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Wednesday 11 February 2026
Globe's direct-to-cell satellite service aims to boost coverage and resilience across the Philippines
Globe Telecom stated that it will be the first operator in Southeast Asia to offer direct-to-cell satellite connectivity, becoming the second Asian carrier to collaborate with SpaceX...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Netherlands' China-hawk cabinet signals tighter grip on chip tech
Europe's technology security posture toward China is tightening. The Netherlands is emerging as an early indicator. A new Dutch cabinet dominated by China hawks signals tighter export...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
AI demand fuels photonics-semiconductor convergence at APE 2026
As artificial intelligence workloads push traditional computing architectures to their limits, the photonics industry is emerging as a critical enabler of next-generation data center...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Singapore to boost semiconductors and photonics under RIE 2030
As demand for higher transmission performance rises alongside the expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers, the 2026 Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026), held in Singapore,...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Panjit accelerates automotive push with Vietnam plant acquisition, eyes 2027 ramp
Panjit International has completed a signing agreement to acquire a 95% equity stake in Torex Vietnam Semiconductor Co., Ltd., reinforcing its strategy to expand automotive-related...
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Analysis: Japan's supermajority reshapes Asia's semiconductor competition
Japan's latest election is being read by global markets as a turning point in industrial policy, capital flows, and technology sovereignty across Asia — not a routine political...
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Analysis: How Singapore turns talent, R&D into an optics edge
Despite possessing a land area roughly one-fiftieth the size of Taiwan, Singapore has established itself as one of the most closely watched economies and supply chain hubs in Asia...
Monday 9 February 2026
Exclusive: Color e-paper fuels an e-reader boom across Asia, E Ink says
At the annual Taipei International Book Exhibition — traditionally a peak season for e-reader launches and promotions — E Ink Holdings, the world's largest e-paper material...
Sunday 8 February 2026
AI startups capture majority of global venture capital in 2025, Best Brokers analysis shows
Artificial intelligence startups drew more than half of global venture capital funding in 2025, marking a significant shift in investor focus toward AI and machine learning companies,...
Friday 6 February 2026
MetaOptics drives heat-resistant metalenses into CPUs

At the Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026) in Singapore, DIGITIMES interviewed MetaOptics, the first planar lens company listed on...

Friday 6 February 2026
APE 2026 Singapore: Opto Precision highlights smart glass modules with Taiwan supply chain
The smart glasses market drew attention at the third Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026), where Singapore-based Opto Precision showcased smart glasses module solutions that integrate artificial...
Thursday 5 February 2026
Asia Photonics Expo 2026 opens in Singapore, spotlighting photonics-semiconductor ties
The third edition of the Asia Photonics Expo (APE) opened on February 4, 2026, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, bringing together the global photonics and semiconductor ecosystem...
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Asia FinTech Alliance (AFA) Announces Leadership Election Results

The Asia FinTech Alliance (AFA) recently announced the results of its latest leadership election, conducted in full accordance with the AFA Bylaws unanimously adopted...

Monday 2 February 2026
Merck appoints Benjamin Hein as head of electronics division
German industrial giant Merck KGaA announced the appointment of Benjamin Hein as a member of the executive board and CEO of its electronics business unit, effective May 1, 2026. Following...
Friday 30 January 2026
Asia Cement, Enel X launch virtual power plant to boost grid resilience
Artificial intelligence (AI) waves and global electrification trends are causing electricity demand to soar faster than energy infrastructure can keep up. Facing core challenges in...