Computex 2026 will open under the theme "AI Together," with attention shifting beyond Nvidia's training-focused hardware to AI computing, robotics, smart mobility, and next-generation technologies. The event is likely to highlight a wider set of suppliers as AI moves deeper into inference, edge applications, and custom chips.

MediaTek held a media event ahead of Computex, with several top executives taking part as the company highlighted progress in AI data centers and its broader "One MediaTek" strategy. The event opened with Rahul Sandil, newly appointed general manager of global marketing and communications, followed by speeches from president and COO Joe Chen, corporate vice president of the data center and compute business group Vince Hu, and vice president and general manager of the auto business Mike Chang.

Taiwan has secured preferential treatment under US Section 232 tariffs for most exports other than semiconductors after months of negotiations with Washington, but uncertainty remains over proposed semiconductor measures. With chips accounting for the bulk of Taiwan's exports to the US, Taipei is seeking tariff-free quotas and company-specific exemptions before any new duties are imposed.

China's State Council announced new regulations on June 1 that will tighten controls on overseas investment, restricting the export and transfer of prohibited goods, technologies, services and related data. The regulations were approved at the State Council's 83rd executive meeting on April 17 and will take effect on July 1, 2026, the announcement said, requiring firms and investors to comply with approval, filing, information reporting and cross-border capital registration procedures when investing abroad.

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.

SoftBank Group said it will invest as much as EUR75 billion (US$87.43 billion) to develop 5GW of AI data center capacity in France, a move that would make the country one of its largest AI infrastructure bases in Europe. The first phase targets 3.1GW in the Hauts-de-France region by 2031.

MiniMax has started preparations to sell yuan-denominated shares on China's stock market, a step that could give onshore investors exposure to AI model companies beyond chipmakers and extend the company's listing presence beyond Hong Kong.

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of May 25-31, 2026:

The AI boom is lifting valuations across Taiwan's system integration supply chain, while downstream vendors accelerate operations as the island's "electronic six giants" gain more influence. Industry executives say the focus is shifting from whether share prices look expensive to whether companies have solid fundamentals and an indispensable role in the sector.

MediaTek said it expects artificial intelligence (AI) to move from centralized cloud systems into consumer devices, home servers, and new products such as AI glasses. The shift could reshape global demand for chips, data privacy, and device design, as companies race to build the next wave of AI hardware.

Advantech approved its 2025 financial statements and a new board at its annual shareholders' meeting in Taipei, while outlining a broader push into edge AI platforms. The industrial computer (IPC) maker also raised dividends and set out succession and logistics upgrades that could shape its global operations.