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Tuesday 7 April 2026
Formosa Plastics denies cutting PE supply amid US-Iran conflict, confirms March output increase
Impacted by the conflict in the Middle East, Taiwan has recently reported a shortage of plastic bags, raising questions about whether Formosa Plastics Group deliberately reduced production and stockpiled raw materials to drive up prices in the plastic pellet market.
Tuesday 7 April 2026
AMT expands into medical and e-paper amid geopolitical uncertainty
Industrial touch panel maker Apex Material Technology (AMT), whose core business spans industrial control and medical applications, accounting for up to 90% of its operations, will continue to deepen its presence in the medical and energy-efficient e-paper sectors in 2026. Following shipments of over 10,000 e-paper units in 2025, volumes are expected to grow further in 2026, contributing to tangible revenue and profit gains. The company noted that despite headwinds such as geopolitical conflicts and rising material costs, both revenue and operating margin in 2026 are expected to remain in line with 2025 performance.
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Acer's smart mobility sector to hit double-digit growth in 2026
Acer's smart mobility strategy is beginning to show results. The company expects the overall industry to rebound in 2026 and anticipates its smart mobility to expand, with full-year growth likely reaching double digits. Key growth markets will be the US and Canada, while opportunities in electric motorcycles and e-bikes are also promising in the Asia-Pacific region. However, despite being a large e-bike market, China is not a current target due to intense competition.
Monday 6 April 2026
Out of this world: Taiwan's supply chain sets sights on orbital data centers
The surge of generative artificial intelligence is reshaping not only computing power but also the very geography of data centers, extending their reach beyond Earth's atmosphere. In recent years, SpaceX has steadily expanded its low-Earth orbit satellite deployments and submitted a new round of satellite plans to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Monday 6 April 2026
India roundup: India ramps up electronics and chip ambitions with new approvals, local fabs, and supply chain curbs

India is accelerating its push to build a self-reliant electronics and semiconductor ecosystem, approving new component projects, supporting local display and chip manufacturing, and tightening market access for Chinese products, as rising investments, policy incentives, and global partnerships position the country as an emerging hub in the global supply chain.

Sunday 5 April 2026
Taiwan's plan to bring AI into traditional manufacturing heartland
Taiwan has long been synonymous with semiconductors and high-tech electronics, but the bulk of its industrial base tells a different story. The country's traditional manufacturing sector — spanning metalworking, textiles, chemicals, and plastics — comprises more than 90% of all manufacturing activity, with 85,300 companies employing 2.08 million people, according to Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Deputy Minister Chin-tsang Ho.
Saturday 4 April 2026
Taiwan-Silicon Valley start-up Anvil Robotics aims to scale intelligent machines
Operating across Taiwan and Silicon Valley, the artificial intelligence start-up Anvil Robotics said on April 2 that it had raised US$6.5 million in seed funding, led by Matter Venture Partners, a Silicon Valley investor focused on semiconductors, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. The company said the funds would be used to accelerate development of its "physical AI" infrastructure platform and expand into global markets.
Saturday 4 April 2026
How second-tier powers are bypassing big tech via Taiwan

The global AI narrative is often reduced to a struggle between US- and China-based tech giants. However, a quieter yet more significant movement is emerging among second-tier industrial powers. During a recent lecture, DIGITIMES chairman Colley Hwang spoke about how nations such as Germany, Japan, France, and Canada are increasingly focused on building sovereign AI.

