Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Friday that eight Chinese fighter aircraft flew into the southwestern part of its air defence identification zone, in an uptick of tensions between Beijing and Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese fighters buzz Taiwan’s air zone as it appoints new defense minister
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s air force scrambled on Friday after eight Chinese fighter aircraft flew into the southwestern part of its air defense zone in another display of stepped-up military activity ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan concerned about China’s destabilising actions near Diaoyutai islands: Report
Situated in East China's Sea, the uninhabited islands also known as Senkakus in Japan -- are claimed by Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo, Taipei Times reported. On Monday and Tuesday, four Chinese guard ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan protective component makers post record January revenues
Thinking Electronic Industrial, Polytronics Technology and Fuzetec Technology, which make circuit protection components for handsets, notebooks and game consoles, all saw their January revenues hit ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s locally-developed military drone crashes; no one hurt
Taiwan's locally-developed military drone crashes; no one hurt. ROC Central News Agency. 02/18/2021 10:09 PM. Taipei, Feb. 18 (CNA) A locally developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UA ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Cabinet approves space development promotion act (update)
Taiwan's Cabinet on Thursday approved a draft act regulating space-based activities and promoting the development of space-related industries. The approval of the draft act on space development ... ( read original story ...)
Psychobiotic PS128 consumption shows benefits to Parkinson’s symptoms in new clinical study
Bened Biomedical, a leading Taiwanese probiotic company, has announced a successful clinical study for its PS128 psychobiotic in treating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study was led by a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan blames ‘external forces’ for blocking BioNTech vaccine deal. China says it had nothing to do with it
The Chinese government has denied it obstructed Taiwan's coronavirus vaccine purchase from BioNTech, after the island's health minister revealed that its deal with the German drugmaker fell through at ... ( read original story ...)
UK backs Taiwan offshore wind project with £200m of credit guarantees
Britain's offshore wind industry secured an export boost yesterday, with the government announcing plans to provide £200m in credit guarantees to help finance a 605MW offshore wind farm in Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan blames ‘external forces’ for blocking BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine deal. China says it had nothing to do with it
The Chinese government has denied it obstructed Taiwan's coronavirus vaccine purchase from BioNTech, after the island's health minister revealed that its deal with the German drugmaker fell through at ... ( read original story ...)
Bond Traders With Nothing to Do in Taiwan Turn to Riskier Bets
When Kevin Shih started his career as a fixed-income trader in Taiwan five years ago, local government bonds accounted for 70% of his portfolio. Now, it’s less than a tenth. ( read original story ...)
Biden aide seeks Taipei’s help on chip crunch in car industry
WASHINGTON • US President Joe Biden's top economic adviser, Mr Brian Deese, has sought the Taiwanese government's help in resolving a global semiconductor shortage that is idling American car ... ( read original story ...)
BioNTech says it is ‘committed’ to supplying Taiwan with COVID-19 vaccine
TAIPEI: Germany's BioNTech said on Thursday (Feb 18) it still intends to provide Taiwan with COVID-19 vaccine doses after the island's health ... ( read original story ...)
Phones, consoles could get pricier as chip crisis bites
Prices of popular gadgets such as PlayStations and iPhones could rise because of microchip shortages caused by a “perfect storm” of coronavirus-driven demand, supply chain disruptions and trade war ... ( read original story ...)
Cotton: Give China ‘crystal clear’ warning not to invade Taiwan
WASHINGTON ― It’s time for the United States to be “crystal clear” it will not allow China to invade Taiwan and end its longstanding “strategic ambiguity” about whether it would come to China’s ... ( read original story ...)
Markets Reverse As Value Outperforms Growth
Asian equities were a sea of red following the US equity market lower overnight as only Shanghai, Taiwan, and Australia managed to end in the green. The Shanghai Composite Index was lifted by value ... ( read original story ...)