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Friday 6 February 2026
India's 2026–27 budget signals systemic overhaul for manufacturing, semiconductors, and digital investment
India's Union Budget for fiscal year 2026–27, unveiled on February 1, 2026, emphasizes manufacturing, semiconductors, and AI-linked infrastructure as central pillars of economic growth. The measures aim to strengthen supply chains, reduce import dependence, and institutionalize compliance frameworks for both domestic and foreign investors.
Friday 6 February 2026
Japanese firms in Vietnam see Chinese counterparts as expansion competitors
A recent survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) shows that Japanese companies operating in Vietnam remain committed to expansion, even as they increasingly view China as their main competitive threat.
Friday 6 February 2026
Pegatron partners with Sysgration to expand BBU for US-made AI servers
Pegatron and Sysgration announced a strategic partnership on February 5, under which Pegatron will invest NT$.21 billion (US$38.3 million) in Sysgration through a private placement of common shares. Pegatron will subscribe to 22,000 shares at NT$55 per share, bringing the total size of the funding round to NT$1.375 billion.
Friday 6 February 2026
South Korea aims to lead global quantum chip manufacturing by 2035
Global quantum technology is shifting from research to commercialization. South Korea is advancing its national strategy centered on its first quantum comprehensive plan. The government recently unveiled its first quantum cluster basic plan. The aim is to build a robust quantum ecosystem and catch up with the currently leading countries.
Friday 6 February 2026
Nvidia delays new gaming GPU as AI boom strains memory supply

Nvidia has postponed the release of its next-generation gaming graphics processing units (GPUs) this year as a global shortage of memory chips intensifies, underscoring how the artificial intelligence (AI) boom is reshaping priorities across the semiconductor industry.

Friday 6 February 2026
Wistron posts strongest January on AI server growth
Wistron reported a record-strong revenue of NT$228.3 billion (US$7.24 billion) in January 2026, marking a 10.5% month-on-month decline but a robust 151.5% year-on-year increase. The company attributed this performance to its AI servers becoming the largest growth driver for the group, alongside early PC customer orders that softened typical seasonal slowdowns in the first quarter of 2026.
Friday 6 February 2026
Foxconn sees 35% revenue increase in January on AI server demand
Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) reported a 35.53% year-over-year increase in revenue for January 2026, reaching NT$730.04 billion (US$23.06 billion), driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers, which have boosted shipments of cloud and networking products. Despite entering the traditional off-season, the company's first-quarter 2026 outlook remains robust.
Friday 6 February 2026
Senao Networks warns memory shortage may cut 30% of orders and shipments in 1H26
The ongoing memory price surge and supply shortage are increasingly disrupting the networking industry's shipment schedules. Multiple network equipment manufacturers expect this supply-demand imbalance to persist with no short-term resolution, potentially extending its impact into the second half of 2027 or even 2028.
Friday 6 February 2026
Lite-on Tech wins approval to acquire U-Media; benefits to show within 1 year
Lite-on Technology announced on January 21 that it would publicly acquire all issued common shares of U-Media at a cash price of NT$54 (US$1.69) per share. The acquisition was approved by U-Media's review committee on February 4, with the benefits to its operation expected to emerge within one year after completion.
Friday 6 February 2026
MediaTek CEO warns of smartphone demand challenges in 2026, while Pegatron chairman sees growth in emerging markets
During MediaTek's earnings call on February 3, CEO Rick Tsai cautioned that smartphone demand is expected to encounter difficulties in 2026. Contrasting this outlook, Pegatron chairman Tzu Hsien Tung expressed a more optimistic view, highlighting the dominance of smartphones over the past 16 years and the potential for future growth driven by emerging markets.
Thursday 5 February 2026
Packaging costs rise as Chinese MCU makers push price hikes despite weak demand
Amid rising wafer fab and raw material costs, Chinese MCU maker Cmsemicon led a 15-50% price increase to curb losses in the sluggish MCU market. Despite packaging firms signaling price hikes due to higher metal costs, most Taiwanese manufacturers remain cautious as end consumer demand stays weak.
Thursday 5 February 2026
Amazon explores deeper OpenAI ties as AI competition intensifies

Amazon is in discussions to secure special access to OpenAI's technology as it considers a multibillion-dollar equity investment in the AI company, according to a report by The Information. The talks highlight how major cloud providers are seeking closer relationships with leading AI model developers as competition in consumer and enterprise AI accelerates.

