China's escalating military intimidation of Taiwan shows the self-governed island "needs to prepare" for a possible military conflict, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an exclusive ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says discussing COVID-19 vaccine passports
Taiwan is in talks with international bodies about COVID-19 vaccine passports, the head of its Centres for Disease Control said on Thursday, which could help ease long-standing travel restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan chip company warns of rebound from rush to expand capacity
Tech suppliers rushing to expand production amid an unprecedented global chip shortage risk being stung once supply catches up with demand, according to the chairman of one of Taiwan's leading chip ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Assigns Final ‘A’ to BOCOM International Holdings’ Guaranteed MTN Programme and USD Notes
Fitch Ratings has assigned a final 'A' rating to Hong Kong-based BOCOM International Holdings Company Limited (BOCOM Int ... ( read original story ...)
The 1600 goods that could vanish if China goes to war over Taiwan
A war over Taiwan would cripple shipments of more than 1000 Chinese products to Australia from steel to plywood, a new report warns. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 blunders leave Taiwan government scrambling
In April, Taiwan was the toast of the international community for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. While hundreds of millions were infected worldwide, and millions died, Taiwan went 250 days ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan condemns ‘political oppression’ after closure of ‘Apple Daily’
History will always record the "ugly face" of those in power suppressing freedom’, says the country’s Mainland Affairs Council ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan condemns closure of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily
Taiwan condemned the closure of Hong Kong's most vocal pro-democracy newspaper the Apple Daily on Thursday as "political oppression" of the Chinese-run city's media, saying it sounded the death knell ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Receives First Ever Grand Prix In Cannes Lions Live Day Three, While Lil Nas X, Fortnite And Tinder Win Big
Cannes Lions Live Day Three saw the announcement of winners in the Craft Track and Entertainment Track, in partnership with Unity, as well as an exciting first, with Taiwan awarded its first Grand ... ( read original story ...)
Stars JJ Lin, Kai Ko, Ashin struggle to keep F&B side hustles afloat in Taiwan
TAIPEI - Stars in Taiwan who have side hustles in the food business are struggling to remain profitable, as the country has been experiencing a rise in infections since May and has extended its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan should join Australia in trans-Pacific trade bloc, Canberra told
Including Taiwan in Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) would help Australia diversify supply chains away from mainland China, which also wants to join the ... ( read original story ...)
An Army brigade posted to Taiwan, and other ways to counter China being floated
If the Army is serious about countering the Chinese military in the Pacific, it needs to permanently station an Armored Brigade Combat Team on Taiwan, according to some think tankers. That type of ... ( read original story ...)
What China and Taiwan need for peaceful cross-strait resolution
The Group of Seven leaders issued a communique on June 13, underscoring the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, as well as the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues. China ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. tire industry harmed by Korea, Taiwan, Thailand tire imports -trade panel
The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) said on Wednesday that U.S. manufacturers are "materially injured" by imports of passenger vehicle and light truck tires from Korea, Taiwan and ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Self-tests on sale in nation’s north; stores plan broader rollout
COVID-19 rapid testing kits for use in the home can be bought at select convenience stores in northern Taiwan, with plans to supply stores nationwide by the weekend. Five companies have been approved ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s real GDP expected to decrease 1.9 percent
Taiwan’s real GDP is expected to fall 1.9 percent quarter-on-quarter this quarter due to weak consumption, which would be the first quarterly GDP decrease since a dip of 0.81 percent in the second ... ( read original story ...)