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Wednesday 11 February 2026
Strong CSP investment spurs AI data center growth and boosts component shipments
Strong investment from international cloud service providers is driving robust growth in AI data centers in 2026 and lifting shipments for electronic component distributors, according to January revenue reports from WT Microelectronics and WPG.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Nam Liong says order visibility extends in 3Q25 as advanced materials enter trial ramp-up
Nam Liong Global said its overall order visibility has extended through the third quarter of 2026, with advanced materials for the electronics technology industry clearing customer verification and expected to enter trial production ramp-up in the third quarter.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Delta Electronics overseas unit hit by cyberattack with data leak risk
Taiwanese power supply giant Delta Electronics announced on February 9 that its IT department detected abnormal login attempts in the information systems of an overseas subsidiary. Following an investigation, the company found that parts of the system were targeted by a cyberattack, potentially exposing some business-related information and employees' personal data.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Novatek predicts memory and visual edge AI to be the main demand drivers in 2026
Taiwanese display driver IC (DDI) giant Novatek recently held an investor briefing, where Vice Chairman and General Manager Steve Wang said that memory supply and costs will be the most critical factors affecting various electronic products, especially smartphones and PCs, in 2026. Aside from traditional DDI products, Novatek has recently made progress in new areas such as system-on-chip (SoC), application-specific ICs (ASICs), imaging, and edge AI. The company plans to continue launching new products and expand into diverse applications.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Foxconn doubles down on AI servers for 2026, market share seen exceeding 40%

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.

Wednesday 11 February 2026
Jarllytec eyes quarterly growth in 2026 with fiber optic revenue surging over 100%
Bearing manufacturer Jarllytec reported January 2026 revenue of NT$601 million (approx. US$19.01 million), down 18% month-over-month and 24% year-over-year. The company attributed the lower revenue compared to January 2025 to a temporary product transition gap in its 3C product line. Jarllytec expects shipment peaks for new US-based notebook models and Chinese foldable smartphones in the second quarter of 2026, which should restart momentum and drive sequential growth throughout the year.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Panjit accelerates automotive push with Vietnam plant acquisition, eyes 2027 ramp
Panjit International has completed a signing agreement to acquire a 95% equity stake in Torex Vietnam Semiconductor Co., Ltd., reinforcing its strategy to expand automotive-related production in Southeast Asia, the company said. The Vietnam facility already holds IATF 16949 automotive certification and will introduce high-power diode packaging.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
AUO turns profitable in 2025, expects revenue growth through 2026 despite uncertainties
AUO posted a net profit for full-year 2025, reversing previous losses, and anticipates quarterly revenue increases throughout 2026 despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, including tariffs, memory shortages, and price hikes, as well as geopolitical tensions.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Acer ITS drives 40% revenue surge in January 2026, fueled by multi-business growth
Acer reported consolidated revenue of NT$21.077 billion (approx. US$668.4 million) for January 2026, marking a 39.8% year-over-year increase and setting a post-pandemic record for the month. Key operational highlights included notebook sales rising 50.6%, desktop PC revenue up 41.9%, gaming and esports-related products growing 53.4%, and commercial product revenue surging 63.4%.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Exclusive: Panjit eyes rapid growth in AI data center power semiconductors with hot-swap tech
Power semiconductor maker Panjit International is positioning itself to capitalize on the booming demand from AI data centers, targeting fast growth in AI, cooling, and power supply markets. The company expects shipments of its hot-swap products to surge in 2026, with AI-related products accounting for up to 15% of sales this year. Currently, Panjit has secured design wins with two major cloud service providers (CSPs), and is seeking to win orders from additional customers while laying out plans for next-generation hot-swap technology.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
South Korea's NUCODE eyes partnership with Realtek to lead IoT market
South Korean IoT startup NUCODE is leveraging ultra-low-power communication technology to streamline hardware development and bridge the gap between prototyping and mass production. The company, which has already drawn interest from industry leaders Nordic Semiconductor and Infineon Technologies, is now pivoting toward Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem with a strategic focus on Realtek as its primary partner.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Zhen Ding Tech sees record January revenue driven by high-end AI applications
PCB giant Zhen Ding Technology (ZDT) reported that despite the traditional consumer electronics off-season in the first quarter of 2026, strong demand for advanced AI products propelled server, optical communication, and IC substrate sales to grow over 60% year-over-year. This surge set new monthly records and pushed January revenue to an all-time high.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Big Tech's debt-fueled race to the top: Alphabet makes 100-year bet on AI dominance
Alphabet is tapping global debt markets at an unprecedented scale to bankroll its aggressive AI expansion, signaling how far Big Tech is willing to go to secure computing power, data centers, and cutting-edge chips.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Memory cost pressures lead ODMs to adopt cautious 2026 outlook for notebook shipments
Notebook ODMs reported mixed January 2026 shipment results, with Quanta declining year-over-year while Wistron and Inventec showed growth. The industry expects a first quarter seasonal decline and overall 2026 shipments to face challenges due to memory shortages and price hikes.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Wingtech-Luxshare dispute over India asset sale enters arbitration as broader divestment nears completion
Wingtech Technology said a dispute with Luxshare Precision over the transfer of its India business asset package has entered international arbitration, while the rest of its major asset divestment has been completed without litigation.
Monday 9 February 2026
Wistron navigates supply chain challenges while targeting broad growth

