The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has reportedly issued “is-informed” letters to several major wafer fab equipment (WFE) manufacturers, ordering an immediate halt to tool shipments destined for Hua Hong Semiconductor, China’s second-largest foundry.

Government policies drive China’s chip autonomy; 2026 Chinese cloud AI accelerator shipments to top 2.12 million units, with Huawei taking over 50%.

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.

Amkor Technology is off to a record start in 2026. First-quarter revenue hit US$1.68 billion, up 27% from the prior year, driven by record performance in AI data center applications and a fourth consecutive quarter of growth in automotive and industrial segments. Earnings per diluted share came in at US$0.33, beating analyst expectations on the back of a favorable product mix and disciplined cost management. The company’s strategy is firmly anchored in high-value advanced packaging for AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC). CEO Kevin Engel noted that several High-Density Fan-Out (HDFO) programs are underway, with a new data center CPU device beginning its ramp this quarter.