IC distributor WPG is looking to grow its presence in non-Greater China markets, with plans to set up new branch offices in North America and Southeast Asia to serve its customers locally, according to industry sources.

“The Art of War” maintains that if you don’t see chances of winning, you defend. While India is actively pursuing foreign investment and accelerating the establishment of its tech supply chain to reduce reliance on imports, ASEAN countries whose economy is not strong enough should team up with Taiwan to form a defensive position. This is also true for Taiwan.

Optical transceiver maker PCL Technologies has reported robust sales for the third quarter of 2022 and is upbeat about its shipments for 400G models in the fourth quarter.