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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...
Friday 12 September 2025
Yageo to acquire up to 28.5% stake in Anpec Electronics through public tender offer
Taiwan-based passive components manufacturer Yageo Corporation announced on September 11 that it plans to acquire up to 28.5% of power IC designer Anpec Electronics via a public tender...
Thursday 11 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Infineon CEO reveals future opportunities in power semiconductors
Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon, emphasized the concept "no AI without power" during his keynote speech at the SEMICON Taiwan 2025 Master Forum. Power semiconductors play a critical...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Shenzhen Dual-expo Spotlight | China leans on laser chips to localize AI data centers and bypass tariffs
The China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) and SEMI-e 2025 Semiconductor Innovation Exhibition kicked off in Shenzhen on September 10, underscoring the laser industry's...
Thursday 11 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Taiwan's 10-year chip program seeks to link semiconductor supply chains among democratic countries
In 2024, the Taiwanese government announced the launch of a 10-year NT$300 billion (approx. US$9.89 billion) Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program (Taiwan CbI), marking...
Thursday 11 September 2025
LCY Chemical eyes advanced chip, display materials
LCY Chemical is actively expanding into the electronic materials market in its 110th year since the company's founding in 1915. According to CEO Vincent Liu, the company's electronic...