Microsoft is reportedly scaling back parts of its China operations again, with the latest adjustment focused on its Azure cloud business, as both the US and China tighten scrutiny over data security and cross-border data flows.

In early June in Vienna, a robotics startup used its keynote at ICRA 2026 — the International Conference on Robotics and Automation — to show a robotic arm slowly and precisely shaving its founder’s face.

GEM Terminals reported consolidated revenue of about NT$428 million (US$13.6 million) in May 2026, up 71.83% year-over-year from NT$249 million, saying expanding global investment in AI infrastructure drove a surge in demand for specialty copper materials used in cooling applications. The firm linked the month’s performance to rising cooling needs at servers and data centers as computing density increased, and described the result as evidence of strong long-term momentum for its materials transformation strategy.

Server chassis maker Chenbro Micom reported that May 2026 revenue reached NT$2.51 billion (approx. US$79 million), up 37.3% year-over-year and 21.8% month-over-month, and said it expects robust operating momentum in the second half of 2026. The firm disclosed that consolidated revenue for the first five months of 2026 totaled NT$11.69 billion, a 46.8% increase compared with the same period last year, and attributed near-term strength to smooth handovers between legacy and new projects.