Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has revealed that three applicants have submitted bids for its AI compute center BOO (build-own-operate) program, which closed on May 14, 2026. The disclosure comes as Foxconn is widely reported to be highly interested in building a large AI compute center.

Swancor Holding and RobiChip Technology announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of advanced packaging materials and heterogeneous chip system integration in robots, robot dogs, and AI-powered platforms, the firms said at the forum on robotics and circular materials hosted by the Taiwan Composite Low-Carbon Circular Alliance. The collaboration will focus on co-developing materials and high-power-density power systems to enable the deployment of next-generation robotic and drone applications.

A South Korean court granted Samsung Electronics an injunction on May 18, 2026, limiting union dispute actions and ordering that safety protection systems and wafer anti-deterioration operations remain fully staffed and operational during any strike, according to Seoul Economic Daily. The Suwon District Court issued the decision three days before a planned general strike on May 21, 2026, and the ruling is expected to constrain the scale and methods of any walkout.