President Donald Trump has said that tariffs won’t lead to higher prices. But the United States economy seems to disagree: Inflation, which has remained fairly tame, is slowly creeping up because of ...
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Surges Nearly 40%—Should You Buy Now?
Parnassus Investments, an investment management firm that focuses on owning a concentrated portfolio of U.S. large cap stocks, released its Parnassus Value Equity Fund second-quarter 2025 investor ...
MRT extension linking New Taipei and Taoyuan set to start in 2026
The Executive Yuan yesterday approved a southwestern extension of the Sanying MRT Line from New Taipei to Bade District (八德) in Taoyuan, with a goal of starting construction by late 2026. The ...
Stocks drop as Trump’s new tariff sweep offsets earnings
Asian markets mostly fell Friday as Donald Trump announced tariffs on dozens of trading partners ahead of a self-imposed deadline, offsetting strong earnings from tech giants.The tariff uncertainty ...
Health2Sync eyes Taiwan IPO with $20M Series C fund
Digital chronic disease management platform Health2Sync has recently raised $20 million in a Series C funding round led by Taiwania Capital. Wistron, Pegatron, BE Health Ventures, ABIES Capital, and ...
Tariffs on Taiwan stir fears over waning US support against China
But government officials downplayed the risks of the tariff rate for Taiwan’s economy. Electronics — which make up the lion’s share of Taiwan’s exports to the US — are exempt from the “reciprocal” ...
A Chinese blockade could cripple Taiwan’s electricity, war game warns
Energy is the weakest element in Taiwan’s resilience against coercion,” warns a report by the U.S.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson To Speak at Forum in Taipei
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will give a keynote speech at this year's Ketagalan Forum. The annual security dialogue in Taipei will bring together security experts from Europe, the U.S.
Taiwan says 20% U.S tariff is temporary; separate rate for chips in focus
By Yimou Lee and Wen-Yee Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Friday that the new 20% tariff rate set by the Trump administration on goods imported from the island is "temporary ...
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd.: J-Star Holding Announces Closing of $5.0 Million Initial Public Offering
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. ("J-Star" or the "Company"), a leading provider of innovative carbon fiber and composite solutions across a wide range ...
Tariffs Land on Taiwan Amid Tension With Washington
President Trump’s announcement on Thursday of a new tariff rate of 20 percent on Taiwan’s exports to the United States comes when ties between Taipei and Washington are already particularly strained.
Think tank highlights shifts in Taiwan’s defense posture
The report says that this year’s drills signaled a shift in Taiwan’s defense posture by treating China’s gray zone operations as a precursor to aggression. Reservist mobilizations were initiated as ...
New Hong Kong-Focused Media Outlet Pulse HK To Launch in Taipei
Pulse HK, a media outlet focused on Hong Kong, combines two diaspora media: Chaser News and Photon Media. With Taipei as one of its home bases, the outlet will link Hong Kong media professionals in ...
TSMC US chip production may soon only be three years behind Taiwan
TSMC is working to build two plants in Arizona faster, a move that could bring more Apple chip production to Arizona quicker — but don't expect the newest chips.
Taiwan vows to seek lower tariff after Trump’s ‘temporary’ 20% levy
Taiwan vowed on Friday to seek a lower tariff after Donald Trump imposed a “temporary” 20 percent levy on its shipments to the United States as part of his trade war. The US president’s announcement ...
Taiwan says 20% U.S tariff rate is temporary, aiming to get lower figure
By Yimou Lee and Wen-Yee Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Friday that the new 20% tariff rate set by the Trump administration on goods imported from the island is "temporary ...