Fujifilm reportedly building semiconductor materials factory in India; initial supply is for Tata Electronics’ wafer plant

According to Nikkei, Japanese semiconductor materials maker Fujifilm reportedly plans to set up a factory in Gujarat, India, aiming to start production by 2028. The company expects to acquire land by 2025 and begin construction in 2026, with several billion Japanese yen investment. The plant will produce chemicals for semiconductor processing and developer solutions, initially supplying Tata Electronics, part of the Tata Group, which is building a semiconductor fab in Gujarat with Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC).

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MicroLED’s Bright Future: PlayNitride CEO on geopolitical challenges, AI glasses surge, and SiPh opportunities

Micro LED technology is gaining momentum as the next big leap in display innovation. Driven by the global AI surge, China’s intensifying “hundred-glasses war” in smart eyewear has pushed micro-displays into the spotlight. Meanwhile, Micro LED is emerging as a potential game-changer in silicon photonics, offering high-speed optical communication capabilities. Long-anticipated uses in large-format TVs and automotive displays are finally moving toward mass production, signaling a broad and accelerating wave of commercialization across multiple industries.

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ASEAN+3 reaffirms commitment to regional financial stability amid global uncertainties

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the ASEAN+3 countries convened in Milan on May 4, 2025, for the 28th ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM+3), co-chaired by Malaysia and China. The high-level dialogue underscored regional economic resilience, despite mounting global challenges, and produced a strong joint statement committing to bolstered financial cooperation, macroeconomic stability, and sustainable growth.

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