GlobalFoundries (GF) is positioning its Singapore operations as a core hub for the emerging era of physical AI, as the chipmaker expands investment in manufacturing capacity and next-generation semiconductor technologies aimed at robotics, autonomous systems, and AI-driven infrastructure.

Altos, a subsidiary of Acer, said on June 24, 2026, that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Vietnam-based FPT to jointly deploy and commercialize enterprise AI across the Asia-Pacific market. The agreement paired Altos’ AI infrastructure and high-performance computing platforms with FPT’s vertical AI application development and systems integration capabilities to create a more scalable enterprise AI ecosystem.

China’s power semiconductor makers are lifting prices again as demand from artificial intelligence (AI) servers and new energy vehicles strengthens. The moves may signal a broader industry upcycle with global implications, as higher costs and tighter capacity could affect data centers, automotive suppliers, and power equipment buyers worldwide.