Demand from high-tech companies for new research and manufacturing sites remains strong, prompting Taiwan to advance plans to expand Longtan Science Park by 104 hectares as the government seeks to accommodate continued growth in AI and semiconductor industries.
Acer says gaming and AI products are supporting its business in Germany and Austria, two markets that often reflect broader European PC demand. The company expects steadier conditions in the second half, while replacement cycles, higher prices, and Windows 10 support changes could shape global consumer buying trends.
Qualcomm unveiled two flagship mobile platforms, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, at Snapdragon Summit 2026 in Maui, Hawaii this week, marking the company's first split of its premium Snapdragon lineup into two Elite tiers. Xiaomi, Honor, and Motorola appeared on stage as early partners, with the Xiaomi 18 Pro series and Honor Magic9 series expected to be the first devices and to launch in September.
Meta's new personal AI agent, Muse, is drawing strong early consumer interest while a test involving human contractors highlights the challenges of making autonomous AI reliable and safe.
Online rumors that Huawei founder Zhengfei Ren and his family had disappeared from public view have reignited concern over the fate of Chinese technology executives. Ren's younger daughter, Annabel Yao, appeared at a Beijing press conference on September 14, but China's new exit-and-entry rules took effect the next day, drawing fresh attention to executives who have fled, vanished, or faced restrictions.
Nvidia's effort to make its autonomous-vehicle stack the default foundation for heavy freight gained a partner with paying customers on September 21, while Einride gained the compute platform it needs to expand autonomous operations across its electric freight network — a transition the Swedish company must fund through a period of heavy cash burn and a going-concern warning.
US President Donald Trump used his September 22 address to the United Nations General Assembly to reject international efforts to control artificial intelligence, argue that the US must maintain its lead over China, and urge officials to call the technology "superintelligence." The remarks sharpen a policy divide over whether rapid development can be reconciled with safeguards—and whether Washington and Beijing can cooperate on risks even as they compete.
Taiwan's export orders topped US$100 billion in August 2026, reaching US$102.96 billion, up US$5.02 billion from the previous month, according to statistics released by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on September 22. Export orders for September are forecast to be between US$106 billion and US$109.1 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 50.7% to 55.1%.
