Notes from Central Taiwan is a column written by long-term resident Michael Turton, who provides incisive commentary informed by three decades of living in and writing about his adoptive country. The ...
Ticker: Japanese leader stresses ties with Taiwan and support for key technology
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Saturday visited a new semiconductor plant for which his government has pledged more than $7 billion of support to secure a steady supply of chips.
Quake-Proof Rally: Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Shrugs Off Risks, But Caution Is Warranted
Can a Taiwan-based company earn grant funding from the U.S. government? Apparently, it’s possible and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) is reportedly set to receive a sizable capital payout. Prudent ...
Lethal toxin suspected to be behind 2 deaths at Taipei eatery found in stool of chef
A lethal toxin suspected to be behind a fatal food poisoning outbreak at an eatery in Taipei was found in the stool of the restaurant’s chef.
Taiwan’s soft power
The Foreign Ministry of Taiwan recently invited and hosted a group of ten international media representatives for a week-long visit to Taiwan to experience its sites, culture, technology, and more.
Taiwan’s chip industry rapidly resumes operations after recent earthquake
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Hualien county in Taiwan Wednesday morning, with the latest reports indicating that its impact on Taiwan's semiconductor ...
‘As well prepared as they could be’: how Taiwan kept death toll low in massive earthquake
The nation’s emergency preparedness policies after a devastating quake in 1999 help to explain relatively small numbers of fatalities ...
Korean chipmakers to benefit as Taiwan quake spurs supply chain diversification calls
Korean semiconductor companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix stand to gain from the escalating demand to diversify global chip supply chains in response to the recent earthquake in Taiwan ...
Toxin found in Malaysian restaurant chef’s feces in Taipei’s food poisoning outbreak
A toxin suspected as the culprit of a lethal food poisoning outbreak in a Taipei restaurant has been detected in the feces of a chef from the Malaysian restaurant chain Polam Kopitiam's branch in ...
Dow Jones Futures: Market Constructive As AI Winners Nvidia, Super Micro Forge New Bases
Stocks fell for the week, but bounced Friday. S&P 500 winners Super Micro and Nvidia are forging new bases. Elon Musk teased an Aug. 8 Tesla robotaxi unveiling.
Taiwan furious after China hijacks global sympathy for devastating earthquake
Taiwanese leaders are furious at the People's Republic of China after the communist nation thanked the global community for their sympathies regarding a massive earthquake on the island.
Dow Jones Futures: Market Constructive As S&P 500’s Biggest Winners Forge New Bases
Dow Jones futures will open Sunday evening, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. Nvidia and several AI chip plays are working on bases.Please watch the video at Investors.com - Earnings ...
Taiwan quake highlights potential shifts in global chip sector’s distribution: experts
The limited impact and swift recovery stem from TSMC's main facilities being situated in areas that are relatively distant from the epicenter on Taiwan's eastern side, Ma Jihua, a veteran telecom ...
Inside the spooky ‘UFO village’ left to rot after no one came to visit
However, due to various factors such as financial issues and construction problems, the project was never completed or fully operational. located in Wanli District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Over time, ...
The world holds its breath when there’s an earthquake in Taiwan. This company is why
Taiwan's recent earthquake sparked anxious news coverage from countries all over the world. Are they concerned with Taiwan's people or its microchips?
Taiwan Quake, Gaza Deaths and More: Photos of the Week
Photos of the Week ...