The US has temporarily suspended reciprocal tariffs for over 75 countries for a 90-day period, creating a critical window for supply chain operators to secure orders quickly. However, optical manufacturers are extending their observation period, particularly those with production bases in Southeast Asia, as they anticipate numerous challenges ahead.

As the US-China tariff standoff intensifies, Beijing is signaling a strategic pivot—redirecting retaliation from goods to services and placing America’s tech-heavy service sector squarely in its sights.

The global push to meet surging demand from AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and advanced data centers has reached a new milestone. JEDEC, the international semiconductor standards organization, has unveiled the High Bandwidth Memory 4 (HBM4) specification—a next-gen memory standard featuring major architectural and interface upgrades for dramatically improved bandwidth, capacity, and power efficiency.

Ennostar, a leading developer in compound semiconductors, showcased major advancements in Micro LED technology at Touch Taiwan 2025, with a dual focus on innovation at both the component and application levels. The centerpiece of its exhibition included a cutting-edge GemiLED platform and a transparent 30-inch automotive display now ready for mass production.