Island's military chief Chiu Kuo-cheng says America has 'taken many steps' to hasten the delayed delivery of weapons orders The backlog of weapons purchases has various causes, including the pandemic, ...
Taiwan rattled by quakes again, no immediate reports of damage
Two earthquakes, the largest a 6.1 magnitude, struck Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.
Rep. French Hill on China, Taiwan, Stablecoin
Republican Representative of Arkansas, French Hill, discusses the message he thinks China received from the US when President Biden signed the Foreign Aid Package and approved money for Taiwan. Rep. Hill also states that he would vote for stablecoin legislation if it was coupled up with a cannabis banking bill,
Lessons From Abroad: What Does It Take to Be Called A ‘Smart City?’
This article originally appeared on Hypepotamus, whose editor, Maija Ehlinger, traveled to Taipei to report on the Smart City Summit and Expo 2024 in March. It is published on Global Atlanta as […] ...
Viking Sails Luxury Cruising to an IPO
The company that popularized European river cruises for affluent, older Americans is set to go public this week.The business model, stressing exclusivity and luxury, is a counter to mass-market ...
US, Taiwan to resume trade talks in Taipei starting on Monday
The U.S. and Taiwan will hold another round of negotiations toward their "21st Century" trade agreement starting on Monday in Taipei, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday.
Taiwan rattled by 6.1 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck just off Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.
Can Taiwan Semiconductor Afford Its $30 Billion in Long-Term Debt?
Jeremy Bowman has positions in Broadcom. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Apple, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool recommends ...
How China’s Economy Compares to the US
The IMF forecasts that the U.S. and Chinese economies will grow by 2.7 percent and 4.6 percent, respectively, in 2024.
What is the foreign aid to Taiwan approved by the U.S. Congress?
President Joe Biden has signed into law an extensive $95 billion foreign aid package. Taiwan is one of the countries that will benefit from the assistance.
Biden Signs Foreign Aid Bill—How Many US Troops Are in Taiwan?
Last month, local media reported that U.S. troops, including Army Special Forces—also known as Green Berets—were being stationed in Taiwan on a long-term basis. However, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral John Aquilino dismissed the reports, calling them " inherently inaccurate ."
Chinese telecoms barred from services in the US
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday ordered the US units of China Telecom Corp (中國電信), China Unicom Hong Kong Ltd (中國聯通) and China Mobile Ltd (中國移動) to discontinue fixed or ...
Business climate monitor continues to flash “green”
The government’s business climate monitor last month flashed “green” for the third consecutive month due to strong exports, which in turn benefited electrical and machinery equipment imports, the ...
Ex officials, executive indicted
Public prosecutors indicted 15 people yesterday — five former city government officials and 10 members of Ysolar Group (力暘集團) — after an investigation into a controversial solar energy project in ...
Why Taiwan Is Becoming a Leader in Urban Mining
Elsewhere on the island, Taiwan’s largest recycled steel manufacturer, Tung Ho Steel, has developed a different system of cycling resources—not with its customers, but with its competitors. The company’s partnership with the industry’s other major steelmakers is collectively known as Taiwan Steel Union (TSU).
U.S., Taiwan to hold trade talks in Taipei starting on Monday
The U.S. and Taiwan will hold another round of negotiations toward their "21st Century" trade agreement starting on Monday in Taipei, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday.