Boosted by a global surge in demand for electronic components and semiconductor chips, Taiwan exports touched a record high of $446.45 billion in 2021. The trade data was released ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan December exports growth slower than forecast, outlook positive
Taiwan's exports rose for an 18th straight month in December, though at a slightly lower rate than forecasts, boosted by continued strong tech demand and amid a global shortage of computer chips. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s 2021 exports soar to new record on tech demand
The island saw double-digit growth for a tenth month, with 2021 shipments reaching $446 billion due to soaring demand for technology products and components. ( read original story ...)
Netflix murder mystery series Light the Night, set in Taipei’s red-light area, cranks up the tension; Swagger tells NBA star Kevin Durant’s story
Netflix series Light the Night is set in a high-end Taipei hostess bar in the late 80s, while Swagger looks at NBA’s Kevin Durant and the racial prejudice he faced. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s military puts on show of force amid growing threat from China
The army has mocked up streets where troops can drill for a potential Chinese invasion in a realistic setting The local Irish pub, O’Donoghue’s, was one of the first buildings to fall as a military ... ( read original story ...)
BIAD Expert Duan Huanan Was Invited to Attend the 7th Beijing-Taiwan Construction Technology Innovation and Development Forum
January 7, 2022) – On December 28, 2021, the 7th Beijing-Taiwan Construction Technology Innovation and Development Forum with great attention from all walks of life was held in Beijing. Affected by ... ( read original story ...)
22 projects to look out for in 2022
A look at the architecture projects that will define 2022, including OMA’s much anticipated Taipei Performing Arts Center, the central stage for the 2022 World Cup and a multifaith complex on Saadiyat ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing and Taipei are united – in their South China Sea claims
The claims of mainland China and Taiwan share their origin, but the US has never challenged those of the self-governed island. ( read original story ...)
Erroneous foreign actions will aggravate Taiwan Strait tensions: scholars
Scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait have said that erroneous actions taken by foreign forces over the Taiwan question, which concerns China's core interests, will only aggravate tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Surging Taiwan Dollar Risks Running Head-First Into Central Bank
Buoyed by booming exports, the Taiwan dollar is rallying in another attempt to crack a level that has held for almost 25 years. It may face stiff resistance.Taiwan’s policy makers could slow the ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung Electronics estimates 52.5% jump in Q4 profits spurred by record sales
The world's biggest smartphone maker forecast 2021 fourth-quarter operating ... It joined rivals TSMC from Taiwan and US firm Intel in expanding chip manufacturing capacity in the United States, which ... ( read original story ...)
More Selling Pressure Likely For Taiwan Stock Market
The Taiwan stock market has tracked lower in two straight sessions, sinking almost 170 points or 0.9 percent along the way. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Pledges $200 Million in Lithuania Investments After Beijing Embargo
Taiwan and Lithuania are deepening ties—to China's chagrin. Taiwanese government officials announced on Wednesday that Taipei would establish a $200 million fund to invest in Lithuania and promote ... ( read original story ...)
WSBL teams recruit ethnic Chinese as new season begins
As Taiwan’s semiprofessional Women’s Super Basketball League (WSBL) begins a new season this month, it will for the first time allow overseas players of ethnic Chinese heritage to compete, the CTBA, ... ( read original story ...)
Chip executives see no short-term fix for shortage
For chip buyers ranging from computer gamers to automakers, there is no near-term fix on the way for shortages that have caused higher prices and production delays, semiconductor executives said. ( read original story ...)
Eslite blasted for failing to safeguard customer data
Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Liu Shyh-fang (劉世芳) yesterday blasted Eslite and the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Department of Commerce for failing to protect customer data, after more than ... ( read original story ...)