Friday 3 April 2026
J-mex accelerates IMU motion capture tech to lower robot training costs
The current lack of real-world physical data for humanoid robots means they still require substantial training costs. Recognizing this business opportunity, J-Mex, which specializes in motion capture technology, has in recent years been actively entering the humanoid robot supply chain. It is now a partner in Nvidia's ecosystem and has recently announced a collaboration with Techman Robot to accelerate the deployment of physical AI.
Friday 3 April 2026
Taiwan pushes ahead with AI and tech agenda even as budget deadlock threatens fiscal paralysis
Taiwan sits at a rare intersection of economic momentum and political gridlock. The island's economy expanded 8.68% in 2025, exports hit a record US$640.75 billion, and per capita GDP is closing in on the US$40,000 threshold — largely on the back of booming global demand for AI chips and semiconductor capacity. Yet while Taiwan's technology industry is firing on all cylinders, its legislature remains deadlocked over the government's spending plan.
Thursday 2 April 2026
Precious metal surge drives price hikes for frequency components at TXC and Tai-Saw
Rising global economic uncertainty has fueled safe-haven demand alongside strong industrial consumption, pushing precious metal prices higher. In response, Taiwan's leading quartz component maker TXC announced a 5–10% price increase effective April 1, 2026. Tai-Saw Technology followed suit by raising prices on filters and other frequency parts, while other Taiwanese suppliers have begun negotiating with customers to reflect rising raw material costs, such as gold.
Thursday 2 April 2026
Dixon launches India's first homegrown display module fab with broad capacity expansion
Dixon Technologies is accelerating its push into display module manufacturing, backed by an INR11 billion (US$118.74 million) investment in a new facility in the Noida–Greater Noida region. The plant, approved under India's Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), will serve as the company's first dedicated display module fabrication unit and marks a significant milestone in its backward integration strategy.
Thursday 2 April 2026
The ascension of Arm: hyperscalers rewire AI server CPUs for the post-x86 era
The architecture of host CPUs in custom AI servers is undergoing a significant shift, with proprietary Arm-based designs steadily displacing traditional x86 processors, according to Counterpoint Research's latest data on AI server compute ASIC shipments.
Thursday 2 April 2026
Notebook shortages persist despite rumors of easing memory prices
Spot prices for memory have plunged by 35%, yet contract prices continue to rise. Notebook supply chain sources say there are no signs of supply easing, with shortages expected to persist through the end of 2026. Rising component costs are also being passed on to end markets, prompting brand vendors to adopt a conservative stance, and a full-year decline in shipments now appears inevitable.
Thursday 2 April 2026
Memory price surge impacts smartphone supply chain; Foxconn's structural shift key to resilience
Rising demand for computing power from generative AI and the semiconductor industry's move toward high-performance computing are reshaping the smartphone supply chain, with global implications for device availability, pricing, and component sourcing as memory prices rise, capacity shifts toward AI workloads, and smartphone production forecasts point to substantial declines ahead.
Thursday 2 April 2026
Foxconn rotates CEO to Michael Chiang to tighten profit discipline and governance
Foxconn said on April 1 that it completed its rotating CEO handover, appointing Michael Chinag as the new rotating CEO effective immediately, with Kathy Yang stepping down after completing her term.
Thursday 2 April 2026
Ennoconn advances retail solutions with integrated hardware and services
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.
Thursday 2 April 2026
Taiwan deploys air force and drones for cloud seeding in Hsinchu
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.
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Sharp names Kawamura as CEO, shifts to growth after restructuring

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.

Wednesday 1 April 2026
Infineon's power semiconductor content per kW to hit US$150 as 800V systems mature
Infineon held its "We Power AI" event in Taipei this week, marking the second consecutive year the company has hosted a large-scale forum in Taiwan focused on power-related technologies for AI data centers. Adam White, President of Infineon's Power & Sensor Systems division, said that Taiwan is the absolute core of the AI data center ecosystem, and the company will continue to collaborate closely with Taiwan's supply chain partners. Looking ahead, AI servers will gradually upgrade from the current 500 kW per rack specification to the megawatt level. Accordingly, the power semiconductor content in AI data centers will also reach US$150 per kW.
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Geopolitical jitters shake markets as AI shores up Taiwan's economic future
As the US-Iran conflict continues, external concerns over its economic impact have intensified, and capital markets have recently experienced significant volatility. Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce (CNAIC) Chairman Thomas T.L. Wu explained how the words and actions of US President Donald Trump have had a major impact on short-term market fluctuations. Although rising international raw material prices in the short term have caused disruptions such as inflation and delivery delays, Taiwan's economy benefits from the strong foundation of the AI and ICT industries, and its medium- to long-term outlook remains promising.
Wednesday 1 April 2026
GaN in 800V systems on the rise; Infineon and TI IDMs continue expanding production
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).
Wednesday 1 April 2026
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.
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Samsung expands innovation campus in India to boost global digital talent pipeline
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.
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Google flags rising quantum threat to crypto security, urges shift to post-quantum encryption

Google researchers have heightened concerns about the long-term security of cryptocurrencies, warning that advances in quantum computing could undermine the cryptographic foundations that protect digital assets such as Bitcoin, according to Bloomberg.