A huge typhoon with gusts up to 141mph is battering Taiwan with one person confirmed to have died, thousands of people evacuated and the capital Tapei in lockdown
Taiwan condemns North Korean missile launch
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemned North Korea's firing of at least one ballistic missile northeastward from an area near the capital Pyongyang early Thursday (October 31, 2024), which reportedly landed outside of Japan's exclusive ...
This 5-year-old kid who dressed up as Jensen Huang for a festival in Taipei has already won Halloween
The boy's mom, Kuo Yuyun, told BI she was inspired after seeing the CEO visit night markets on TV.
Taiwan Q3 preliminary GDP beats forecast on solid AI demand
Taiwan's trade-dependent economy grew more than expected in the third quarter of 2024, thanks to stronger demand for new applications such as artificial intelligence-related products.
Taiwan closes schools and offices as typhoon Kong-rey approaches
Classes and offices have been closed in Taiwan as a powerful typhoon approaches, bringing high winds and floods to much of the island's east coast ...
Pacific Island Leader Says China Is Pressing for Taiwan Switch
The leader of one of Taiwan’s last diplomatic allies in the Pacific said his nation is under increasing pressure from China to end its support for Taipei.
Sung Kang unleashes villainous side in ‘Weekend in Taipei’ ‘90s-inspired trailer
Just over a week before it hits U.S. theaters on Nov. 8, “Weekend in Taipei” unveiled a ‘90s-style, grainy VHS trailer that combines retro charm with high-octane action. Directed by Taiwanese American ...
China’s warplanes have all but erased the dividing line in the Taiwan Strait, creating a dangerous new normal
China's warplanes continue to fly near Taiwan almost daily, forcing Taipei to exhaust its military in response.
Top Taiwan chip designer MediaTek says geopolitical risks ‘difficult’ subject
The chief executive of Taiwan's top chip design company MediaTek said on Wednesday that geopolitical risk is a very difficult subject but they have a strong compliance programme and will not do anything "strange".
Chinese mainland to further enhance access for Taiwan compatriots
BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that the mainland would continue to make it easier for Taiwan compatriots to visit, urging the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to remove obstacles to cross-Strait exchanges.
Taiwan issues warning as powerful typhoon approaches
Taiwan weather agency says Typhoon Kong-rey could make landfall in north, northeast of island after Thursday noon - Anadolu Ajansı
Kong-Rey Strengthens Into Super Typhoon on Track for Taiwan
Kong-Rey has strengthened into a super typhoon as it skirts the Philippines on track for Taiwan, where it’s expected to make landfall Thursday close to an area that was battered by a powerful storm just weeks ago.
Taiwan expects strong Typhoon Kong-rey to make landfall on Oct 31
Packing gusts of more than 230kph, it has strengthened into the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China implies Trump could ‘discard’ Taiwan
China's government on Wednesday implied that if Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election he could 'discard' Taiwan given the country's policy has always been "America first".
Phoenix Gears Up for Growth with Halo Vista “City Within a City” Around TSMC, Eyeing 70,000 New Jobs and $7B Impact
Mack Real Estate Group and McCourt Partners announced a $7 billion project, Halo Vista, to create a tech hub in Phoenix.
US diplomat in Taipei as Trump remarks downplayed
A senior United States diplomat who helps manage ties with Taiwan has arrived in Taipei, the de facto US Embassy there said on Tuesday, as Taiwanese officials sought to downplay Donald Trump's latest ...