The NTU SoC Center hosted a forward-looking technology forum on June 5, 2025, with artificial intelligence (AI) robotics as the central theme. During the event, MediaTek senior director Bor-Sung Liang highlighted the evolving nature of AI development and the emerging semiconductor opportunities it presents for Taiwan.

Uncertainty over US tariffs is weighing heavily on the global LCD TV panel market, with sluggish demand prompting TV brands to revise their panel procurement plans for the second quarter of 2025. Following a wave of early stocking in the first quarter, inventories of finished TV sets have risen, leading to what supply chain insiders describe as a tranquil market.

Huawei’s efforts to displace Nvidia as the leading AI chip supplier in China with its Ascend 910C processor are facing significant setbacks. Industry insiders cite both entrenched software ecosystems and persistent performance issues, particularly overheating, as major obstacles. Nvidia’s CUDA platform remains widely adopted and deeply integrated into China’s tech infrastructure, limiting Huawei’s appeal among private-sector developers.