Computex 2026 & Agentic AI: Taipei’s Computex spotlighted “physical agent” computing, with Nvidia and Microsoft pushing edge-ready stacks and governance layers for autonomous tasks in homes and factories. Semiconductor Supply Chain: Google is reportedly in talks with Samsung to co-manufacture part of its next-gen AI chip (“Icefish”), while Alphabet also explores Intel foundry capacity—both moves underline the race to ease advanced-chip bottlenecks. Taiwan Tech Policy: Taiwan is considering criminal penalties for unauthorized AI chip exports to mainland China, as policymakers tighten controls on dual-use tech. Local Industry & Talent: Taiwan’s MOE says its INTENSE foreign talent program has 491 graduates, all opting into Taiwan jobs, including roles tied to chips and STEM. Energy & Water Resilience: Taiwan expects stable water supply until September after plum rains and inter-basin transfers; separate coverage notes water transfer pipeline work remains a key gap. Biopharma Expansion: PharmaEssentia (Taiwan) is buying Canada’s FORUS Therapeutics for $36.5M to expand North American commercialization. Energy Transition Deal: Foxconn signed a 1GW renewable + battery storage deal in Vietnam with Brookfield, reflecting growing corporate demand for clean, reliable power. Smart Devices & Consumer Tech: iFixit teardown confirms the “Trump T1” phone is essentially a rebranded HTC U24 Pro, highlighting how branding often masks the same hardware.