AbonMax Technology said on June 16 that drone revenue still accounts for only about 7% to 8% of its total sales, but the company expects more visible operating results by the end of 2026 as government procurement orders and overseas expansion begin to take effect.
Taiwan's 2026 GDP growth is on track to exceed 10% as AI demand powers the island's economy, Minister of Economic Affairs Ming-hsin Kung said, adding that this level of growth may be achieved given current trends. He pointed to stronger-than-expected exports from the AI supply chain and traditional industries such as machinery.
Taiwan has reached another milestone in its offshore wind power development, with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announcing that the country's offshore wind farms have recently completed installation of the 500th wind turbine, bringing total installed capacity to 4.8GW.
Taiwanese cathode materials maker Aleees has disclosed an expansion plan to meet North American demand for lithium iron phosphate precursor materials. The move highlights Tesla's broader push to localize its battery supply chain, reduce exposure to China-linked technology and materials risks, and secure upstream capacity for electric vehicle production worldwide.
Tesla is building its own lithium iron phosphate supply chain as it seeks to compete with China's low-cost battery industry, according to clues in Aleees' public share offering prospectus and industry analysis. The move points to a broader effort to secure batteries, energy storage systems, and other long-term demand drivers while sidestepping Chinese patent barriers.
A reported long-term order from Tesla could give Taiwan's Aleees a bigger role in global lithium-ion supply chains as electric vehicle and energy storage makers seek alternatives to China-linked materials. The deal may support new production capacity, reshape sourcing patterns, and influence future battery supply for global markets.
Transsion Holdings, Africa's long-time "king of mobile phones," is turning to energy storage as smartphone profits weaken. The question is whether its African channel empire can become a real energy business, or whether it will become just another low-margin hardware extension.
Foxconn and Brookfield Asset Management announced on June 9, 2026, that they will jointly invest in and develop up to 1GW of renewable energy projects in Vietnam, seeking to secure stable green power for Foxconn's manufacturing operations and supply-chain partners.
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has announced the signing of an authorization, assessment, and service agreement with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) for the "Green Uncrewed Aircraft Systems" (Green UAS) program. Taiwan will become an AUVSI-recognized third-party assessment body and the first overseas accredited Green UAS evaluation organization outside the US, opening a direct path for Taiwanese companies to obtain certification and enter the US market.
Touchscreen panel maker GIS Holding announced on World Environment Day, June 5, that it will join the RE100 initiative and aim to source 100% green power across its global operations by 2040. The firm outlined short-, medium-, and long-term plans to expand renewable energy use, and said executives disclosed a mix of measures to reach the target.
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp. announced plans to expand into high-value semiconductor and AI data center materials and will debut these businesses at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026. The company said it has shipped a high-RTI flame-retardant polycarbonate material for backup battery modules and cooling fans since 2025, is developing deep ultraviolet photoresist precursor materials, and is advancing a high-purity low-carbon hydrogen project to support semiconductor fabs.
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