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Monday 24 November 2025
Japan to become majority stakeholder in Rapidus with JPY100 billion investment
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to invest JPY100 billion (US$671 million) in Rapidus in fiscal 2025, securing a controlling stake as the government accelerates...
Monday 24 November 2025
Toshiba's China SiC turn triggers Japan's power-chip intervention
Toshiba's sudden move from its long-standing partnership with Rohm Semiconductor to a brief collaboration with China's Sicc unsettled Japan's power semiconductor sector. Toshiba reversed...
Monday 24 November 2025
Kian Shen projects record 2026 electric bus frame orders, BMW battery box contracts to boost overseas business
Kian Shen Corporation, a vehicle frame supplier under Taiwan's Yulon Motor Group, expects to secure orders for more than 1,000 electric bus frames in 2026 as supply constraints ease,...
Monday 24 November 2025
Singapore explores nuclear power potential, collaborates with Europe and US on SMR research
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that the government is studying multiple energy options but needs to carefully evaluate each option due to the country's limited land...
Monday 24 November 2025
NSK develops humanoid robot actuators, targets 2028 launch
Japan-based NSK has announced the development of actuators capable of enabling agile movements in humanoid robots. These drive products include rotary actuators for joints such as...
Monday 24 November 2025
Weekly News Roundup: US moves to ban Chinese chipmaking equipment; Tesla eyes in-house fab; Intel hires TSMC veteran
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of November 17 to November 23, 2025.
Monday 24 November 2025
TSMC's C.C. Wei doubles down on US expansion as AI era enters 'early stage'
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.(TSMC)'s chairman and chief executive, C.C. Wei, used one of the industry's most high-profile stages to restate the company's commitment to expanding...
Monday 24 November 2025
Exclusive: Lenovo stays insulated from DRAM crunch with Samsung ties, China supply priority
The memory shortage is rippling through the PC supply chain, prompting vendors to scramble for DRAM allocations at upstream suppliers. Industry sources say senior Asus executives...
Monday 24 November 2025
Qualcomm Innovate in Taiwan Challenge supports local AI teams
Qualcomm announced the winners of the 7th Qualcomm Innovate in Taiwan Challenge (QITC) on November 21. First place went to MoBagel, which provides high-efficiency, energy-saving,...
Monday 24 November 2025
SK On swaps shares with EVE Energy to restructure joint ventures in China
South Korean battery maker SK On has restructured its investment portfolio by exchanging shares with Chinese battery firm EVE Energy, resulting in SK On acquiring full ownership of...
Monday 24 November 2025
Behind Korea’s record chip exports, a race it may be losing
Although South Korea has seen its semiconductor exports hit record highs, concerns are mounting that over-reliance on specific products could heighten risks for the country's manufacturing...
Monday 24 November 2025
Display demand is rising—but OLED’s climb puts LCD makers on edge
The global display panel market is forecast to expand to US$131.5 billion by 2026, despite significant changes in the industry landscape. While overall output and value are rising,...
Monday 24 November 2025
NGK Insulators to expand capacity for chiplet ceramic support wafers that offer 5x warpage resistance
Japanese ceramics firm NGK Insulators has announced plans to triple its production capacity of support wafers by fiscal year 2027 (April 2027-March 2028). More specifically, these...
Monday 24 November 2025
CMC readies Taiwan launch of next-gen XForce SUV, ET35 double-cab commercial vehicle

CMC, a Yulon Group subsidiary, detailed its 2026 product and market roadmaps during an online investor briefing on November 20, outlining...

Monday 24 November 2025
Doosan poised to secure exclusive Nvidia Rubin CCL supply as EMC fails GB300 test
Doosan Electronic Business Group (Doosan Electro-Materials) is on track to become the exclusive supplier of copper-clad laminate (CCL) for Nvidia's next-generation AI chip, Rubin,...