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Qualcomm Opens AI Research and Development Centre in Vietnam

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Qualcomm, the U.S.-based chipmaker, announced on Tuesday the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) research and development centre in Vietnam.

The centre will focus on advancing generative and agentic AI technologies across a variety of fields including smartphones, personal computers, extended reality (XR), automotive, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

This initiative aligns with Vietnam’s national strategies on AI, semiconductors, and digital transformation. Qualcomm plans to emphasize technology transfer, ecosystem collaboration, and capacity building as part of its operations.

During a meeting in Hanoi, Alex Rogers, Qualcomm’s President of Global Affairs, met with Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam. To Lam encouraged Qualcomm to continue expanding its presence in Vietnam, especially in semiconductor manufacturing and digital infrastructure sectors.

Qualcomm to Acquire Alphawave for $2.4 Billion to Boost AI Data Center Expansion

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U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm announced on Monday that it will acquire British semiconductor firm Alphawave for approximately $2.4 billion, signaling Qualcomm’s strategic push into the rapidly growing AI data center market. Alphawave’s shares surged over 22% following the announcement.

Alphawave specializes in high-speed semiconductor technologies for data centers, an area that complements Qualcomm’s existing portfolio and helps diversify its reliance beyond the smartphone sector. Qualcomm, a leading supplier of chips for major smartphone brands including Apple and Xiaomi, is increasingly focusing on data centers and personal computers, partly due to Apple’s shift toward in-house processors for iPhones.

Alphawave shareholders will receive 183 pence per share, representing a nearly 96% premium over the company’s closing price on March 31, just before Qualcomm revealed its interest. Qualcomm’s shares rose about 4% on the news.

The deal includes two alternative all-share offers following extensions by the UK takeover panel, but Alphawave’s board plans to recommend the cash offer as fair and reasonable.

Jefferies analysts expect no significant regulatory hurdles, citing Alphawave’s recent exit from its Chinese joint venture, WiseWave.

Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon emphasized that Alphawave’s advanced connectivity and compute technologies will enhance Qualcomm’s power-efficient CPU and neural processing units.

The acquisition is slated to close in the first quarter of 2026. Notably, SoftBank-owned Arm had considered acquiring Alphawave but ultimately chose not to proceed.

Qualcomm to Launch Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC Ahead of Schedule

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Qualcomm Moves Up Snapdragon Summit, Set to Launch Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 in September

Qualcomm has officially announced that its next Snapdragon Summit will take place earlier than usual this year, shifting the spotlight on its upcoming mobile chipset. During Computex 2025 in Taipei, the company confirmed that the highly anticipated Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will be unveiled at the event. This next-generation chipset is expected to power flagship smartphones set to debut as early as October.

The Snapdragon Summit, typically held in late October, will now take place from September 23 to 25 in Hawaii. Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon made the announcement during his keynote at Computex, highlighting the importance of accelerating innovation and meeting industry demand sooner than expected. The decision to move the timeline forward suggests the company is confident in the readiness and performance gains of its upcoming chip.

While detailed specifications for the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 remain under wraps, it is expected to deliver notable improvements in AI processing, power efficiency, and GPU performance. Given the naming convention and early teasers, this chipset may be positioned as a true successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite, with potential enhancements in on-device intelligence and next-gen mobile gaming capabilities.

Smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 are likely to hit the market by October, with major OEMs such as Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and others expected to adopt the new SoC in their upcoming premium devices. As the Snapdragon Summit draws nearer, more leaks and announcements are expected to shed light on Qualcomm’s most powerful mobile platform to date.