Taipei [Taiwan], August 2 (ANI): Taiwan is bracing for a significant economic challenge as US President Donald Trump threatens to impose a tariff on semiconductors, according to the Chung-Hua ...
Taiwan Faces Economic Turmoil Amidst US Semiconductor Tariff Threat
As US President Donald Trump signals potential tariffs on semiconductors, Taiwan braces for economic repercussions. This tariff could severely impact Taiwanese exports, with semiconductor trade being ...
Among the reeds, art and landscape a new museum in the heart of New Taipei City
The New Taipei City Art Museum sits on reclaimed land where two rivers meet. The gently sloping site resembles an island amid streams, with views of mountains and waterways. The winning competition ...
US 20% tariff on Taiwan island draws sarcasm toward DPP authorities
The White House's announcement of a 20 percent tariff on the Taiwan region -higher than the 15 percent imposed on Japan and South Korea -has sparked intense debate on the island. Some local media even ran headlines likening it to "squeezing a lemon," while ...
This campfire tale starts with a polar bear and ends up in Taipei
We learned a lot in our time in Taiwan. For instance, SuSu had the care of our little son, Ross, and he was darling with big blue eyes and blond curls, and she taught him to go to Chinese soldiers ...
US-Taiwan Tariff Negotiations: A Path Towards Trade Balance
The United States has imposed a 20% tariff on Taiwanese goods, initially proposed at 32%, as part of reciprocal tariffs under President Trump. Despite a higher rate than regional peers, negotiations ...
US tariff on Taiwan “temporary,” says President William Lai
According to Taipei, Taiwan, the US initially proposed a 32 per cent tariff on Taiwanese goods in April, which was later reduced to 20 per cent. However, Taiwan's tariff rate exceeds those of regional ...
🌎 Global tradequake – U.S. slaps up to 41% tariffs, sparks crisis from Canada to Cambodia
The global trading system has been jolted once again. A sweeping wave of tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump is sending shockwaves across world capitals. With new rates reaching as high as ...
Taiwan Showcases AI Ambitions at WAVE Expo
The WAVE AI Exhibition in Taipei showcased the breadth of Taiwan’s artificial-intelligence capabilities, as the government rolls out a more than US$3 billion investment plan to create a full-stack AI ...
Taiwan’s ‘Cool Map’ points users to nearby heat relief spots
The map currently features about 1,700 designated cooling spots across three demonstration cities, including Taipei, New Taipei, and Tainan. These publicly accessible sites range from air-conditioned ...
Legislature urges Cabinet to restore local subsidies
The motion requests the central government to transfer NT$63.6 billion (US$2.1 billion) of subsidies to local governments, which need the money to take care of the disadvantaged groups, KMT caucus ...
Thehubnews: WMG2025 Has Concluded Successfully: Taipei Impressed with …
The World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City has successfully concluded. International Masters Games Association (IMGA) President Sergii Bubka shared his thoughts with the Organizing ...
Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub (TEH) hosted Rock’n Taipei spotlighted the …
Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub (TEH), international startup support platform under the Taipei City Government, hosted its signature event Rock'n Taipei at the Global Startup Center in Seoul.
Pegatron chair confident Taiwan tech sector can weather 20% US tariffs
The US has imposed a 20% tariff on imports from Taiwan, though Taiwanese President William Lai has said the rate is temporary as talks continue. Pegatron chairman T.H. Tung remains confident in the ...
Local manufacturers to bear brunt of new US tariffs
Local manufacturers of machine tools, molds, plastic products and electronic materials are expected to bear the brunt of the newly announced 20 percent US tariff, as their main competitors from Japan ...
Taiwan vows to seek lower tariff after Trump’s imposes “temporary” levy
Taiwan vowed on Friday to seek a lower tariff after Donald Trump imposed a "temporary" 20% levy on its shipments to the US.