China has expanded its state travel controls into the private technology sector, deliberately blocking top AI talent from leaving the country without explicit government authorization.

Samsung Electronics is preparing to expand its foundry push into physical AI semiconductors through a chiplet platform developed with Cadence, targeting chips for robotics, automotive systems, drones, and industrial automation, ETNews reported, citing industry sources.

Tsang Yow, a major drivetrain manufacturer, expanded into high-end semiconductor equipment and planned a Malaysia production ramp-up in the fourth quarter of 2026 after posting 2025 consolidated revenue of NT$10.5 billion (US$334 million), up 0.3% year on year, with gross margin rising to 33% and net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$140 million. Earnings per share were NT$1.36, and executives said product-mix optimization, equipment replacement, inventory reduction, and tighter cost control drove the margin improvement.