No one has ever “free soloed” Taipei 101 before — just as, before Honnold, no one had ever free soloed Yosemite’s El Capitan. (Urban climber Alain Robert, better known as the French Spider-Man, scaled ...
Taipei 101 vs. El Capitan height difference: How Alex Honnold’s skyscraper free solo climb compares to Yosemite
Honnold made history in 2017 when he became the first person to ever climb El Capitan, and now he has his eyes set on another impressive feat.
Alex Honnold Is Climbing Taipei 101 Live on Netflix. Is That Harder Than El Capitan?
This is why I reached out to Noah Kane, a Colorado-based climber who has summited cliffs, buildings, and every other formation under the sun—all of which is documented on his 680,000-subscriber-strong YouTube channel.
Taipei hosts public transit safety drill at country’s largest transit hub
The second of a series of public safety drills focused on Taiwan's public transit took place at Taipei Main Station on Thursday. The drill covered scenarios involving the four major transportation lines at the country's biggest transit hub.
Chunghwa Telecom, SES to build O3b mPower MEO satellite ground station in Taiwan
Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom has signed an agreement with SES to establish a second-generation MEO O3b mPower ground station (Gateway) in Taiwan. This collaboration is expected to enhance ...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Just Delivered Fantastic News to Nvidia and Broadcom Investors
Last week, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM +1.25%) kicked things off with its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report. Spoiler alert: If you're an investor in Nvidia or Broadcom, ...
Taipei 101 height vs. El Capitan: How Alex Honnold’s skyscraper free solo climb compares to Yosemite
Honnold made history in 2017 when he became the first person to ever climb El Capitan, and now he has his eyes set on another impressive feat.
‘Skyscraper Live’: What to Know About Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 Climb
Famed climber Alex Honnold is taking on an all-new challenge and doing it live on Netflix for the special, Skyscraper Live, which will see him ascend Taipei 101, one of the world’s tallest buildings.
Taiwan-Led $20 Million Quarantine Zone Breaks Ground in Somaliland with Multinational Investment
According to local disclosures, the Central Sky quarantine zone is structured as a joint private-sector investment involving Taiwanese, Saudi Arabian, and U.S. capital, a model that remains relatively ...
Taiwanese firms optimistic amid uncertainty: survey
Taiwanese business leaders remain broadly optimistic about economic prospects this year, but rising uncertainty over US trade policy, persistent talent shortages and uneven returns from artificial ...
Taiwan-US tariff deal to boost business, open supply chain doors
The trade deal that Taiwan struck with the U.S. to lower tariffs promises to help the island tech economy diversify and catalyze new industries, experts say, while bringing much needed certainty to ...
Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It’s drawing excitement — and concern
Alex Honnold plans to climb Taipei 101 in his signature free solo style without ropes or protective gear. Netflix will broadcast the event live.
Taiwan stock market retreats as tech stocks face selling pressure
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s stock market ended lower on Wednesday, tracking declines in US equities overnight, with selling pressure centered on large-cap technology stocks.
Despite Trump’s Pressure, $40 Billion in Military Money Is Stalling in Taiwan
Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.
Taiwan’s GlobalWafers preparing for phase two expansion at Texas plant
Taiwanese silicon wafer manufacturer GlobalWafers is preparing for the phase two expansion of its plant in the U.S. state of Texas, subject to customer commitments, Chairperson Doris Hsu told ...
Climber Dad of 2 Will Be Scaling 101-Story Building on Live TV, Without Any Supports: ‘My Life Is on the Line’
Alex Honnold, who was featured in the Oscar-winning 2018 documentary Free Solo, will attempt to scale Taiwan's Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world, in a special airing live on ...