Taiwan Defense & Aerospace: Taiwan received the first two of 66 U.S.-made F-16V Block 70 jets at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung, starting acceptance and training for a major air-defense upgrade as Taipei weighs a still-delayed broader U.S. arms package. Semiconductor & AI Supply Chain: Micron warned the memory shortage will stay tight into 2027–2028, with much of next year’s output already sold—fueling “chipflation” pressure across AI hardware. Manufacturing & Labor: Kuai Kuai snack workers in Taoyuan extended an indefinite strike over a planned relocation after mediation failed, highlighting ongoing labor friction in Taiwan’s service and production ecosystem. AI Hardware for Local Development: GIGABYTE launched a 64GB unified-memory version of its AI TOP ATOM desktop platform, pushing more on-prem AI prototyping into offices and labs. Cybersecurity: Rapid7 reported Linux malware campaigns that mimic Asian email security appliances, underscoring the region’s growing exposure to targeted intrusions. Trade & Industry Policy: Taiwan’s chain-store association urged expanding foreign-worker access beyond current sectors, citing severe manpower shortages that could slow expansion.