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Wednesday 29 April 2026
Apple supplier Luxshare sees profits rise, but cash flow remains weak

Luxshare Precision Industry reported first-quarter results with strong revenue growth and higher profit, while rising costs and negative operating cash flow underscored pressure on earnings quality.

Wednesday 29 April 2026
Taiwan-Germany trade shows strong growth in 1Q26
Taiwan and Germany reported robust bilateral trade growth in the first quarter of 2026, signaling reinforced high-tech supply-chain ties with global implications for AI-driven manufacturing and semiconductors. Rising Taiwanese electronics exports and targeted German machinery shipments suggest deeper industrial cooperation that could affect international technology sourcing and production networks.
Wednesday 29 April 2026
BYD Electronics cites currency fluctuations for 1Q26 profit drop as market challenges emerge
Chinese components maker BYD Electronics saw a drop in profits for the first quarter of 2026. The subsidiary of EV maker BYD reported its first-quarter results on April 28, including a 95.5% annual drop in profit attributable to its parent company, hitting CNY27.83 million (US$4.1 million).
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Taiwan urges early quantum computing industry involvement before standards are set
Taiwan's minister of economic affairs, Ming-hsin Kung, emphasized that the industrialization threshold for quantum computing is exceptionally high, and Taiwan's industry is currently exploring how to participate in and align with international developments. He stressed that Taiwan should engage with the field before standards are finalized, leveraging its advantages in process technology and advanced packaging — both of which are key factors in quantum computer manufacturing. The country's system integration capabilities are also crucial for practical quantum technology applications.
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Hsinchu water restrictions ease as reservoirs rebound
Taiwan's Water Resources Agency (WRA) disaster emergency response team held its third working meeting on April 27, deciding to downgrade the water status signal in Hsinchu from a "pressure-reducing" yellow light to a "conservation" green light. This change follows a rise in water levels at Baoshan Reservoir and Second Baoshan Reservoir to nearly 70%. The voluntary water-saving target for science parks and industrial parks was also lowered from 7% to 5%.
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Data center power and cooling overhaul will reshape global AI infrastructure
Rising AI server power density is forcing data centers to adopt centralized, higher-voltage power and upgraded cooling, with implications for operators, suppliers, and investors. Shifts toward 400V and 800V DC distribution, centralized power racks, and broader adoption of liquid cooling will affect design costs, efficiency, and worldwide supply-chain competition and resilience.
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Taiwan logs record chip exports, AI demand outpaces geopolitical risk
As the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran enters its second month, a fragile ceasefire has tempered immediate market shocks, yet economists warn that prolonged tensions could still ripple through global energy and trade. For Taiwan, however, strong export momentum — driven by surging demand for AI and semiconductor technologies — has so far cushioned the impact.
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Meta reportedly to cancel Manus acquisition as China clamps down on 'Singapore washing' in AI
After China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) banned Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, the social media giant is reportedly preparing to unwind the deal and allow the founding team to exit in compliance with the cancellation. Original investors, including Tencent, HSG, and ZhenFund, have pledged cooperation should Meta finalize the termination.
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Huizuan Technology breaks ground on Thailand plant to scale high-end CPO, AI HDD and cooling
Superior Plating Technology announced a groundbreaking for a new factory in Ayutthaya, Thailand, with the first phase involving an investment of NT$300 million (US$9.52 million) for construction and equipment to establish a high-end transformation hub for optical communications and hard disk drives. The facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with mass production beginning after client validation and the company aiming to double production capacity by year-end.
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Samsung exits China's TV and appliance market to double down on US growth
Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing a significant strategic pivot: a withdrawal from China's home appliance and television sales market by the end of 2026. According to Nikkei Asia, the company is expected to reach a final decision by the end of April, after which it will begin disposing of its inventory and communicating the transition to employees and partners.
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Nvidia's LPX cabinet and Foxconn's supply lead reshape inference-era AI infrastructure
The shift from model training to real-time inference, driven by open-source agent applications, is reshaping global data center design and supplier dynamics, with implications for cloud providers and hardware makers worldwide. Demand for inference-dedicated systems is accelerating production and favoring manufacturers with liquid-cooling and vertical-integration capabilities across the industry.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Acer's 50th anniversary focuses on talent cultivation in Taiwan
Acer is celebrating its 50th anniversary, having started in 1976 with a total capital of NT$1 million (US$31,800 in today's value). As of April 27, 2026, the broader Acer Group family includes 43 publicly listed companies. Founder Stan Shih emphasized that Acer's greatest contribution lies in nurturing talent for Taiwan, which he said has created intangible and long-lasting value.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Taiwan's 2026 exports set to top US$800 billion as AI fuels electronics surge
Taiwan's exports were forecast to surpass US$800 billion in 2026, driven by strong demand for electronic components and information and audiovisual products tied to artificial intelligence, according to China Credit Information Service. The projection followed a record first quarter when exports reached US$195.74 billion, marking the highest quarterly total on record and a 51.1% year-over-year increase.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Commentary: Honor retools for humanoid robotics, rewrites AI device playbook

Honor's surprise win at this year's Beijing humanoid robot half-marathon has stirred industry debate, not only for its on-track performance but for what the move signals about shifting competitive dynamics. The smartphone maker's cross-sector push into robotics has reignited questions over whether embodied AI and humanoid systems could trigger a new round of market reshuffling.

