Compal chair celebrates 50 years with Kinpo Group amid Taiwan’s demographic concerns

At a year-end banquet on January 22, 2026, Kinpo Group president Rock Hsu paid tribute to Compal Electronics chairman Ray Chen, who is celebrating 50 years with the group ahead of Compal’s 42nd anniversary in 2026. Hsu described Chen not only as a trusted business partner but also as a lifelong companion, highlighting Chen’s exceptional dedication and leadership throughout decades of service.

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AI and automotive growth drive rising demand for quartz frequency components

The market for high-end quartz frequency control components is experiencing increased demand as AI infrastructure expands and automotive technologies advance. Growth in 2026 is expected to come largely from AI data centers and high-speed optical transmission modules requiring precise, low-jitter oscillators. At the same time, automotive applications such as smart cockpits and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are contributing to volume and pricing gains.

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Ennostar partners with Allos to mass-produce 8-inch GaN-on-Si microLED wafers

Ennostar, Taiwan’s largest LED manufacturer, said it has entered a strategic partnership with the German epitaxy specialist Allos Semiconductors to bring 8-inch gallium nitride–on–silicon (GaN-on-Si) LED epitaxial wafers into mass production. The collaboration is aimed at accelerating the adoption of microLED displays in highly integrated applications such as augmented reality, while laying the groundwork for a future transition to 12-inch GaN-on-Si technology.

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Pan-International and Foxconn’s EUR32 million investment signals shift toward robotics and advanced motor systems

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.

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Taiwan air cargo volume set to hit historic peak in 2026, driven by AI and chip exports

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.

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