Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) convened its 19th committee meeting on January 21, 2026, bringing together senior executives from leading tech companies to address mounting concerns over renewable energy availability and pricing. TSMC senior vice president Lora Ho and Pegatron chairman Tzu-hsien Tung attended the session, where industry leaders pressed the government on critical energy policy issues.

Pan-International has outlined a significant strategic pivot following its joint acquisition with Foxconn Technology Group of Belgian axial flux motor manufacturer Magnax, indicating a move beyond its core wiring harness and precision components business into the humanoid robotics sector. The acquisition addresses a crucial gap in power system technology and is positioned as a foundational step toward Pan-International’s broader ambitions in the robotics industry.

Price increases for resistors are spreading across the passive components industry. After reported hikes by Taiwan-based market leader Yageo and supplier Formosan Rubber, Walsin Technology has notified customers that it will raise prices for chip resistors starting February 1, 2026, citing rising costs and shifting supply-demand conditions.

Taiwan and the US have reached an agreement on a reciprocal 15% tariff for machine tools, eliminating stacked tariffs, a move anticipated to invigorate the sector in early 2026 after a challenging 2025. Industry leaders project increased investment from end customers, particularly in equipment procurement and advanced manufacturing technologies, driven by heightened semiconductor investments in the US market.