Amid a tech cold war with China, U.S. companies have pledged nearly $200 billion for chip manufacturing projects since early 2020. But the investments are not a silver bullet.
Space agency renamed TASA in official overhaul
The National Space Organization (NSPO) was yesterday reorganized into a legal entity under the administration of the National Science and Technology Council, and renamed the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) ...
Tax surplus to ease health, labor, energy
We will consider sharing excess tax revenue with all citizens only when it is within our fiscal capacity to do so,” Tsai said. Lawmakers from the Democratic Progressive Party and Chinese Nationalist ...
Taiwan dollar tumbles 10% against greenback
The New Taiwan dollar plunged almost 10 percent against the US dollar last year, the steepest decline in 25 years, as the greenback was bolstered by aggressive interest rate hikes by the US Federal ...
South Korea delegation made discreet, unannounced visit to Taipei last week
The delegation led by Korean National Assembly member and chair of the Taiwan-Korean parliamentary friendship group Cho Kyoung-tae visited Taiwan this week, the ministry said in a statement. It was ...
Benedict to be remembered for his humanity: Taipei
Benedict died on Saturday at the age of 95 in the Vatican monastery where he lived since retiring in 2013, the Vatican said. He was the first pope in almost 600 years to resign rather than serve for ...
From Taipei to New York, fireworks and parties usher in 2023 – video
Displays light up the night skies around the world, with many cities enjoying their first full celebrations since before the pandemic ...
Taiwan willing to offer help to China to deal with Covid-19 surge
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said the self-ruled democratic island is willing to provide assistance to help China deal with its Covid surge after Beijing eased its hardline approach last month.
Taiwan President Offers China Help to Deal With COVID Surge
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Sunday offered to provide China with "necessary assistance" to help it deal with a surge in COVID-19 cases, but said Chinese military activities near ...
Taiwan president’s special envoy to attend late Pope’s funeral
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will send a special envoy to attend this week's funeral of former Pope Benedict, with her office saying it is a demonstration of the "deep friendship" between Taiwan and the Vatican,
Taiwan: Taipei 101 New Year’s Fireworks Display
Images of the 360° fireworks show on the 4 facades of the Taipei 101 tower to celebrate the arrival of the year 2023.
Subsidies to bolster economy, Tsai says
President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) yesterday announced a wide range of subsidies to build a resilient economy and secure Taiwan’s advantage in the information technology and semiconductor industries. Taiwan ...
Is the Bank of Japan dropping its bazooka?
The BOJ had been purchasing increasingly large sums of 10-year bonds at the 0.25 percent level, often adding them to its balance sheet a day after the Japanese Ministry of Finance issued them. However ...
South Asian eateries try ‘going local’ as recovery strategy
In India, from hole-in-the-wall casual eateries to fine dining, restaurants were devastated by lockdowns and virus outbreaks, with millions losing their jobs since COVID-19 hit in early 2020. In ...
Military service, airport relocation on Wu’s agenda
Discussing the relocation of Songshan airport, which is near Binjiang Market, he said it has impeded economic revitalization in the surrounding areas, as flight paths require height restrictions for ...
Taiwan sees in the new year with fireworks over Taipei
Despite the wet weather across the UK, thousands are expected in London to see the fireworks after the display was cancelled due to Covid restrictions. Register now for one of the Evening Standard’s ...