The global AI competition has intensified. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) CEO Lisa Su revealed for the first time at the Advancing AI conference the next-generation rack-level solution Helios, designed specifically for large-scale AI training and inference. It will feature the new MI400 series GPUs, Zen 6 architecture EPYC Venice CPUs, and Pensando Vulcano NICs, with an expected launch in 2026.
The power batteries used in new energy vehicles (NEVs) are mainly dominated by ternary lithium batteries and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. China, which accounts for nearly 70% of the global NEV market, saw its LFP application reach 75% in the first quarter of 2025, up from 65% in 2024, demonstrating LFP’s strengthening grip on the NEV market.
Taiwan’s MPI Corporation, a major producer of probe cards and semiconductor test equipment, said artificial intelligence infrastructure demand is driving capacity utilization to maximum levels, with customers providing order forecasts stretching three years ahead.
AMD will host its “Advancing AI 2025” event on June 13 (Taipei time) in San Jose, California, where CEO Lisa Su and senior executives will unveil the company’s latest AI roadmap. The event will highlight AMD’s end-to-end AI compute strategy, spanning hardware, software, and ecosystem partnerships while offering insights into market trends shaping global data center and AI infrastructure growth.
Keysight Technologies, a leading US test and measurement equipment maker, has partnered with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) heavyweight Synopsys to launch an artificial intelligence-driven radio frequency design migration workflow. The solution aims to accelerate the shift from TSMC’s N6RF+ platform to its more advanced N4P node, targeting rising performance demands in radio frequency integrated circuit applications.
Fujitsu General Ltd. announced that it agreed to sell its power modules business, operated by subsidiary Fujitsu General Electronics Ltd. (FGEL), to India’s L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT) for approximately JPY2 billion (approx. US$12.8 million). The move is part of Fujitsu’s broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on its core tech solutions business, reports CNBC-TV18 and the Economic Times.
After years of mounting losses, LG Display (LGD) appears poised to shed its long-held reputation as a perennial money-loser. Following sweeping cost-cutting measures, strategic restructuring, and a renewed focus on advanced display technologies, the South Korean panel maker is now within striking distance of returning to annual profitability.
Taiwan’s smart home market is gaining momentum as brands increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI into their product lines. This trend is drawing not only long-standing telecom operators but also a wave of new entrants, including the emerging smart home brand Mova, which officially launched in Taiwan on June 9.
Samsung Electronics has introduced a digital signage display that can retain images without a continuous power supply, marking a major advancement in energy-efficient display technology. The new product—Samsung’s Color E-Paper—was recently honored with the “Best New Creative Digital Signage Product” award at the ISE 2025 exhibition in recognition of its innovation.