Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. raised its outlook for 2020 revenue and spending, counting on global 5G smartphone and high-end computing demand to stay strong despite growing signs of a second ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan holds drills amid China tensions
Taiwan's air, sea and land forces conducted live-fire exercises simulating the repulsion of an invading force on Thursday (July 16), with President Tsai Ing-wen saying it showed their determination to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan thwarts Chinese ‘invasion’ in five-day live-fire drill
Troops deploy fighter jets and warships in biggest annual war games as tensions rise ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Thwarts China ‘Invasion’ In Live-fire Drill
Taiwanese soldiers on Thursday fought off simulated coastal assaults from China during their biggest annual live-fire exercises of the year, as Beijing ramps up military pressure on the island. The ... ( read original story ...)
POLL-Taiwan June export orders seen up for fourth straight month
Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/econ-polls?RIC=TWEXOR%3DECI poll data Orders median forecast +1.2% y/y (prior month +0.4%) TAIPEI, July 16 (Reuters) - Taiwan's export orders likely rose in June for the ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC second-quarter net profit jumps 81% on demand for faster chips
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Ltd (TSMC) said on Thursday that second-quarter net profit surged 81% from a year earlier as strong demand for faster chips boosted sales despite coronavirus concerns. The world's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan holds military drills against potential China threat
Taiwan's military fired missiles from the air and the island's shore facing China on Thursday in a live-fire exercise to demonstrate its ability to defend against ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan holds drills to beat back invasion amid China tensions
Taiwan's air, sea and land forces conducted live-fire exercises simulating the repulsion of an invading force on Thursday, with President Tsai Ing-wen saying it showed their determination to defend ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan holds live-fire drill during war games as tensions rise
Taiwan's army is carrying out a live-fire drill in the central city of Taichung on Thursday, as part of a major military exercise against the backdrop of rising tensions with China across the strait ... ( read original story ...)
SMIC scores mainland China’s biggest IPO in a decade
SMIC, valued at $31bn on Wednesday, will become one of the China’s top 50 most valuable public companies after the listing. It has already sold roughly half its placement to institutions, raising ... ( read original story ...)
Ferrari NV: It’s Time To RACE
We recently analyzed a distressed investment opportunity associated with a famous British marquee and certain MI6 spy. ( read original story ...)
How Taiwan beat the coronavirus
Travel and quarantine When Catherine Chou arrived in Taipei after flying from Los Angeles, authorities told her she would need to quarantine for two weeks. For Chou, a citizen, that meant booking ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, which has been prepared for a pandemic since SARS, has stood out for its effective response to Covid-19
Taiwan has been praised for its highly effective Covid-19 response. The territory, which has nearly 24 million citizens, has had only 451 cases and seven deaths. Taiwan had a plan in place for years, ... ( read original story ...)
Ko dismisses complaints by his ex-photographer
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) yesterday dismissed complaints by his former photographer about low pay and long working hours, saying that it was volunteer work. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan-EU Disagreement Reflects ‘Mess’ in Reopening Borders after COVID-19
Analysts say a dispute between Taiwan and the European Union for its ban on Taiwanese travelers may typify future diplomatic squabbles among governments around the world as they seek consensus on ... ( read original story ...)
WeMo, one of Taiwan’s biggest scooter-sharing platforms, gears up for international expansion
Scooters, a common sight on the streets of Taiwan, give commuters an alternative to cars in the country’s densely-populated cities. Gogoro is probably best-known internationally for its electric ... ( read original story ...)