Taiwan’s Skymizer unveils AI accelerator for edge computing, targeting post-GPU market

Taiwanese semiconductor IP provider Skymizer has launched HyperThought, a next-generation AI accelerator intellectual property (IP) designed to bring multimodal, generative AI capabilities to edge devices without relying on cloud connectivity. The announcement positions the compiler startup to capitalize on the growing demand for efficient AI hardware beyond traditional GPU solutions.

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Microsoft accelerates AI, talent push in SEA—Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand in focus

DIGITIMES visited Singapore, Malaysia, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) to explore how Microsoft is shaping the AI landscape in Southeast Asia. The team spoke with Jeth Lee, Microsoft’s Regional Legal Director for the Asia-Pacific, and Andrew Lau, Datacenter Launch Lead and Business Program Director for Microsoft Malaysia.

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Imaging specialist Ability unveils new machine vision modules for next-gen automation and edge AI

Taiwan-based optical imaging solutions provider Ability Enterprise is accelerating its diversification strategy by entering the machine vision market. The company has launched two new imaging modules, an infrared (IR)-assisted full-color wide-angle module and an active stereo 3D imaging module, to meet emerging customer needs in high-end sensing and edge computing applications.

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Flex doubles European power capacity with new Poland facility to meet AI-driven data center demand

Flex’s Critical Power division, Anord Mardix, is expanding its European critical power operations through a significant investment in a new facility in southern Poland. The site, located in Bielsko-Biała, will double the company’s regional capacity for power products to 1.2 million square feet, as demand surges for AI-driven data center infrastructure.

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Leadsun Greentech secures renewable energy contract with TSMC

Leadsun Greentech, a Taiwan-based company specializing in renewable energy, announced on May 12, 2025, that it has been selected as a green energy supplier for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). This agreement comes after the company’s notable partnership with Taiwan Mobile in 2024, the first Taiwanese firm to join the RE100 initiative. Following this latest development, Leadsun Greentech’s board has approved the signing of a renewable energy purchase agreement with TSMC.

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Taiwan’s machinery rebound overshadow by rising currency drag

The Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) reported that Taiwan’s machinery exports hit US$2.422 billion in April 2025, up 7.7% compared to the same period last year. Cumulative exports for the first four months rose 4.7% from the same period in 2024, signaling a tentative industry rebound. However, manufacturers remain wary amid lingering concerns over tariffs and exchange rates.

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From flagship to family car: SiC drives China’s EV boom amid intense price wars

Although the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show has concluded, its ripple effects continue to shape the automotive landscape. Bolstered by the Chinese government’s early implementation of trade-in subsidies, alongside a confluence of auto show buzz and promotional campaigns, China’s passenger vehicle retail sales soared to 1.81 million units in April 2025, marking the second-highest monthly figure on record.

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