AI gives small chipmakers a shot at the big leagues

Taiwanese IC design companies made a strong showing at Computex 2025, using the global stage to spotlight cutting-edge technologies developed for AI applications. While tech giants like MediaTek and Realtek brought their entire product portfolios to the event, a wave of small and mid-sized firms—including Elan Microelectronics, FocalTech, Etron, Microip, and the Egis Technology Group—are showcasing targeted innovations that signal the island’s growing AI ambitions.

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Shibaura Electronics revises stance on bidding war, withdraws opposition to Yageo’s hostile offer

Shibaura Electronics announced on May 21, 2025, a shift in its stance regarding the competing tender offers (TOBs) from Japan’s MinebeaMitsumi and Taiwan-based Yageo for its shares. Originally, Shibaura Electronics had recommended that shareholders accept MinebeaMitsumi’s bid. However, the company has now revised its position from a clear endorsement to a neutral stance.

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Hygon, Sugon unify to cement China’s HPC leadership

China’s Dawning Information Industry Company (Sugon) and Hygon Information Technology announced plans for a strategic merger on May 25 to consolidate the country’s computing power ecosystem. The proposed deal involves a share swap, with Hygon set to issue shares to all A-shareholders of Sugon. A simultaneous capital raise is also planned to support the integration. Both companies halted trading on May 26, with the suspension expected to last no more than ten trading days.

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