James Yu, Palo Alto Networks' country manager in Taiwan, stated that while 2025 was predicted as the "disruptive year" for AI, 2026 will fundamentally reshape enterprise operations due to rapid growth in AI agents. This shift will trigger transformations across identity verification, security operation centers (SOC), quantum computing, and browsers.
Google's latest study reveals that enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) reasoning capabilities extends beyond increasing computational resources. Instead, the interaction and debate among multiple internal perspectives within large language models (LLMs) enable more effective problem-solving, suggesting new directions for AI design. The findings, published by the Google team, examined inference processes in China's DeepSeek, Alibaba's R1, and QwQ-32B models.
At Davos 2026, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cautioned that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to a bubble if its advantages are limited primarily to technology companies while broader industries lag. His remarks come amid mixed results from AI investments across global businesses.
Pan-International Industrial has decisively moved into the humanoid robotics and high-performance motor market through a joint EUR32 million (US$37.24 million) investment with Foxconn Technology Group to acquire a 52% controlling stake in Belgian startup Magnax BV. This expansion marks Pan-International's strategic transition from traditional wiring harness manufacturing to a supplier of advanced critical components, positioning it at the forefront of next-generation power system technologies.
Taiwan's air cargo is on track to reach a record high by 2026, propelled by strong demand for AI servers and advanced semiconductors primarily exported to the US. According to Taiwan's Civil Aviation Administration, while flights from China and Hong Kong continue to lag due to lingering pandemic effects and policy restrictions, routes linking Taiwan with the Middle East and North America have recovered robustly, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
As businesses increasingly adopt an "Out of China" approach due to geopolitical pressures, BizLink Group's strategic choice to establish operations in Malaysia early on offers insights into Southeast Asia's evolving role in manufacturing. While many Taiwanese firms initially expanded into China, BizLink began with a modest three-person office in Malaysia. This decision has paid dividends as the country transitioned from a low-cost labor hub into a significant manufacturing center driven by the rise of AI, according to BizLink Group chairman Roger Liang.
AMI Labs, an AI startup founded by former Meta scientist Yann LeCun, is negotiating a funding round that could value the company at around EUR3 billion (approx. US$3.52 billion). The company, which focuses on developing "world models" as an alternative to large language models (LLMs), has attracted interest from multiple venture capital firms across Europe and the US.
Despite forecasts of a decline in sales of ICT products, including smartphones and notebooks, by 2026 due to memory supply shortages, China is introducing new purchase subsidies to sustain consumer demand. The government aims to bolster the market with trade-in incentives following policy measures implemented in early 2025.
Despite uncertain macroeconomic trends and rising memory prices with constrained supply, PC brands, suppliers, and research firms remain pessimistic about 2026 PC demand. However, competition in the AI PC segment is intensifying rapidly.
Sony Corporation and TCL Technology have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture that will take over Sony's home entertainment business, including TV and audio product R&D, manufacturing, operations, and after-sales services. The new entity is expected to begin operations as early as April 2027, effectively placing the future of the Bravia brand under TCL's operational control.
The humanoid robot industry experienced notable commercial growth in 2025, with an annual increase of 16,000 new units installed worldwide, according to reports from multiple research agencies. The sector remains dominated by Chinese manufacturers, who captured the majority of global market share alongside a single leading American firm.
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