A Taiwanese freighter is accused of deliberately dragging its anchor to cut an internet cable directly linking Taiwan to the U.S. East Coast.
Taiwan launches first-ever digital nomad visa. Here’s what to know.
Taiwan has just joined the list of countries that are now offering digital nomad visas. At the beginning of this year, the East Asian destination introduced its first digital nomad visa, allowing eligible foreign remote workers to live and work on the island for up to six months.
Taiwan considers ban on ownership of 955 animals
Species identified for prohibition include the spectacled caiman, members of the Dasypodidae family, the Castor genus, and all Canidae family members except domestic dogs. Ownership bans extend to ...
Taiwan believes China is behind damage to one of its crucial undersea cables
Taiwan suspects China of being behind damage to a crucial subsea communications cable just off its northern coast, which occurred last week.
Jollibee takes majority control of Taiwan-based soup brand
Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. is boosting its position in the Chinese cuisine segment with the acquisition of a majority stake in a leading wellness soup brand in Taiwan.
New Taipei building collapses near construction site in Sanchong
An apartment building in New Taipei City’s Sanchong District (三重) collapsed last night after a nearby construction project earlier in the day allegedly caused it to tilt.
NEXCOM Unveiling NexMOV-2 Innovations and Next-Gen AI Robotics Technology at CES 2025
NexAIoT to showcase the NexMOV-2 with Kneron at CES 2025, demonstrating cutting-edge advancements in intelligent mobility and modular robotics design.
Chipmakers Taiwan Semi (TSM), Micron (MU) Gain After Foxconn Reports Strong Results
Chipmakers Taiwan Semi (TSM) and Micron (MU) are advancing 4% and 9%, respectively, today after electronics maker Foxconn reported slightly stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results yesterday.
Chinese Vessel Cuts Taiwan Internet Cable in Apparent Sabotage
The incident caused only minimal disruption of service but sent a message about the vulnerability of the island and its internet.
Taiwan’s undersea cable cut: China suspected amid rising tensions
The telecommunications cable connecting Taiwan to the mainland has been cut. Due to bad weather, a suspected vessel, a tanker under the Cameroonian flag, could not be detained and continued its ...
Taiwan says suspects Hong Kong-owned ship of damaging subsea cable
Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Hong Kong-owned cargo ship suspected of damaging a subsea telecoms cable northeast of the island, Taiwan's coast guard said Monday. The Cameroon-flagged ...
Taiwan develops hypersonic missile that can travel 6 times the speed of sound
Facing threats from China, Taiwan has reportedly developed a new hypersonic missile which can travel at speeds of Mach 6. The new hypersonic missile – named Qingtian – has a range exceeding 1243 miles ...
Taiwan’s ITRI set to unveil AI-powered remote patient monitoring system
The Industrial Technology Research Institute will unveil the system at CES 2025, taking place in Las Vegas, US, from 7 to 11 January.
Chinese Freighter Cuts Key Cable Near Keelung Harbor, Raising Alarm in Taiwan
In a disturbing incident near Keelung Harbor, Taiwan, an undersea cable that plays a crucial role in international communication was cut by a Chinese ship. The ship, known as the Shunxin-39, is a ...
Taiwan Says Chinese Ship Broke Subsea Cable in Alleged Sabotage
Taiwan suspects that a Chinese-owned cargo vessel damaged an undersea cable near its northeastern coast on Friday, in an alleged act of sabotage that highlights the vulnerabilities of Taipei’s ...
Taiwan cable severed: Suspicions point to China amidst tensions
The telecommunications cable connecting Taiwan to the mainland has been severed. Due to adverse weather, a suspected vessel—a tanker flying under the Cameroonian flag—could not be detained and ...