Taiwan–US Tech Diplomacy: Taiwan will open a new representative office in Phoenix, Arizona, aiming to deepen two-way investment and support Taiwanese firms as the city grows into a high-tech hub. Cyber & Security: Taiwan’s Investigation Bureau charged executives tied to a company accused of helping China’s cyber spies target Taiwanese officials and scholars by impersonating ICIJ-linked reporters. AI Hardware & Markets: The Bank of England warned that an AI-driven equity correction could hit the UK economy, noting AI exposure is ballooning across global markets, including Taiwan and South Korea. Semiconductor Momentum: Samsung reported a record quarterly operating profit on the AI memory boom, underscoring how chip pricing and demand are still driving regional tech sentiment. AI Computing in Taiwan’s Orbit: GIGABYTE showcased AI TOP ATOM four-node clustering for local AI/scientific workloads, highlighting scalable compute for memory-heavy tasks. Health Tech Push: TaiMed Biologics said TFDA issued a drug license collection notice for Trogarzo, the final regulatory step toward commercial launch in Taiwan. Regional Tensions: Japan, the US, and South Korea shared concern over China’s submarine ballistic missile launch and reiterated peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Defense Posture: A US Air Force think tank report says China built new multiple missile launch systems that could support rapid, large-scale strikes affecting Taiwan and allied forces.