Offshore Wind Leadership: Synera Renewable Energy named former Ørsted director Sahand Holm as CEO, signaling fresh momentum for Taiwan’s offshore buildout (Formosa 1/2 operating; Formosa 4–6 in development). AI Infrastructure for Enterprises: TRUSTA (ADATA) showcased its AI Scaler extended memory approach at AI Infra Summit 2026, aiming to scale on-prem AI beyond GPU memory limits. Semiconductor Supply Chain Security: A Philippines lawmaker backed the US-led Pax Silica plan as a “backup” advanced-chip source if Taiwan’s supply is disrupted. Taiwan Defense-Industry Drill: Taiwan ran a precision-fire exercise integrating HIMARS, loitering munitions, air defense, and anti-ship missiles to test cross-service coordination. Chipmaking Investments Abroad: Applied Materials said it will invest $5B in India over the next decade as SEMICON India pushes “Semicon 2.0” across the chip value chain. Memory Industry Watch: Reuters reported SK hynix talks with Intel on making memory chips in the US for the first time, with options including leasing Intel’s Ohio site or a joint venture. Taiwan Biometric Hardware: iMTC Technology selected SEALSQ’s TPM183 for a fingerprint medical mouse, targeting hardware-backed protection for shared hospital workstations. Workforce Tensions at Micron: Micron’s Taiwan employees rejected bonus terms and unions threatened action, underscoring how AI-driven profits are colliding with labor expectations. Public Health Research: A Taiwan-linked review found structured exercise in cancer care is tied to lower death risk and fewer cancer returns.