Japan selected 61 products and technologies for priority investment, including 27 items already under early review, such as physical AI systems, regenerative medicine, quantum computing, and marine drones, the government said, according to Bloomberg.

Sercomm chairman James Wang predicted that memory shortages and price increases will persist through the end of 2026, influenced by Middle East conflicts affecting AI data center investments and consumer reactions to smartphone price hikes.

Pegatron continued to be affected by seasonal headwinds in February 2026, reporting revenue of NT$67.98 billion (approx. US$2.14 billion) for the month, down 26.2% from January and 17.6% from the same period a year earlier, marking its lowest point in the past six months. Cumulative revenue for the first two months of 2026 totaled NT$160.14 billion, a 14.73% year-over-year decline.

Bearing manufacturer Jarllytec said February 2026 will be a short-term operational trough as it ships new Chinese foldable smartphone hinges, with gradual recovery expected as shipments of Chinese smartphones and US-brand notebooks pick up.

TDK announced the establishment of its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Bangalore, India, marking the company's fifth regional headquarters after Japan, Europe, the Americas, and China. A new legal entity, TDK Asia-Pacific, will work with TDK Singapore to manage more than 20 TDK entities across India, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Those teams account for nearly 17% of TDK's approximately 105,000 global employees.

Optiemus Infracom Limited informed stock exchanges that its Operations & Administration Committee approved further investments in two wholly owned subsidiaries in a meeting held on March 9.

Smart Factory + Automation World (AW) 2026 wrapped up its three-day run from March 4–6 at the COEX exhibition center in Samseong-dong, Seoul. The event showcased the transformation of manufacturing through AI and humanoid robotics.

Gemtek Technology's board approved the financial report for 2025 on March 9, reporting full-year consolidated revenue of NT$16.493 billion (approx. US$520 million) and a gross margin increase to 13.8%.

Powerlogic reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.753 billion (US$54.9 million) for 2025, a 38.81% year-on-year increase and the company's second-highest revenue on record. Operating profit rose to NT$257 million, up 331.91% year on year.

Zheng Hsing maintained stable operations throughout 2025, supported by steady core business shipments and subsidiary performance. The company reported consolidated revenue of NT$8.104 billion (approx. US$256 million), operating profit of NT$730 million, and net operating income of NT$366 million.

Optical communication filter maker Apogee narrowed its 2025 losses, reporting consolidated revenue of NT$490 million (US$15.38 million), up 47.7% year on year, and a net loss attributable to the parent company of NT$30 million.

Coretronic Corp. reported consolidated revenue of about NT$2.873 billion (approx. US$90.6 million) for February 2026, down 10% from January but up 12% year-over-year, with cumulative revenue for January and February at NT$6.079 billion, a 12% increase from the same period in 2025.

Taiwan is accelerating its push into quantum computing. As global competition intensifies — with the US, China, and Europe all pouring resources into the technology — the island is moving beyond lab research and into full-scale commercialization.

The heavy reliance on imports for Tungsten in Taiwan has prompted industry calls for strategic stockpiles and tighter controls on metal waste to preserve recyclable resources and improve supply security.

Ability Enterprises reported monthly revenue of NT$664 million (US$20.85 million) for February 2026, a 32.22% increase year on year, despite fewer working days.

US semiconductor and electronic materials company Qnity Electronics announced a US$61.5 million investment in Taiwan by acquiring the N9 plant in Zhunan, Miaoli, from Ennostar, aiming to accelerate the expansion of advanced semiconductor material R&D and manufacturing capacity. The new facility is expected to begin operations in early 2027.

Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) announced its February 2026 operating results on March 6, reporting a consolidated revenue of NT$1.461 billion (US$45.6 million), down NT$1.054 billion from January's NT$2.515 billion, a 41.89% month-on-month decline. However, this figure represents a 5.14% year-on-year increase of NT$71.43 million compared to NT$1.39 billion in February 2025.

China's optical industry is undergoing a structural shift away from smartphones toward higher-end applications as Sunny Optical, OFILM Group, and Q Technology each followed distinct transformation paths in 2025 and early 2026.

Foxconn chairman Young Liu said the company expects robust growth in 2026, driven by recovering consumer electronics demand and expanding AI-related business. He expressed strong confidence in Foxconn's AI server shipments and market share prospects.

The global space communication industry is expanding as the commercialization of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites accelerates, with upstream printed circuit board (PCB) suppliers like Compeq Manufacturing Co. and Unitech Printed Circuit Board Corp. expected to reach peak shipments in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Contract manufacturing giant Jabil plans to wind down operations at its Clinton, Massachusetts, facility and consolidate production at its nearby site in Devens, according to company statements and media reports.

Apple is reshaping its product lineup at both ends of the price spectrum, introducing a lower-cost MacBook while reportedly preparing a new wave of ultra-premium devices aimed at the top tier of the market.

Compal Electronics Inc. is developing Direct-to-Cell (D2C) technology for smartphones and has begun integrating communication modules into satellites while negotiating with several international satellite operators, according to company vice president JS Liang.

Taiwan's tariff negotiations with the US initially yielded relatively favorable terms, bringing Taiwan's export tariffs in line with those of Japan and South Korea. However, a recent US Supreme Court ruling has complicated the outcome. While 70% of Taiwan's exports—primarily electronics and components—remain duty-free under International Trade Administration (ITA) rules, new uncertainties have emerged that could influence Taiwan's trade strategy going forward.