An India-based gallium nitride (GaN) startup is exploring partnerships with Japanese companies to strengthen its technology stack and tap into Japan’s advanced semiconductor supply chain, as both countries deepen strategic cooperation in tech and defense.

Following years of trailing its competitors and facing mounting skepticism, Google appeared to turn a corner at this year’s I/O developer conference. Unlike previous events where the tech giant labored to explain the power of its AI models—often to the detriment of product clarity—this year’s showcase offered a focused, product-forward strategy that resonated with both developers and market watchers.

Passive component giant Yageo held its annual shareholders’ meeting on May 27, 2025, personally chaired by Chairman Pierre Chen. During the meeting, a proposal to add two new directors was approved. Among them, Joy Chen, the chairman’s eldest daughter, was elected as a group director, while the other seat was filled by Charles Hsu, chairman of TTFB.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC), the world’s leading supplier of BT substrate base materials, has notified clients of delayed shipments due to tightening raw material supply. The growing shortage is expected to trigger mid- to long-term disruptions in the substrate supply chain. Rising gold prices and extended lead times are already inflating costs across the NAND flash controller segment, potentially benefiting suppliers like Phison Electronics and Silicon Motion Technology through higher pricing leverage.