Opinion: Our agriculture sector is an important piece of the puzzle in ensuring our security amid Xi’s ambitions, writes Bruce Bearinger.
Buffett’s Dairy Queen sees Taiwan among possible new markets, while mindful of geopolitics
Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen is exploring options to expand in new markets, perhaps including Taiwan, the company's CEO said, even as geopolitical concerns with China simmer.
Teletubbies in Taipei: Workers Against Privatisation
In 2008, on the streets of Taipei, four Teletubbies appeared. They had monitors on their chests, and they dispatched DMs. They were four of Taipei's government employees who had been laid off. No ...
Bird’s eye view of Taipei: Yvonne Lim gives us a glimpse of her home
Home is where the heart is — but where exactly is Yvonne Lim's TV?In an Instagram video post on Monday (May 8), Yvonne uploaded a short clip of herself entering her home in Taipei, giving us a brief ...
Global house price crash: Values fall up to 27% and UK may be next as rates rise AGAIN
Property prices in top cities around the world have dropped for the first time in 14 years, in a warning shot for the UK market.
Himax Technologies, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for FY2022
Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIMX) ("Himax" or "Company"), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today ...
Taiwan Is Running Low on a Strategic Asset: Engineers
Taiwan’s world-dominating microchip sector was built by TSMC’s skilled employees. But a demographic crisis, demanding work culture and flagging interest threaten its lead.
US debt standoff overshadows G7 finance leaders’ meeting
The logo of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' meeting is displayed at Niigata station, ahead of the meeting, in Niigata, Japan, May 10, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato ...
Apple supplier Foxconn’s Q1 profit falls 56% y/y, worse than forecasts
Apple Inc supplier Foxconn reported on Thursday a 56% fall in first-quarter net profit, as global economic woes hurt demand for smart consumer electronics.
Taiwan’s Apple Suppliers See Sales Woes Continue in April
The total revenue of Taiwan’s major Apple suppliers has fallen for a third straight month in April, as recession-wary consumers scale back spending on smartphones and computers.
Cross-strait tensions no deterrent for Taiwan’s embrace of clean wind energy
For now, economic arguments trump concerns about placing critical energy assets in what some security analysts believe could one day become a theater of war.
Most Taiwan OSATs see sales decline in April
Many Taiwan-based OSATs, including ASE Technology Holding (ASEH), have reported declines for April sales, but Powertech Technology (PTI) and Ardentec saw some positive results in the month.
God and A.I. Join Forces To Stop Taiwan’s Litterbugs
Little Black Book, The GOD-IS-WATCHING Behaviour Recognition Detector is an AI-powered device that detects rubbish dumpers and projects a holographic God, reminding people to dispose of their waste co ...
Collapsing buildings, incoming missiles: Taiwan rehearses a Chinese assault on its cities
Annual emergency drills have for the first time included a military strike on Taipei, a sign of worsening cross-strait relations ...
Taiwan’s wind industry braves cross-strait risks in clean energy boom
In the port city of Taichung on Taiwan's west coast, a crane hoists into place the end section of a white wind turbine tower that stands almost a hundred metres tall.
Pacific fleet leader asks to go before China committee to talk Taiwan
Adm, Samuel Paparo requested to brief the bipartisan committee on plans to thwart a potential Chinse invasion of Taiwan.