Netherlands-based photonic quantum computing hardware company QuiX Quantum B.V. and germanium silicon (GeSi) photonics specialist Artilux have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic partnership. The companies will combine expertise in quantum computing and silicon photonics (SiPh) to develop photonic quantum computing systems designed for higher energy efficiency, improved scalability, and compatibility with existing data center infrastructure, supporting deployment in practical computing environments.

Taiwan's leading original design manufacturers (ODMs) are entering 2026 at different stages of transition, as efforts to expand into AI servers and automotive electronics intersect with seasonal softness and shifting demand in legacy businesses. January 2026 results from Pegatron and Compal Electronics illustrate how the two companies are navigating that shift with contrasting near-term outcomes.

After posting record revenue in 2025, Foxconn held its annual company sports carnival on February 12, continuing for a second consecutive year to replace the traditional year-end party banquet with a large-scale athletic event. Ahead of the event, Foxconn chairman Young Liu said 2026 "will definitely be much better" than 2025.

Foxconn held a two-day year-end outlook conference starting February 9 at its Huyue headquarters in Tucheng. The event brought together nearly 1,000 employees from Taiwan and overseas, along with dozens of chairmen, general managers, and senior executives from consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated companies to review 2025 and outline the 2026 outlook. Business group leaders also gathered to exchange operational updates and reinforce group coordination.