imports from several Southeast Asian nations. These measures provide a temporary boost to Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers, enabling greater confidence to expand operations within Southeast Asia

As the global AI industry continues to expand, competition in semiconductor technology is intensifying. South Korea's industrial sector has begun voicing concerns that to maintain growth momentum in its semiconductor industry, it must foster fabless IC design startups to enhance system semiconductor competitiveness

Nintendo announced that it would raise the price of the first-generation Switch console in the US beginning August 3, 2025, citing 'market conditions' as the reason in a statement on its website

Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from July 28 to Aug 3, 2025. The top three topics include Tesla striking a US$16.5 billion chip deal with Samsung amid 2nm rumors. Former Intel China head Ian Yang joined AMD, surprising the industry. Meanwhile, China quietly gains ground in mature chip processes with startups like Pengsun

The US has reduced tariffs on imports from South Korea from 25% to 15%. This reduction benefits South Korean automakers like Hyundai Motor by cutting annual losses of around KRW30 trillion (approx. US$2.2 billion) and enhancing their competitiveness in the North American market