Investors are overestimating the risk of conflict across the Taiwan Strait, a U.S. diplomat says, playing up deterrence to keep Beijing from taking the island.
Taiwan to Raise Defense Spending to 5 Percent of GDP by 2030, President Says
President Lai urged more U.S.–Taiwan cooperation in military technology and the development of a drone supply chain.
Giant Taiwan Flag Flies From Helicopter for National Day, Defying Beijing
TAIPEI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Largely banned from display internationally due to Beijing's objections, a giant Taiwan flag suspended under a US-made Chinook helicopter and flown over Taipei is one of ...
Micron Workers Authorize Strike Action Over Bonus Scheme Dispute in Taiwan
Key Stats for Micron StockPrice change for Micron stock in the last 6 months: 162%$MU Stock Price as of Oct. 7: $108852-Week High: $1255$MU Stock Price Target: $1555What Happened?A Taiwan union says ...
Puma Shen’s debut in Taipei mayoral election creates more than waves. But can it translate to votes?
A Taiwanese celebrity who attended Shen's rally has also been mired in controversy over his stance on 'Taiwan independence'. Read more at straitstimes.com.
First Chinese Militia Boat Spotted Off Taiwan’s East Coast
Taiwan has identified a Chinese fishing boat as a maritime militia vessel after it was spotted operating with two other Chinese ships.
Fubon Financial stock falls 1.61 percent in Taipei trading
Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (ISIN TW0002881000) was last at TWD 153 on the Taiwan Stock Exchange on October 8, 2026, down 1.61 percent from the prior close. The price was 4.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Could Have Big News on Oct. 15
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM-2.09%) is one of the unsung heroes of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The company makes the chips used in AI development, and it partners with all ...
Exclusive-China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan’s east coast, patrol finds
By Yimou Lee TAIPEI, Oct 8 (Reuters) - A Chinese militia boat was spotted along with two other vessels off Taiwan's Pacific coast in August, according to a surveillance report reviewed by Reuters, the ...
More than 53,000 register for Taiwan repeat visitor program in first week
A total of 53,304 foreign travelers had registered between Thursday last week and yesterday to participate in a program for repeat visitors to Taiwan, with plans to bring 10,017 accompanying friends ...
The fertility clinic on Taiwan’s front line
In a nondescript laboratory on the island of Kinmen, thousands of human eggs are stored in cylindrical containers that resemble oversized propane gas tanks. Extracted from women who travelled here ...
Chunghwa Telecom Announces Q3 2026 Earnings Teleconference for November 4
Chunghwa Telecom to Host November Teleconference for Q3 2026 Financial Results. Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. CHT (NYSE:CHT) , Taiwan’s leading telecommunications provider and a fo ...
SK Hynix vs. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: Which Computer Chip Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
SK Hynix trades at a fraction of TSMC's valuation multiple, while TSMC generates nearly double the free cash flow, a tension that defines the 2026 choice.
Taiwan’s Defense-Tech Role Comes Into Focus During Tsai Ing-wen’s Stanford Visit
The former Taiwanese president's first US visit since leaving office is putting a spotlight on the self-ruling island's growing role in defense innovation, advanced manufacturing, and efforts to build ...
Cebu Pacific Brings Philippine Island Escape to Taipei
MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines' leading carrier, is bringing a taste of the Philippines to Taipei with its "10.10 Escape to the Philippines" ...
Fitch says power, not chips, will decide Taiwan’s AI data centre growth
Fitch Ratings says power availability will drive Taiwan's AI data centre growth as grid limits and a northern freeze slow new projects.