First 38 battle tanks arriving in December seen to boost cross-strait deterrence, but some analysts cite modern threats like suicide drones.
Taiwan begins ban on single-use plastic cups nationwide
Taiwan's ban on single-use plastic cups at drink shops took effect nationwide at the start of September in an effort to reduce plastic waste. The policy, spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment (MOENV),
Xi Jinping boasts ‘no one can stop China’ as he renews push for Taiwan reunification
Xi Jinping has claimed "no challenge can stop China" in a chest-thumping speech to mark the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. The Chinese president also reiterated his vision for Chinese reunification with Taiwan during his address at a reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
IEEE Travels In Japan, Australia And Taiwan
I visited Japanese companies and participated in the IEEE Region 10 SYWL conference. I also participated in an IEEE special citation in Australia and the Taiwan Semicon.
Taiwan allows citizens to invest in foreign crypto ETFs
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is letting professional investors get into foreign crypto ETFs, though not just everyone can.
Biden approved Taiwan’s biggest security package yet. China says the military aid won’t deter it.
President Joe Biden said the US will send Taiwan its largest-ever security package worth up to $567 million amid rising tensions with China.
Diary of the deal: Years of courtship, pivotal helicopter ride brought TSMC to Phoenix
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s journey from Hsinchu City, Taiwan, to far north Phoenix took determination ... "It was a once-in-a-generation project," Camacho said of the TSMC deal. TSMC ...
Taiwan to raise electricity prices for second time this year
Taiwan will raise electricity prices by an average of 12.5% for large industrial users to help staunch losses for the island's state-run power firm, though most homes and small businesses will see no hike,
Biden approves $567 mln in defense support for Taiwan, White House says
U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday approved $567 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, the latest move by the United States to boost the island's military in the face of rising ...
Chip Hub Taiwan to See Another Power-Price Hike from October
Taiwan, home to some of the world’s biggest chipmakers, will raise its electricity rates again from mid-October in a move that will impact the island’s industrial users.
Biden greenlights $567 million defense aid for Taiwan amid escalating China tensions
US President Joe Biden approved a $567 million military aid package for Taiwan, aiming to bolster the island's defense amid rising tensions with China.
Teens sentenced in New Taipei school murder case
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A teenager who stabbed and killed his classmate at a New Taipei high school in December 2023 was sentenced to nine years in prison on Monday (Sept. 30).
Biden approves $725 million in defence support for Taiwan, White House says
Beijing has repeatedly demanded that Washington stop selling weapons to Taipei. Read more at straitstimes.com.
U.S. announces $567 million military aid package for Taiwan
The order means the U.S. will directly ship its own weapon stocks to Taiwan, a move it has employed often to support Ukraine’s war effort.
Winners of This Year’s Tang Prize Honored at Taipei Ceremony – TaiwanPlus News
The winners of Taiwan's biennial Tang Prize have been gathered in Taipei to be receive awards for exceptional research in four categories: sustainable development, biopharmaceutical science, sinology ...
Arrests as Prosecutors Expand Taipei Mall Corruption Probe – TaiwanPlus News
Police have made fresh arrests as prosecutors expand their probe into a corruption case centered on a Taipei shopping mall in which the city's former mayor Ko Wen-je has also been implicated.