The first batch of advanced U.S.-made M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks have arrived in Taiwan. Taiwan purchased 108 of the armored vehicles in 2019 in a deal worth more than US$1.2 billion.
Taiwan turns to high-altitude assets for network resilience
Taiwan is working to deploy a fleet of high-altitude balloons and drones to serve as a backup internet backbone, Taipei Times reported.
VALR Concludes the Year with a Strong Presence at Taipei Blockchain Week
VALR, Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, capped off the year by partnering with Taipei Blockchain Week, where the exchange made a significant impact on discussions around the future of digital ...
Taiwan eyes balloons to backup internet during war
The Ministry of Digital Affairs is developing balloons and drones to provide alternative internet services in case of a crisis. In late October, the ministry demonstrated the nation’s first tethered ...
Lai touts tech investments at science and technology conference
Next year’s science and technology budget is set at NT$196.5 billion (US$6.5 billion), NT$7.7 billion more than last year, Lai said. Lai said that when he was premier, the budget was only NT$100 ...
Chinese officials arrive in Taipei for rare visit
A delegation of Chinese officials led by a deputy Shanghai mayor arrived in Taipei on Monday for an annual city-to-city forum, a rare visit happening at a time of heightened Taiwan-China military and ...
Taiwan receives first batch of US-made Abrams tanks
Taiwan has received 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the United States, the defence ministry said Monday, as the island boosts its military capabilities against a potential Chinese attack. Abrams ...
Taiwan Opposition Advances Legal Changes to Make Recalls Harder
Opposition lawmakers in Taiwan pushed forward legal changes that would make it harder to recall elected officials and representatives, a contentious move that would help them secure a legislative ...
Taiwan’s economy booming, but central bank to keep interest rate unchanged amid inflation fears
The central bank left the benchmark discount rate at 2% as expected at its last quarterly meeting in September, after raising it to that level from 1.875% at a meeting in March ahead of a rise in elec ...
Taiwan’s bullet train a testament to shinkansen’s export potential
The line runs the length of Taiwan, over mountainous, unstable territory that makes the island a perfect test bed for the fast trains.
Taiwan officials visit US for talks with Trump team, President-elect had floated asking Taiwan to pay for protection
Taiwan's Central Bank has warned that Trump's policies could affect the island's financial outlook through multiple channels.
Taiwan set to hold rates steady with strong economy, lingering inflation
Taiwan's central bank is expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged this week and to stay the course throughout next year given the strong economy and as it deals with inflation concerns, ...
Delta Honored as Top 10 Best Taiwan Global Brands
TAIPEI, December 16, 2024-- Delta’s brand uniqueness lies in seamless the integration of ESG best practices into its business development. Besides improving the energy efficiency of products, ...
Taiwan set to hold rates steady with strong economy, lingering inflation: Reuters poll
Taiwan's central bank is expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged this week and to stay the course throughout next year given the strong economy and as it deals with inflation concerns, ...
Taiwan must invest in asymmetric weapons, warfare, says US military expert
The report compared military equipment sold to Taiwan during US President-elect Donald Trump's first term in office and US President Joe Biden's current term ...
John J. Tkacik Jr on Taiwan:Taiwan when Trump takes over
John J. Tkacik Jr is a retired US foreign service officer who served at US embassies in both Taipei and Beijing. He now directs the Future Asia Project at the International Assessment and Strategy ...