New front opens in CPO, SiPh race: TSMC and Taiwanese supply chain in the lead

Surging demand for AI compute is driving global investment in GPUs, ASICs, and next-generation datacenter infrastructure. As conventional electronic interconnects fall short of meeting high-bandwidth, low-latency data exchange needs, silicon photonics (SiPh) and co-packaged optics (CPO) are emerging as foundational technologies for next-generation AI system performance.

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Taiwan launches multi-pronged AI strategy to advance innovation and global competitiveness

Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has introduced a comprehensive set of artificial intelligence (AI) development policies, emphasizing the private sector as the primary engine of innovation. Minister Yen-nun Huang noted that the government’s role is to create an enabling environment through targeted policy tools that support a vibrant and sustainable AI ecosystem.

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US solar energy firms lay low as Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ sweeps through

The US Senate has proposed a complete phase-out of tax credits for solar and wind energy, as part of amendments to Donald Trump’s proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” However, as renewable energy industry insiders point out, most US-based manufacturers have paused operations since Trump returned to office, adopting a wait-and-see approach amid ongoing uncertainties.

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Exclusive: Understanding Taiwan is key to understanding the world, says MWC CEO

The 2025 Mobile World Congress in Shanghai (MWC Shanghai) officially opened on June 18, 2025. Just before the event, Francesc Fajula, CEO of Mobile World Capital Barcelona, made his first visit to Taiwan and granted an exclusive interview to DIGITIMES. He shared his views on the Shanghai exhibition and emphasized Taiwan’s critical role in the global technology ecosystem.

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