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Apr
As the global electronics and advanced semiconductor manufacturing sectors expand in 2026, the stability of semiconductor and electronics plant utilities systems has become critical to meeting new factory construction schedules. Kemflo Group CEO Eugene Lin pointed out that, leveraging its integrated strengths across water resources, industrial water treatment, and metal products, Kemflo is establishing itself as an indispensable high-end water treatment partner amid labor shortages in plant operations.
19
Apr
Taiwan networking firms post strong 1Q26 results on data center, Wi-Fi 7 demand
Taiwan’s networking equipment makers reported stronger-than-seasonal performance in the first quarter of 2026, supported by demand from AI data centers and upgrades to Wi-Fi 7. Accton Technology, Sercomm and WNC each posted record revenue for the period. However, rising memory prices are beginning to pressure cost structures across the sector.
19
Apr
ASE’s CoPos advanced packaging accelerates as Skytech and CMIt boost equipment deliveries
AI and high-performance computing (HPC) are driving increasingly stringent chip performance demands, marking a pivotal shift in advanced packaging technology from traditional wafers to large-size panels. Semiconductor equipment leader Skytech’s CEO George Yi announced that its self-developed 310x310mm panel-level packaging physical vapor deposition (PLP PVD) system, a world first, has completed delivery and been successfully integrated into production lines at major OSAT firms including ASE Technology Holding.
19
Apr
At 360° Mobility Show, Taiwan pushes integrated automotive future
To more fully showcase Taiwan’s role in the global mobility industry, three of its flagship trade shows—Taipei AMPA, E-Mobility Taiwan, and Autotronics Taipei—were combined in 2026 into a single platform, the 360° Mobility Mega Shows. Taiwan External Trade Development Council Chairman James C. F. Huang said Taiwan’s automotive components exports have reached NT$214.6 billion, while total automotive output stands at roughly NT$500 billion (approx. US$15 billion). Only by integrating these strengths into a comprehensive ecosystem, he argued, can Taiwan expand its presence in global markets.
19
Apr
Taiwan’s MiTAC shifts from hardware to integrated mobility solutions
Despite a challenging auto market in 2026, MiTAC remains confident it can sustain double-digit growth. President Steve Chang says the company’s next phase will be defined by the integration of hardware and software in the age of AI, with fleet management emerging as a central growth engine.
19
Apr
Amazon acquisition highlights growing race in satellite communications
Amazon’s move to acquire satellite communications operator Globalstar for approximately US$11.57 billion is widely seen as a step toward deeper consolidation in the satellite industry, while signaling a broader structural shift—from traditional broadband services toward direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity.
18
Apr
TCL QM8L and TCL QM7L SQD-Mini LED TVs are now available for pre-order in the U.S.
18
Apr
The Asus PA32USD ProArt Display is a new 240Hz QD-OLED monitors for professionals
18
Apr
TSMC’s Q1 2026 earnings call: five signals hidden in plain sight
TSMC’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call delivered the expected headline numbers — $35.9 billion in revenue, a 66.2% gross margin, and full-year revenue growth guidance raised to above 30% in US dollar terms. The financial story was strong and largely anticipated.
18
Apr
Taiwan’s E-Lead expands beyond head-up displays into full smart cockpit systems
Taiwanese automotive electronics leader E-Lead Electronic is reshaping the future of smart cockpits through a combination of deep technological reinvention and production restructuring, as it positions itself as a full-spectrum systems supplier in an increasingly fragmented global supply chain.