Taiwanese ODM Wistron is projecting robust growth in 2026, with confidence extending beyond revenue to profitability. Jeff Lin, Wistron's president, said the company anticipates strong performance across the board. In response to concerns that Nvidia's procurement strategies might compress supply chain margins, Lin declined to comment on specific clients but emphasized that Wistron's business remains stable and its profitability intact.

Monday 9 February 2026
GSEO and Kinko post record January revenues in optical industry
Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) announced on February 6, 2026, that its January 2026 revenue reached NT$2.515 billion (US$79.16 million), down 4.37% month-on-month but up 23.37% year-on-year, marking a new high for the period.
Monday 9 February 2026
India, Malaysia forge strategic pact on chips, energy and digital payments
India and Malaysia used Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to Kuala Lumpur to signal a step-change in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, unveiling wide-ranging cooperation across semiconductors, clean energy, digital finance, and security that carries implications for supply chains, the Indo-Pacific balance, and South–South economic integration.
Monday 9 February 2026
India-US trade deal offers tariff cuts, capital goods access to reshape supply chains
New Delhi and Washington have established an interim trade deal framework targeting electronics, intellectual property, and supply chains. The Economic Times reports that this move aims to enhance competitiveness and improve supply chain resilience. This agreement follows discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, focusing on reducing trade barriers between the two nations.
Monday 9 February 2026
US and India agree framework for interim trade deal to advance bilateral pact talks
The US and India have agreed on a framework for an interim trade agreement aimed at expanding market access and strengthening supply chains, marking a step toward a broader bilateral trade agreement launched earlier this year by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Monday 9 February 2026
Wistron chair sees AI growth entering 1.5 wave, believing AI bubble concerns still premature
Wistron chairman Simon Lin stated that artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is currently centering a "1.5 wave" of development and is far from peaking, with greater growth potential ahead and across a broader range of applications. He emphasized that AI server manufacturing is becoming increasingly complex, with much faster iteration cycles, a trend that works in favor of Taiwan's ODM industry. As products grow more complex, ODMs will not revert to low-margin models of the past.
Monday 9 February 2026
Taiwan posts fastest growth in 15 years as AI boom drowns out hollowing-out fears
Taiwan's economy expanded 8.63% in 2025, its strongest growth in 15 years, as the island's semiconductor-driven supply chain continued to underpin global demand for AI computing. Minister of Economic Affairs Ming-hsin Kung said on February 5 that despite a high base effect from the previous year, Taiwan is expected to maintain resilience and flexibility into 2026.
Monday 9 February 2026
Silicon Motion expands enterprise storage amid NAND supply shift
NAND flash supply shortages have pushed original manufacturers to focus on AI servers, leaving PC and smartphone markets to memory module vendors. This shift offers Silicon Motion an opportunity to grow its market share in NAND controllers.
Monday 9 February 2026
India roundup: India's annual budget to boost AI and chip ecosystem
India unveils the latest Union Budget, which includes India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, to boost chip incentives. The Trump Administration announced a reduced 18% tariff on India as India diversifies trade partners.
Monday 9 February 2026
CSP orders and space economy fuel strong start to 2026 for Taiwan's supply chain
Rising investments in AI data centers and an intensifying global push to build large-scale satellite networks are rapidly transforming Taiwan's technology supply chain, delivering a powerful start to 2026. From advanced cooling solutions and ASIC thermal modules to satellite communications components and semiconductor testing services, companies such as Microloops, Universal Microwave Technology (UMT), and MSScorps are seeing demand surge, translating into record revenues and strengthening growth visibility for the year ahead.