Japan is sticking for now with its goal to balance its budget by the end of March 2026 even after approving record spending for next year. “As we have written in this year’s government plans, we are ... ( read original story ...)
Guidelines on data sharing by finance companies unveiled
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) on Thursday issued guidelines on financial institutions sharing data, allowing companies to exchange customer data such as transaction records, account ... ( read original story ...)
In a Fight Over Taiwan, China Is No ‘Near Peer’ Adversary
Beyond the apparent mischaracterization of the relative local balance of power between China and the United States in and around Taiwan, the term is emblematic of the institutional hubris that ... ( read original story ...)
Create your own LEGO® world at Taiwan’s most fantastic Christmas light corridors!
Christmasland in New Taipei City, which was once listed as one of the "50 Great Christmas Markets Around the World" along with those of New York, Berlin, and Rome, works with LEGO, the world-renowned ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget amid Taiwan concerns
Japan's Cabinet approved a record 5.4 trillion yen ($47 billion) defense budget for fiscal 2022 on Friday that includes funding for research and development of a new fighter jet and other ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan faces challenges in SiC development
Taiwan is currently lagging in the development of the third-generation semiconductor silicon carbide (SiC), which has grown popular for its potential applications in 5G communications, AIoT and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: A capable partner that deserves a closer relationships with emerging Europe
It’s time for the countries of Central and Eastern Europe to consider pursuing and capitalising on mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities with Taiwan. Leading a 43-member Slovak ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says US Drone Deal To Be Finalised By March Next Year: Report
Taiwan defense ministry expects to receive a letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) from the US defense ministry early at the beginning of the next year ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Japan come together for ‘all-round cooperation’ on chips
Taiwan and Japan's ruling parties agreed Friday to hold regular talks and have 'all-around cooperation' on semiconductor production amid ... ( read original story ...)
New battlefield drone to enter combat testing in mid-2022: source
The Teng Yun is a medium UCAV that resembles the U.S. MQ-1 Predator and is compatible with the AGM-114 Hellfire. A prototype was first made public at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology ... ( read original story ...)
The award for trade of the year must go to pandemic arbitrage
With money, passports and flexible employment, they managed to pull off the greatest trade of all: covid arbitrage. The choice of where to live, how to work and which schools to attend provided ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, foundations hand P29.70M donations for Odette response
The Taiwanese government and two Taiwan-based foundations handed over a combined P29.70 million worth of donations for people in areas affected by Typhoon Odette, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US draw up plan for any Taiwan emergency: Report
TOKYO: Japanese and US armed forces have drawn up a draft plan for a joint operation for a possible Taiwan emergency, Japan's Kyodo news agency said on Thursday (Dec 23), citing unnamed Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Approves Major Hike in Military Spending, With Taiwan in Mind
The budget increase, the biggest in decades, comes as officials warn that tensions over Taiwan could pull Japan into a conflict between the United States and China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Japan eye ‘all round cooperation’ on chips
While Chinese-claimed Taiwan and Japan do not have formal diplomatic ties, they have close unofficial relations and both share concerns about China, e.. ( read original story ...)
High-Flying Taiwan Stocks Set for Record Amid Tech Rebound
One of Asia’s top-performing stock markets is heading toward a record high, thanks to a global rebound in technology shares and enthusiasm from retail investors. ( read original story ...)