Hon. Precision (HPI), a leading IC test equipment manufacturer, is benefiting from robust AI chip demand. In the first quarter of 2025, its after-tax net profit surged to NT$2.568 billion (approx. US$85.7 million), representing a year-over-year increase of 179.34%. Looking ahead to the second half of 2025, HPI chairman Alan Hsieh stated that AI applications are flourishing across various fields. Currently, there is no sign of market corrections for AI chips or advanced packaging technologies such as Chip on Wafer on Substrate (CoWoS) as rumored.

Chinese satellite network provider ADA Space Technology has advanced its space capabilities with the recent launch of 12 satellites featuring sophisticated AI inference technology. This deployment, known as the “Three-Body Computing Constellation,” represents the first phase of the company’s ambitious “Star Computer Program.”

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.