Island's entire population of 24 million put under tighter restrictions as infections rise, and just 1% are vaccinated. ( read original story ...)
Let Us Tell You How China Would Invade and Conquer Taiwan
A number of events and trends are coming together now to drive Taiwan and with it the whole Asia-Pacific region, to the edge of disaster. These include the recent election for Taiwan’s leadership, the ... ( read original story ...)
Still Waiting for a Serious Debate on Taiwan
It’s easy to be in favor of U.S.troops defending the island if you don’t address the arguments on the other side. ( read original story ...)
Global chip shortage: Taiwan promises to keep the world supplied with chips as wait times approach the ‘danger zone’
As Taiwan is rocked by increasing Covid-19 cases, the government has revised down its GDP estimates for the year as exports of semiconductors are expected to take a big hit and lead times worsen. ( read original story ...)
Fitch Affirms CMC Leasing at ‘BBB+’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed China Merchants Commerce Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.'s (CMC Leasing) Long-Term Issuer ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Affirms AVIC Capital at ‘A-‘; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed AVIC Capital Co., Ltd.'s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A-' and Short Term IDR at ' ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 flareups force return of restrictions for several Asian countries
Taxi drivers are starved for customers, weddings are suddenly canceled, schools are closed, and restaurant service is restricted across much of Asia as the coronavirus makes a resurgence in countries ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan raises Covid alert level nationwide as infections increase
The whole of Taiwan will move into level 3 of its four-tier coronavirus alert system, after cases spread to more than half the island’s counties, infecting more than 1,300 people and killing two. ( read original story ...)
Netflix series criticized online in China over Taiwan flag
Chinese nationalism on the internet has a new target: The popular Thai drama “Girl from Nowhere" distributed by Netflix. Comments online Wednesday complained the series' Facebook page showed the flags ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Rations Water as Drought Adds to Covid Woes
Taiwan’s government will further tighten water-saving measures in parts of the island, amid a persistent drought that’s raising concerns about supplies to heavily water-dependent computer chip ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Taiwan tightens restrictions as cases rise
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan recorded 267 new cases Wednesday and raised COVID-19 restrictions for the entire island. Up until now, indoor gatherings of more than five people and outdoor gatherings of more ... ( read original story ...)
The Rundown: What the Latest Outbreak Could Mean for Taiwan’s Economy
A weekly snapshot of Taiwan business news stories brought to you by CommonWealth and AmCham Taiwan’s TOPICS The Latest Outbreak’s Potential Economic ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan handset sales to be affected by rising COVID cases
Smartphone shipments to the Taiwan market could hit a record low in May due to a spike of local COVID-19 infections, according to sources from local retail chains. ( read original story ...)
Restrictions reimposed as virus resurges in much of Asia
Taxi drivers are starved for customers, weddings are suddenly canceled, schools are closed, and restaurant service is restricted across much of Asia as the coronavirus makes a resurgence in countries ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Calls for Fair Access to Vaccines Amid COVID Spike
Taiwan's government has called for fair access to COVID-19 vaccines during a meeting with senior Western diplomats, as it faces a dwindling supply of shots during a spike in domestic infections. ( read original story ...)
Amid drought, Taiwan plans more water curbs for chip hub Hsinchu
Taiwan will step up water usage curbs from June 1 for the major chip making hub of Hsinchu in a battle on islandwide drought, should there be no significant rain by month-end, the government said on ... ( read original story ...)