Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) and Minister of Culture Li Yuan (李遠) yesterday held a meeting in New Taipei City to discuss “cultural diplomacy,” with a particular focus on the ...
Taiwan signs $761 mn with US for Namas defence package as China builds pressure
The United States is Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier even in the absence of formal diplomatic ties. China has repeatedly demanded Washington stop selling weapons to Taipei,
Netflix Acquires Two Seasons Of LGBTQ+ Series ‘Fragrance Of The First Flower’ From Taiwan’s GOL Studios
The second season of award-winning Taiwanese LGBTQ+ series Fragrance Of The First Flower will be available on Netflix Asia from February 18 after following a deal with GOL Studios, marking the first time the Taipei-based company has sold a series to the global streamer.
Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom doubles down on AI and 5G investments
Chunghwa Telecom Chair Chien Chih‐cheng (簡志誠) announced a slew of investment plans on Tuesday. Speaking at a banquet, Chien said the company’s profits are expected to hit an eight-year high, per CNA.
Ex-TSMC Exec Urges Stronger Taiwan-U.S. Cooperation Amid Chip Tariff Threat
If the United States imposes tariffs on Taiwan-made semiconductors, Taiwan should work actively to enhance industrial cooperation with the U.S. to mit ...
Taiwan’s digital economy on track for NT$1 trillion milestone, but budget cuts cast shadow
Taiwan's digital economy has reached an annual output of NT$800 billion (approx. US$24.36 billion) and is projected to surpass NT$1 trillion by 2026, driven by the rapid expansion of AI applications, ...
Taiwanese star’s death in Japan puts spotlight on medical care for foreign tourists, flu shots
The death of Taiwanese celebrity Barbie Hsu, reportedly from complications triggered by the flu, which she caught while visiting ...
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. Announces Pricing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering
The Company has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is expected ...
Taiwan tax revenue reaches NT$219 billion in January
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Finance reported on Monday that Taiwan's tax revenue reached NT$219.4 billion (US$7.31 billion) in January.
Taiwan and TSMC scramble to head off Donald Trump’s tariff threat
Trump’s approach has spooked companies in Taiwan’s chip sector, too. Rick Tsai, chief executive of MediaTek, the country’s leading chip design house, told investors last week the company was running ...
NCC to suspend policy on device inspection fees
The National Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday announced that it would suspend the collection of inspection fees for telecommunication radio frequency devices purchased from overseas through ...
Jyong Biotech Seeks US IPO On Thin Capitalization And Uphill Regulatory Battle
Financial writer advises caution on Jyong Biotech Ltd. IPO due to high debt, legal issues, and FDA challenges. Click for my outlook of MENS stock prospects.
Taiwan manufacturing PMI falls 2.1 points to 48.7
Taiwan’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) last month fell 2.1 percent to 48.7, ending two months of expansion weighed by the effect of the Lunar New Year holiday and uncertainty linked ...
Samsung appoints Dustin Lee to revive China smartphone business
Samsung Electronics Device eXperience (DX) division is implementing significant changes to its overseas leadership to strengthen global competitiveness. Most notably, former Taiwan General Manager ...
Taiwan: Celebrating the Taipei Lantern Festival 2025
The Taipei Lantern Festival 2025 is being held in the Ximending area until Feb. 16. The event is highlighted by a 13-meter mechanical snake that rotates 360 degrees and displays LED lights in its eyes ...
China chip policy challenges Taiwan
US-China trade tensions might ease the pain a bit, executives in Taiwan said, as companies hoping to secure supply chains seek chips made outside China. However, US President Donald Trump has said he ...