Taiwan's central bank has raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.45%, up from 7.25% in March, citing strong global AI demand. The benchmark interest rate was held at 2%, though bank governor Yang ...
Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand
By Tim Kelly, John Geddie and Ben Blanchard TOKYO/TAIPEI, June 19 (Reuters) - The CEO of UFORCE, a Ukrainian producer of attack drones, flew to Tokyo in April with a pitch for Japanese officials and defense contractors: build thousands of our drones to defend yourself and allies.
As China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military
The Taiwanese company Ubiqconn Technology also recently teamed up with the US drone company AeroVironment—best known for making Switchblade loitering munition drones—to embed AeroVironment’s software ...
Taiwan’s Lai: US must approve $14B arms sale ‘as soon as possible’
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te said on Thursday he hoped the United States would approve a $14-billion arms sale “as soon as possible,” reiterating that the democratic island “rejects ...
SpaceX Surges Past Taiwan Semiconductor to Become the World’s 6th Most Valuable Company. Is It Too Late to Buy?
SpaceX generated just $18.67 billion in 2025 revenue and reported a net loss of $4.94 billion. So red flags naturally emerged when its valuation topped that of Taiwan Semiconductor, which generated ...
Taiwan president says hopes for $14 bn US arms sale ‘as soon as possible’
Taiwan's president said Thursday he hoped the United States would approve a $14 billion arms sale "as soon as possible", reiterating that the ...
Taiwan’s Green UAS Milestone Highlights a Potential Path for Trusted Foreign Drone Suppliers
Taiwan becomes first overseas Green UAS assessment partner, a potential pathway for trusted drone supply chains, U.S. market access.
SpaceX Surges Past Taiwan Semiconductor to Become the World’s 6th Most Valuable Company. Is It Too Late to Buy?SpaceX Surges Past Taiwan Semiconductor to Become the World’s 6th …
SpaceX generated just $18.67 billion in 2025 revenue and reported a net loss of $4.94 billion. So red flags naturally emerged when its valuation topped that of Taiwan Semiconductor, which generated ...
Taiwan urges US arms sale as China threat grows, envoy says
Taiwan's top envoy in Washington urged quicker US arms sales as China intensifies military pressure. The appeal underscores Taipei's push for stronger self-defence despite Beijing's opposition and ...
Taiwan’s opposition leader faced a tough crowd in America
T HE LEADER of Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT), its main opposition party, since November, Cheng Li-wun has often been accused of pandering to China. Even within the KMT, many thought ...
Taiwan presses Washington for billions as China tensions grow
Taiwan presses Washington for billions in weapons as China tensions grow - ...
Taiwan central bank raises growth outlook, flags inflation concerns
Taiwan's central bank on Thursday raised its growth outlook for the year thanks to the AI boom, while keeping its policy interest rate steady ...
Taiwan not ‘provoking’ China, hopes new US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says
By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, June 18 (Reuters) - Taiwan safeguarding its own security and refusing rule by China's Communist Party should not be seen as a provocation, President Lai Ching-te ...
Taiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales
President Lai Ching-te made the hopeful remarks after Mr. Trump suggested that he could use a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan as leverage with Beijing.
Taiwan President Appeals to World’s Media to Defy China Pressure
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te appealed for the world’s media to defy China’s pressure campaign against Taipei, at a rare briefing convened as Beijing escalates its efforts to isolate the island.
Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
Taiwan's top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China.