In APAC, most came from Hong Kong and Singapore. Taiwan has approved 1,005 employment gold cards in the financial field since its launch in 2018 up until June 2026, according to data from the ...
Taiwan’s AI-fueled forecast of 11% GDP growth likely not sustainable, economists say
Taiwan's economic growth could moderate due to its vulnerability to risks of capex slowdown, macroeconomic downturns, and concentration in semiconductors.
Taiwan Cabinet Approves Record $35.1 Billion for Defense in 2027
Taiwan’s cabinet approved a record NT$1.12 trillion ($35.1 billion) defense budget for next year, highlighting its push to deter China militarily.
Taiwan proposes a record $35B defense budget for 2027 as China’s military pressure grows
Taiwan's government has proposes a record-high defense budget of over 1 trillion Taiwan dollars, or $35 billion, for next year.
What Could Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) Capacity Strains Mean For AI Demand?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) is facing significant capacity constraints as global demand for advanced chips tied to AI applications surges. Major chip customers including Qualcomm, ...
Why Taiwan and the South China Sea matter to the US and the world
Darline Graham struggled to answer in a debate whether the U.S. has a national security interest in Taiwan and the South China Sea, she drew criticism for saying national security was “not my ...
Taiwan proposes record defence budget to resist China pressure
Taiwan has proposed a record defence budget for next year as President Lai Ching-te’s government seeks to strengthen the country’s military preparedness to respond to increasing pressure from China.
Taiwan floats record defense budget, sending message to US and China
The new budget sends a signal that Taiwan is investing in self-defense and is ready to buy more U.S. weapons.
Taiwan to tap tech clusters for green solutions, Lai says
In response to rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, the government would continue promoting net zero technology innovation by leveraging ...
Taipei MRT Xinyi Line extension to open at month’s end
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) announced Thursday that the Taipei MRT Xinyi Line East Extension will officially open Aug. 30, marking the completion of one of the most ...
Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18% to a record high
TAIPEI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government on Thursday proposed an 18% rise in defence spending for next year, including for drones and missiles, taking it above T$1 trillion ($31.41 billion) for ...
A battle for Taipei could hinge on defending this river. Here’s how Taiwan’s forces are readying for that fight.
Taiwan's troops are training to defend against a surprise thrust by Beijing's forces by way of the strategic Tamsui River.
Taiwan has money to spend
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China expands presence east of Taiwan amid closer Philippines-Japan ties, says report
China expands its maritime presence east of Taiwan amid rising Philippines-Japan ties. Invasion of Taiwan by December 31, 2027 at 12.5% YES.
Taiwan partners with U.S. startup on submarine drone tech for maritime defense ops
Taiwan is partnering with U.S. defense startup Vatn Systems to develop autonomous underwater vehicles ...
Humanoid robots take center stage at Taipei expo
Humanoid robots are taking center stage at Taiwan’s biggest automation exhibition in Taipei. Taiwanese companies are testing them in real-world settings, while the government is increasing funding for ...