Tuesday 28 April 2026
Wistron's InnoSky Apex merges with GEOSAT Aerospace to expand drone operations
Wistron Group announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, InnoSky Apex, will absorb and merge with GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology. Wistron invested in GEOSAT Aerospace in 2024, acquiring a 45% stake and securing four board seats.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Restocking, cost pass-through lift Eternal Materials to 1Q26 profit gains
Eternal Materials's stronger March and first-quarter 2026 results signal resilience across global supply chains of synthetic resins and electronic materials. Rising sales, steady margins, and effective cost pass-through have eased concerns about Middle East uncertainty and raw material availability, while shipment growth and niche product gains point to expanding momentum.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Agentic AI sparks CPU demand surge, boosting ASIC and niche chip makers
The rise of agentic AI has transformed computing chip requirements, igniting a fierce CPU supply scramble. Traditional x86 giants like Intel and AMD are seeing growing CPU demand in cloud AI, while application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) vendors stand to benefit significantly.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Intel prioritizes Xeon; CPU shortage opens door for AMD and MediaTek
Generative AI has driven a surge in GPU demand and accelerated a structural reshaping of the semiconductor industry. At the same time, CPUs are re-emerging after years of being sidelined, with demand rising sharply and pushing Intel into a rare supply shortage. Intel executives said demand is far exceeding supply, with capacity constraints costing billions of dollars in lost revenue.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Cadence signals strong start to 2026 as AI drives growth across EDA and IP

Cadence Design Systems reported a robust first quarter for 2026, underscoring how accelerating demand for AI is reshaping semiconductor design and expanding the role of electronic design automation (EDA) tools.

Tuesday 28 April 2026
Why the AI boom still runs through Taiwan — and why that won't change
As trade tensions simmer and geopolitical flashpoints multiply, Taiwan's technology sector is holding firm. Anchored by surging AI infrastructure demand and a pivotal shift in how its chips reach the world, the island's economy is on track for its strongest growth in years — and industry experts say the fundamentals have rarely looked more solid.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
GrandTech drives growth with AI cloud and 3D printing for drone market
GrandTech Chairman Frankie Hsu highlighted the company's successful transformation from a software agency to a dual-engine growth model, powered by its investment in GrandTech Cloud Services (GCS) and its 3D printing business. The former capitalizes on the booming cloud and AI wave, while the latter taps into expanding drone opportunities, providing strong and sustainable momentum.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Apple and Asus defy PC market slump with growth in 2026
The global PC industry faces a harsh downturn in 2026, with shipments expected to decline by up to 15% amid soaring DRAM and NAND prices, supply shortages, and CPU delivery issues. Despite this bleak outlook, Apple and Asus are bucking the trend, maintaining annual notebook shipment growth targets.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Commentary: Tim Cook's sole omission during 15-year tenor
On December 6, 2022, Tim Cook stood on a construction site in Phoenix, Arizona, alongside President Biden, TSMC founder Morris Chang, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. It was the tool-in ceremony for TSMC's first Arizona fab, a moment that crystallized how central Taiwan's semiconductor industry had become to American technology ambitions. For Cook, it was also the closest he ever got to TSMC's leadership in 15 years as Apple's CEO.
Monday 27 April 2026
DIGITIMES: Enterprise AI shifts toward inference as computing architectures undergo structural realignment

As enterprise adoption of generative AI accelerates, a new phase of infrastructure demand is beginning to take shape. According to DIGITIMES' special report, Accelerating enterprise AI: Hardware advancements and compute architecture transformation, the industry is moving beyond the initial buildout of training capacity and into a stage defined by large-scale deployment—where inference workloads are emerging as the primary driver of compute growth.

Monday 27 April 2026
Evergreen warns higher oil costs will complicate 2026 planning and cloud fourth-quarter demand
Evergreen Marine Corp. said rising international oil prices driven by Middle East hostilities are expected to push up fuel cost ratios in the second quarter of 2026, complicating voyage planning and clouding demand into the fourth quarter. Pre-peak season ordering is supporting operations into the middle of the year, but elevated fuel costs and geopolitical spillovers have heightened full-year uncertainty.