Thursday 5 February 2026
Wi-Fi, auto, and data center momentum underpin Skyworks' broad market confidence

Skyworks Solutions devoted much of its earnings call Q&A to outlining why broad markets remain a key growth driver, with management highlighting sustained demand across Wi-Fi, automotive connectivity, and data center infrastructure.

Thursday 5 February 2026
Skyworks signals confidence in mobile stability as AI and mix uncertainty shape outlook

At its first quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings call, Skyworks Solutions addressed investor concerns around mobile content stability, pricing risk, and visibility into upcoming handset cycles, emphasizing defensiveness over aggressive growth assumptions.

Thursday 5 February 2026
AEMC joint venture to build semiconductor adhesives R&D center in Southern Taiwan Science Park

Shin Bao Hong Technology (transliteration), a joint venture backed by three Taiwanese firms: Advanced Echem Materials (AEMC), Nan Pao Resins Chemical Group, and Trusval Technology, applied to establish a branch at the Tainan campus of the Southern Taiwan Science Park, where it plans to build an advanced research and development center focused on adhesive materials used in semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Thursday 5 February 2026
Taiwan companies navigate supply chain gaps as India emerges as key manufacturing market
The US move to lower reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18% is reshaping Taiwan manufacturers' India strategies, creating fresh opportunities in localization and import substitution while highlighting persistent risks tied to supply chain gaps, currency volatility, and execution challenges for Taiwanese IC and electronics suppliers.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Vanguard International Semiconductor sees strong 2026 AI server power demand
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) forecasts that the semiconductor market in 2026 will be driven primarily by expanding AI investments and applications, which will broadly boost chip demand. At the same time, inventory corrections for commercial, industrial, and automotive chips are gradually returning to healthy levels, strengthening mature process demand.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Intel CEO unveils plans to enter GPU market dominated by Nvidia
Intel is making a bold strategic push into graphics processing units (GPUs), a segment long dominated by Nvidia. According to Reuters, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan announced on Tuesday at an AI conference in San Francisco that the company plans to design and build its own GPUs. The move signals a significant shift in the chipmaker's product focus.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
AI drives ODM/EMS growth despite weak consumer electronics in 2025
Global data center investment in 2025 has begun to shift decisively, driven by the rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence and the growing computational demands of large-scale model training. Spending is moving away from conventional, general-purpose servers toward high-performance computing platforms built specifically for AI training and inference. This transition is ushering the server supply chain into a new phase of structural growth.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Taiwan prioritizes global partnerships in trade
Officials from Taiwan's Ministry of Finance are attending the 2026 APEC Finance and Central Bank Deputies' Meeting (FCBDM) in Shanghai from February 4-5, just after opposition Kuomintang (KMT) leaders led business representatives to Beijing for a cross-strait exchange forum on February 3. Some argue that Taiwan should not deepen ties solely with the US to avoid losing economic resilience, emphasizing the need to maintain trade and investment relations with China.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Defending the crown: Samsung and LG leverage AI and Micro RGB to counter Chinese rivals in appliances and displays
As Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics prepare for 2026, both South Korean technology leaders are sharpening their competitive edge by embedding artificial intelligence (AI) across displays and home appliances. Beyond hardware upgrades, their strategies increasingly rely on subscription and leasing models, platform ecosystems, and an expanded Micro RGB TV lineup, signaling a shift toward service-oriented growth and deeper customer engagement.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Karnataka govt wades into Foxconn tax dispute, averting escalation
The Karnataka government has asked two local gram panchayats to stand down from taking action against Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn over alleged tax dues, a move that temporarily defuses a dispute threatening the state's investment climate, according to The Economic Times.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
India wins electronics investment, but key gap threatens momentum
India's rise as an electronics manufacturing hub has been one of the fastest shifts in the global supply chain over the past decade. Geopolitical realignments, generous incentives, and growing interest from multinational companies have pushed the country into the spotlight as a serious alternative manufacturing base.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Taiwan-US sign Pax Silica Declaration to boost trusted AI and advanced robotics
The sixth US-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) recently concluded with the signing of a joint statement on the Pax Silica Declaration and US-Taiwan Cooperation on Economic Security. The Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce (CNAIC) expressed strong support, highlighting that the dialogue precisely focused on complementary strengths between Taiwan and US industries, facilitating deep collaboration in trusted AI and advanced robotics.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Taiwan's paper-counting academic culture is being challenged—here's why
Taiwan has long measured academic success through publication volume, a metric that has driven intense competition with China in research output. But National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Minister Cheng-wen Wu is now calling for a different approach—one focused on global impact and technological leadership rather than paper counts.