Arm is expanding its business model from licensing Neoverse core IP and compute subsystem (CSS) technologies to selling finished server CPUs for artificial general intelligence (AGI) applications. Meta is a co-developer and primary customer, while OpenAI also plans to adopt the products. Customers can purchase processors directly, reducing the time and cost required to develop and deploy their own chips, while Arm can increase its chip sales revenue.

Hon Hai Tech Day 2026 (HHTD 26) continued to focus on next-generation AI infrastructure. Although the event featured slightly fewer robots than in 2025, it still maintained a dedicated robotics exhibition area where Foxconn and its partners showcased the latest developments in smart manufacturing technology. Participants included KUKA, ABB, and Yaskawa, which are among the four major robotics families, as well as Japanese passive-component manufacturer TDK. Taiwan-based companies including Hiwin, TM Robot, and TECO also joined the exhibition.

Taiwan's economy has stayed in "booming" territory for a record 10th consecutive month, according to the monitoring indicator compiled by the National Development Council (NDC), the government's monthly gauge of the business cycle. The streak, which began in December 2025, reflects continued strength in shipments of electronic and information and communications technology (ICT) products, and surpasses the previous high of nine straight months set from February to October 2021.

Foxconn chairman Young Liu said the company's core strengths are processing capabilities and vertical integration, as the manufacturer seeks to move beyond its long-standing image as a simple "Box Mover." At its 2026 Hon Hai Tech Day, Liu described an end-to-end model spanning design, components, assembly, software integration, and global logistics.

Foxconn Chairman Young Liu said at the opening of Hon Hai Tech Day 2026 (HHTD26) on October 30 that the company's core competitive strengths lie in its "processing capabilities" and "vertical integration," as the company seeks to dispel the perception that it is merely a "box mover" handling basic system assembly.

Marvell is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Lumentum, a major laser supplier, in a deal that could be announced as early as next week if no other technology giant intervenes. Based on Lumentum's current market capitalization of approximately US$83 billion, the transaction would be Marvell's largest acquisition ever.

Nvidia is reportedly evaluating billions of dollars in credit support for UK neocloud provider Nscale to help cover power and construction costs for a data center in West Virginia. Nscale faces simultaneous pressure to accelerate the launch of the Nvidia chip-powered campus, which is expected to be used by AI startup Anthropic, while preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), underscoring how AI infrastructure competition is expanding from chip supply to financing and construction capabilities.

Delta Electronics approved plans on October 28 to establish a large manufacturing base in Penang, Malaysia, as the power and thermal management company expands overseas production to support customer demand. The site is expected to ramp up to capacity comparable to that of Delta's Thailand operations over five years, with space reserved for process research and development and a potential future R&D center.

Citing a grave threat to national security and the vulnerability of American critical infrastructure, President Donald J. Trump has directed the Secretary of Commerce and the US Trade Representative to initiate immediate trade negotiations regarding foreign imports of industrial machinery, robotics, and their components.

Strong demand for AI applications and cloud services is driving investment in high-performance computing chips and AI servers, prompting Taiwan manufacturers to expand capacity and borrow from banks while retaining cash. At the same time, banks' property-related loan balances continue to decline as credit resources flow into production and the real economy.

STMicroelectronics (ST) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of US$3.76 billion, above the midpoint of its guidance, as AI data center and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite demand lifted communication equipment and computer peripheral sales by 64% year-over-year. Gross margin reached 37.3%, up 410 basis points from a year earlier, and non-US GAAP earnings per share came in at US$0.37. Free cash flow was US$351 million.

Delta Electronics expects fourth-quarter 2026 operations to improve from the third quarter, supported by artificial intelligence (AI) data center construction, said chairman Ping Cheng during an earnings call on October 29. However, material shortages are making customer construction and equipment delivery schedules harder to predict, prompting Delta to secure material supplies, maintain buffer inventory, and coordinate delivery plans with customers.

Silicon Motion Technology reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of about US$560 million, marking a record high for the fourth consecutive quarter. Revenue rose 24% quarter-over-quarter and surged 131% year-over-year, putting the company on track to achieve record full-year revenue in 2026, up more than 100% from 2025.

Chinese AI, robotics, and semiconductor stocks have suffered a steep sell-off in less than four months, casting a shadow over Beijing's push to achieve global technology leadership. According to Reuters, the Shanghai STAR 50 Index has fallen about 40% from its June peak, wiping out approximately US$480 billion in market value across AI and semiconductor components.

Flexible copper-clad laminate (FCCL) maker Taiflex Scientific announced on October 28 that its board had approved a memorandum of understanding with global e-paper leader E Ink Holdings (EIH) to jointly develop AI high-speed connectivity materials. The partnership combines E Ink's expertise in base-material development and manufacturing with Taiflex's circuit-board material capabilities and industry experience to address demand for high-performance materials, mass-production capacity, and stable supply.

Elite Material Co. (EMC), a copper-clad laminate (CCL) maker, reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue of NT$60.88 billion (US$1.875 billion), driven by strong demand for high-end materials used in AI products and fully loaded production capacity. Revenue rose 28.8% quarter-over-quarter and 142% year-over-year.

UMT's revenue increased 71% year-over-year in the first three quarters of 2026 as global demand for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite deployments lifted sales of millimeter-wave communications products. The Taiwan-based company said it would begin advancing manufacturing expansion plans in Taiwan, the US, and Vietnam from the fourth quarter of 2026 to support international customer demand and strengthen delivery flexibility.

ADATA Technology reported record results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2026, driven by strong demand for memory and storage products as global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure expanded. Net income attributable to shareholders reached NT$12.61 billion (US$388.6 million) in the third quarter, up 616.4% year-over-year, while earnings per share (EPS) rose to NT$38.69. For the first nine months, EPS reached NT$101.47, and net income exceeded ADATA's combined profit over its previous 25 years.

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong marked his fourth anniversary as chairman on October 27, 2026, by visiting a robotics research center, where he reviewed humanoid robot technology and preparations for commercialization, instead of holding a commemorative event. As Samsung integrates its research organizations and plans manufacturing-floor applications, robotics is emerging as a key pillar of its physical AI strategy.

Central Bank Governor Chin-long Yang said predictions that the AI bubble will burst in January 2028 represent an extreme scenario, as global cloud service providers (CSPs) face mounting funding pressure to build computing capacity and deploy future applications.

LG Electronics used its third-quarter earnings call on October 28 to add physical milestones to its two main AI bets. In data center cooling, it named a US production site and new Korean lines, and listed the Nvidia qualifications its liquid-cooling units have won. In robotics, it outlined an actuator production ramp, a robot-data hub opening this quarter, and a plan to enter the home humanoid market around 2030. It did not provide a revenue target for either business.

Chinese robotics maker Unitree Robotics reported a 55.71% year-over-year increase in revenue to CNY1.82 billion (US$273 million) for the first nine months of 2026, driven by product innovation and business expansion, according to its third-quarter report released on October 28.

Samsung Electronics' latest results show AI infrastructure demand increasingly determining the group's earnings, with soaring semiconductor profit offsetting continued losses in its consumer-device division. The company said a sharp expansion in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) sales and rising memory prices drove another record quarter, while its outlook pointed to supply pressure further as customers expand AI investment.

SpaceX is expanding its AI computing infrastructure to meet rising demand for AI applications, securing US$40 billion in financing commitments for GPUs and equipment. The surge in neocloud orders is reshaping the order landscape for Taiwan original design manufacturers (ODMs), including Foxconn, Quanta, and Wistron, and could accelerate a move from traditional original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sales to direct ODM supply and, eventually, to the delivery of complete AI data-center systems.