Cross-Strait Tech & Trade: Taiwan’s MOA warned that China is not a stable export market after Beijing announced procurement pledges for Taiwanese farm and fishery goods, citing past import suspensions and political conditions that sideline scientific trade standards. AI & Governance: NTU formed an AI governance group focused on access and shared resources, while Taiwan’s broader push for AI readiness also shows up in policy and institutional planning. Semiconductors & Chips: Nvidia is expanding beyond data centers with a new PC-focused AI chip (RTX Spark) co-developed with Taiwan’s MediaTek, signaling another round of platform competition for Intel and AMD. Semiconductor Packaging Watch: Glass core substrates are gaining momentum for advanced AI chip packaging, but scaling issues like brittle manufacturing and through-glass via processes remain key hurdles. Space & Satellites: SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut surged past $2T valuation, underscoring investor appetite for space, satellite internet, and AI-linked growth. Maritime Tech: Autonomous skiffs from Seasats can relay underwater acoustic signals via surface-to-satellite links, supporting surveillance missions including tracking “ghost fleets.” Health Research: A Taiwan study following children conceived via IVF vs natural methods found growth differences persist, adding nuance to long-term public health questions around fertility treatments. Environment & Supply Chains: India’s pollution regulator alleged a Tata iPhone-parts plant contaminated nearby groundwater and warned of a possible shutdown—another reminder that tech supply chains face mounting environmental scrutiny.