Supply Chain Recognition: Dimerco Express chairwoman Catherine Chien won a 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum Trailblazer award, spotlighting leadership and mentorship in logistics. Taiwan Economy & Labor: DGBAS data shows overtime in Taiwan’s electronic components industry hit a record for June, with AI-driven demand pushing firms to lean harder on extra hours. Semiconductor R&D: NYCU and TSMC researchers reported a 0.42-nanometer interface breakthrough aimed at moving transistor performance beyond silicon limits. Logistics Engineering: FedEx Taiwan managing director Paul Sousa discussed how an engineering mindset is reshaping Asia-Pacific logistics networks. Semiconductor Supply Chain & AI: Air Liquide Far Eastern is accelerating operations to meet semiconductor customers’ tighter timelines as industrial decarbonization and reliability demands rise. Defense Tech & Drones: Taiwan’s drone defense capabilities are under scrutiny after testing failures, as new US drone tariffs threaten to reshape “non-red” supply chains. Trade Policy Shock: The White House report flags a “Great Transshipment Scam,” naming Taiwan among Tier 1 countries where transshipment risks are embedded in legitimate trade. Market Sentiment: Wall Street and regional stocks were mixed as easing rate fears met fresh economic worries. Household Pressure: Taiwan’s income gap hit a 14-year high, with AI boom benefits concentrated at the top.