India’s wealthiest state is partnering with two electric vehicle groups on a $2.5bn battery-swapping infrastructure project, aiming to promote transport electrification as one of the country’s most industrialised regions seeks to improve air quality.
Taiwan To Allow Women Into Reservist Training For First Time
Taiwan's military announced plans Tuesday to include women in its reservist training for the first time this year, as the island tries to bolster its forces against threats from China.
US, Taiwan ‘exchange views’ during ‘satisfactory’ talks toward landmark trade deal
After second round of in-person talks, Taiwan flags ‘possibility of signing early-harvest deals’ on various traded goods, but some analysts question what it could actually get out of a comprehensive ...
Taiwan could be next Ukraine: Japan PM
Amidst the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has warned the G7 leadership about the likelihood of a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
Taiwan Q4 GDP seen growing 1.3% as cooling tech demand weighs
Taiwan's economy likely expanded much more slowly in the fourth quarter compared to the prior quarter due to increased global economic headwinds denting demand for technology which is a key export, a ...
Taiwan exports machine tools worth US$3.023 billion in 2022, says TMBA
Taiwan-based machine tool makers recorded a total export value of US$3.023 billion in 2022, increasing 8.6% on year, according to Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA). The ...
Taiwan’s Asia Silicon Valley is plagued by delays and lukewarm interest, setting the project back years
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen says her government will strive this year to ‘restructure’ industry and raise spending to make it more ‘competitive’ in the long term.
Globalization isn’t dead. But it’s changing
Multinational companies still want cheap and efficient markets, but they also want safety. That’s why they’re rerouting the pathways of global trade and finance.
Taiwan’s Outlying Islands Are at Risk
Chinese domestic instability could encourage the CCP to attack the Taiwanese archipelagos of Kinmen and Matsu.
Nostalgic Pixel Art Attracts Worldwide Attention, New Adventure Title “Tokyo Stories” to Be Exhibited at the 2023 Taipei Game Show
This is a 3D adventure game featuring "a visual expression that combines pixel art and 3D" with the slogan "The story of a girl continues on in the city where she went missing." The main character ...
Gutierrez: Guam-Taipei — a half century of sister city excellence
Håfa adai! This month marks 50 years of productive sister city relations between Guam and Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. And my heart and mind are flooded with fond memories ...
Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan’s air space, at least seventh time in past week, defense ministry says
Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it detected four Chinese military aircraft and several vessels invading its air space Monday morning amid heightened tensions with the mainland.
Taiwan presidential contender seeks to calm US concerns
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Taiwan news every morning. Taiwan’s next presidential election is still a year away, but for Lai Ching-te, the vice-president and likely ...
Taiwan Is Still Semiconductor Leader as Chip Exports Rise Again
Taiwan’s exports of integrated circuit chips rose in 2022 for a seventh consecutive year, further solidifying the economy’s leadership status in a global semiconductor industry that has been roiled by US-China tensions and diversifying supply chains.
Donghu-Sijhih MRT line gets green light
The Executive Yuan on Friday approved a six-station Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line from Taipei’s Donghu (東湖) area to New Taipei City’s Sijhih District (汐止) in an effort to ease traffic congestion on ...
Taiwan VP New Ruling Party Boss, Setting Stage for Presidential Run
Taiwan Vice President William Lai was elected as the new chairman of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Sunday, setting the stage for him to run in presidential elections early next year ...