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Memory module maker Goldkey said it plans to raise NT$6 billion (US$191.4 million) to NT$10 billion in working capital in 2026 through multiple channels as tight supply and rising contract prices fuel a memory supercycle. The company also plans to accelerate a shift into higher-value segments such as industrial control, AI, and edge computing after posting a 30% gross margin and 27.4% operating margin in the first quarter of 2026.
Taiwan-based electronic paper leader E Ink Holdings is preparing to bring its color-changing vehicle technology to market after overcoming key regulatory and technical hurdles with BMW. The milestone marks a significant step in the company's strategy to extend e-paper beyond displays and into vehicle exteriors, consumer products, and large-scale architectural surfaces.
As Europe and the US fall short of expectations for the automotive electrical/electronic architecture (E/EA) transition, traditional tier-1 suppliers are accelerating diversification efforts to offset slowing automotive growth. Among them, France-based Valeo, one of the world's top-15 automotive parts suppliers, is leveraging its automotive expertise to expand into faster-growing sectors including AI data center infrastructure, defense, robotics and small-mobility solutions.
A six-year battery partnership that once symbolized cross-border cooperation between China and South Korea is coming to an end, reflecting broader shifts in the global energy industry.
Nvidia announced at its GTC Taipei 2026 event that it will significantly expand the ecosystem of its Nvidia Drive Hyperion robotaxi-ready platform, bringing together global automakers, autonomous driving software developers, and shared mobility service providers.
RoboSense Technology, an AI-driven robotics technology company, announced a historic first quarter of the year in which the robotics business exceeded 50% of total LiDAR shipments for the first time in the company's history. Its dual-engine strategy across ADAS and robotics continues to drive growth, building on its first-ever profitable quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025.
PG Union Corporation, the Taiwanese distributor for the luxury car brand Alfa Romeo, launched the Alfa Romeo Junior on May 27, which comes in the Ibrida hybrid and Elettrica 280 Veloce pure electric high-performance variants. Speaking at the launch event, Suntek Motor Group's Ray Wu pointed out that Taiwan's auto market fell by roughly 4% in the first four months of 2026, but Suntek expects better sales in the second half of the year compared to the first, and full-year sales to improve on its past performance.
Taiwan-based Actron Technology expects stronger growth in its automotive semiconductor business as demand for its high-efficiency diode products has exceeded expectations amid tightening global emissions standards and resilient hybrid vehicle demand.
US enforcement of foreign entities of concern, or FEOC, rules and a revised non-semiconductor Section 232 tariff preference have prompted a global shift in auto supply chains toward Taiwan, industry participants said, and the benefits are expected to flow through in 2026 and 2027. Executives and spokespeople described accelerating separation from China and a reorientation of orders to Taiwan as the US limits China-linked suppliers and seeks non-red, non-Russia sourcing across automotive electronics and parts.
Taiwan's economy has become one of the most closely watched in the world, riding a surge in global demand for semiconductors and advanced AI servers that have powered exports and private investment to new highs. But that prosperity has a sharp edge. Much of the growth has been concentrated in the technology sector and among wealthier households, while traditional industries, small businesses, and lower-income workers have seen far more limited gains.
AUO said its automotive business has entered a high-growth phase, with annual orders for in-vehicle products now exceeding current-year revenue. The company expects revenue benefits from orders secured over the past two years to begin in the second half of 2026 or 2027, supporting growth at AUO Mobility Solutions.