Taiwan will tighten curbs on the use of water from June 1 in the major chip making hubs of Hsinchu and Taichung as it battles an ... ( read original story ...)
More water curbs on the horizon for chipmakers in drought-hit Taiwan
Taiwan will tighten curbs on the use of water from June 1 in major chip-making hubs as it battles an islandwide drought, if there is no significant rainfall by then. ( read original story ...)
The narrative around Taiwan’s COVID success story obscures the very real challenges Taiwanese people endure
Focusing solely on Taiwan's COVID-19 success can be misleading, as the country has endured many pandemic-related hardships. ( read original story ...)
Taipei police track down missing foreign hostesses
Authorities in Taipei have located 27 foreign women allegedly working as hostesses in Wanhua District (萬華) and arranged for them to be tested for COVID-19, police said yesterday. The women are ... ( read original story ...)
The latest on the pandemic and India’s coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has brought countries to a standstill. Meanwhile, vaccinations have already started in some countries as cases continue to rise. Follow here for the latest. ( read original story ...)
Why Taiwan, long a COVID success story, is seeing a record surge in cases
Island's entire population of 24 million put under tighter restrictions as infections rise, and just 1% are vaccinated. ( read original story ...)
Let Us Tell You How China Would Invade and Conquer Taiwan
A number of events and trends are coming together now to drive Taiwan and with it the whole Asia-Pacific region, to the edge of disaster. These include the recent election for Taiwan’s leadership, the ... ( read original story ...)
Still Waiting for a Serious Debate on Taiwan
It’s easy to be in favor of U.S.troops defending the island if you don’t address the arguments on the other side. ( read original story ...)
Global chip shortage: Taiwan promises to keep the world supplied with chips as wait times approach the ‘danger zone’
As Taiwan is rocked by increasing Covid-19 cases, the government has revised down its GDP estimates for the year as exports of semiconductors are expected to take a big hit and lead times worsen. ( read original story ...)
Fitch Affirms CMC Leasing at ‘BBB+’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed China Merchants Commerce Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.'s (CMC Leasing) Long-Term Issuer ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Affirms AVIC Capital at ‘A-‘; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed AVIC Capital Co., Ltd.'s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A-' and Short Term IDR at ' ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 flareups force return of restrictions for several Asian countries
Taxi drivers are starved for customers, weddings are suddenly canceled, schools are closed, and restaurant service is restricted across much of Asia as the coronavirus makes a resurgence in countries ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan raises Covid alert level nationwide as infections increase
The whole of Taiwan will move into level 3 of its four-tier coronavirus alert system, after cases spread to more than half the island’s counties, infecting more than 1,300 people and killing two. ( read original story ...)
Netflix series criticized online in China over Taiwan flag
Chinese nationalism on the internet has a new target: The popular Thai drama “Girl from Nowhere" distributed by Netflix. Comments online Wednesday complained the series' Facebook page showed the flags ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Rations Water as Drought Adds to Covid Woes
Taiwan’s government will further tighten water-saving measures in parts of the island, amid a persistent drought that’s raising concerns about supplies to heavily water-dependent computer chip ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Taiwan tightens restrictions as cases rise
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan recorded 267 new cases Wednesday and raised COVID-19 restrictions for the entire island. Up until now, indoor gatherings of more than five people and outdoor gatherings of more ... ( read original story ...)