Taiwan Semiconductor's investment in Kaohsiung is driving city dev. with 5 factories. 1st plant to start in 2025-2026, ahead of schedule.
Taiwan FTC blocks Uber’s $950M purchase of Foodpanda, Reuters says
M purchase of Delivery Hero’s (DLVHF) Foodpanda business over concerns it would be anti-competitive, Reuters reports. Delivery Hero said in a statement Uber may appeal the commission’s decision or ...
Taiwan welcomes Ukranian delegation from Lviv
A Ukrainian delegation from Lviv arrived in Taiwan on Thursday to explore opportunities for inter-city cooperation. The delegation is led by the Mayor of Lviv, Andriy Sadovyy, and will remain in ...
Ying Hsiao-wei, Sheen Ching-jing released on bail in Core Pacific City case
former Taipei Deputy Mayor Pong Cheng-sheng (彭振聲) and Lee Wen-tsung (李文宗), finance chief of Ko's 2024 presidential election campaign. Pong and Lee were also released earlier today after paying their ...
Taiwan’s science ministry warns spending cuts could hit chips, AI funding
Taiwan’s science ministry warned on Friday that funding for areas such as semiconductors, AI and aerospace could be reduced by T$20 billion ($609.11 million) for next year after opposition parties passed laws requiring cuts to economic and technology spending.
Pong Cheng-sheng, Lee Wen-tsung released on bail
Former Taipei Deputy Mayor Pong Cheng-sheng (彭振聲 ... Pong was seen smiling and waving to reporters when he left the court. Lee Wen-tsung (李文宗), finance chief of Ko's 2024 election campaign, who was ...
‘Red Business Guide’ on Google Maps reports pro-China businesses in Taiwan
Called “Red Business Guide” it includes over 400 businesses across multiple industries, reported LTN. The list is intended as a reference for customers who want to avoid supporting businesses that are ...
‘Economic gift’ or ‘carrot and stick’ strategy: Why is it so hard to restart cross-strait tourism?
Both mainland China and Taiwan have strategically used tourism as a bargaining chip to gain a “political upper hand” over one another, say analysts.
Ex-Taiwan mayor and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je charged with corruption
Taiwan prosecutors on Thursday indicted former presidential candidate Ko Wen-je on charges of corruption and misusing political donations and said they were seeking 28 years' jail for him.
Taiwan’s presidential office runs first ‘tabletop’ simulation of Chinese military escalation
Taiwan’s presidential office held a “tabletop” exercise on Thursday simulating military escalations by China, a first-of-its-kind drill involving government agencies beyond the armed forces that highlights Taipei’s urgency in ensuring preparedness against an increasingly assertive Beijing.
Restarting cross-strait tourism? Potential Shanghai-Taipei trial a ‘sensible option’ but politics looms large
Both mainland China and Taiwan have strategically used tourism as a bargaining chip to gain a “political upper hand” over one another, say analysts.
Residents Fight To Save Historic New Taipei Canal Neighborhood – TaiwanPlus News
Ms. Lai's family has lived by New Taipei's historic Liugongjun canal system for generations. With her home now threatened with demolition, she along with local civic groups are pushing back against those plans,
Taiwan is preparing more than just the military for a China invasion
Taiwan aims to involve a range of people, including taxi drivers and security guards, to respond to emergencies.
In a first, Taiwan’s Presidential Office runs tabletop simulation on a China emergency
Taiwan's Presidential Office held its first "tabletop" exercise involving government agencies beyond the armed forces on Thursday, simulating a military escalation with China amid renewed threats from ...
Taiwan annual smartphone shipments hit 5 million as Android gains ground
As 2024 draws to a close, Taiwan's annual smartphone shipments show modest but steady growth. Despite challenges such as high inflation, extended upgrade cycles, and a saturated market, the ...
Taiwan former mayor indicted for bribery in property development project corruption case
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office (TDPO) charged on Thursday Ko Wen-je, the former mayor of Taipei and leader of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), for bribery and other corruption offenses in ...