Pan-International bets on AI servers as automotive demand growth slows in 2Q26

Pan-International, a Foxconn subsidiary specializing in connectors, reported a year-over-year revenue decline in the first quarter of 2026 due to cautious customer sentiment and stagnant shipments of automotive products. However, the company expects revenues to rise monthly starting in the second quarter, driven by increased orders for AI servers, while maintaining its goal of double-digit growth for the full year.

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Sharp launches edge AI companion device with private cloud memory in Taiwan

Sharp’s Poketomo launch in Taiwan illustrates how edge computing, combined with private cloud storage, is reshaping consumer AI devices, promising lower latency, enhanced privacy, and personalized, long-term interactions that could influence device strategies and regulatory expectations across markets and inform developer deployment choices worldwide.

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Taiwan partners with French drone leader to boost key tech, global supply chain

Taiwan has partnered with a major French drone manufacturer to build a secure and trusted supply chain network. Taiwan’s Metal Industries Research and Development Center (MIRDC) announced it will collaborate with the French drone company on supply chains, key technology deployment, and market expansion — and a preliminary consensus has already been reached.

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