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Foxconn advances AI supply chain localization, splitting work between US and Mexico
Foxconn's March 2026 capital campaign in North America signals a shift toward regionalized AI supply chains, promising shorter lead times, lower geopolitical risk, and improved delivery for global customers as it builds manufacturing, design, and system-integration capabilities across the US and Mexico while supporting cloud service provider investment needs.
Benefiting from the AI infrastructure boom, Taiwan-based soft magnetic ferrite core and silicon carbide (SiC) powder supplier Acme Electronics Corporation (ACME) expects growth in its soft magnetic core business in 2026, as AI servers drive demand for high-performance passive components and SiC-based power devices.
While North America and Asia race to deploy "physics-bending" AI hardware, Europe has opted for a "wait-and-see" approach, shielded by thick layers of regulation. In a DIGITIMES Asia interview, CONTEXT World senior analyst Aaron Smith argues this is creating a vulnerability window. As Europe moves cautiously to ensure regulatory compliance, it is inadvertently extending the life of aging, insecure legacy systems. Meanwhile, advanced AI cyberattacks are intensifying, adding pressure to European enterprises.
Facing the AI wave, Ennoconn chairman Steve Chu revealed at an earnings call held on March 30, 2026, that its system integration revenue surpassed NT$20 billion (US$622.8 million) in 2025. With NCR Voyix projects expected to ramp up from the second quarter of 2026, AI-powered smart retail is poised to become a key growth driver for the company. Ennoconn is shifting its retail strategy from supplying standalone devices toward delivering comprehensive solutions that integrate hardware, systems, and services.
Facing drought conditions, Taiwan's government has mobilized the air force and drones to conduct cloud seeding operations near the area over the Hsinchu Science and Industrial Park, a center of Taiwan's tech industry.
US CRM software provider Salesforce has established its Taiwan subsidiary and opened a Taipei office in early 2026, underscoring Taiwan's role in the global semiconductor and AI supply chain.

Apple marks its 50th anniversary on April 1, after helping shape multiple waves of the technology industry, from personal computing to the internet and mobile eras. As artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as the next phase, the company is coming under closer scrutiny in the transition.

Sharp has named Tetsuji Kawamura as its president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, marking a shift from restructuring to growth as the company looks to expand its global brand alongside parent Foxconn Technology Group.

Taiwan's panel industry is undergoing a collective transformation, with its two major players adopting distinct technology paths.

Huawei reported 2025 revenue of CNY880.9 billion, up 2.2% year-over-year, its second-highest on record, with net profit rising 8.63% to CNY68 billion (approx. US$9.87 billion). Growth slowed sharply from 22.4% in 2024, leaving revenue just below its 2020 peak of CNY891.4 billion and raising the bar for further expansion, analysts cited by Chinastarmarket.cn said.

In the 800V power supply systems of AI data centers, market consensus has solidified around strong demand for wide bandgap semiconductors. The industry has broadly concluded that the adoption of gallium nitride (GaN) will rise rapidly, at a higher rate than silicon carbide (SiC).
Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore, has expanded its Samsung Innovation Campus to six additional colleges, deepening its efforts to equip young learners with AI, IoT, and coding skills — strengthening digital workforce pipelines and international competitiveness while promoting inclusivity and employability through industry-aligned training and mentorship across India and beyond.