China is ramping up pressure on Taiwan, with Beijing sending a record number of government vessels to waters around the island last month, according to figures provided by Taiwan’s coast guard.
Samsung sees Taiwan smartphone sales fall in H2
Samsung also launched the Galaxy S26 FE in Taiwan on Friday, with sales scheduled to begin Sept. 4 exclusively through Far EasTone Telecommunications’ retail channels, per TechNews. The phone has 8 GB ...
On islands key to Taiwan’s defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike
By David Lague and Yimou Lee PENGHU, Taiwan, Aug 28 (Reuters) - In the pre-dawn darkness on an island in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese troops earlier this month pulled long, gleaming 105mm shells from ...
Taiwan takes third overall at Earth Science Olympiad
Taiwan placed third at this year’s International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) after winning two gold and two silver medals, with one student from Taichung earning second place overall.The 19th IESO, ...
KKCompany returns to Taiwan capital market
KKCompany, the parent company of KKBox, said it will list on Taiwan's emerging stock market on August 31, with Fubon Securities serving as lead underwriter and advisor, returning to the local capital ...
Taiwan approves $7 billion drone budget
Taiwan’s legislature approved a plan to spend more than $7 billion on drones over the next six years, part of the island’s push to deter a potential attack from China.
Taiwan parliament rejects government military drone plan, passes own version
TAIPEI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament rejected on Thursday a T$210 billion ($6.6 billion) government plan for a special budget to buy new military drones and passed ...
Taiwan lines up $7 billion boost for drone builders to counter China
Taipei hopes to build defensive capabilities that will make its far more powerful adversary think twice about invading.
Taiwan opposition blocks special budget for military drone programme
Taiwan's opposition-led legislature on Thursday blocked a proposed NT$210 billion ($6. 6 billion) special budget for drone development put forward by the Cabinet, instead backing an ...
Taiwan deploys AI underwater drones, but global shipping is paying the price
Taiwan is deploying a network of autonomous, AI-powered underwater drones to deter Chinese naval forces, raising fears of skyrocketing maritime insurance and global supply chain disruptions.
The Asian Banker Taiwan Awards 2026 highlight banking leadership, sustainable finance and digital innovation
This year’s awards recognise CTBC Bank’s strengths across retail, wealth management, transaction banking and custody, E.SUN Bank’s combination of SME banking leadership and retail and sustainability ...
Avalue Named ‘Classic Extraordinary Enterprise – Global Excellence’ at the 2026 New Taipei City Enterprise Classic Award
NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN, August 27, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / — Avalue Technology Named “Classic Extraordinary Enterprise – Global Excellence” at the 2026 New Taipei City Enterprise Classic Award ...
Taiwan parliament approves military drone spending, but rejects special budget
TAIPEI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament voted on Thursday to spend T$40 billion ($1.26 billion) on military drones annually, but rejected a government plan for a special ...
Taiwan lawmakers approve $7.6 bn drone budget as China threat grows
Lawmakers in Taiwan approved a $7.6 billion budget for locally made drones on Thursday as the island democracy seeks to strengthen its defences against a potential Chinese attack. Lai's government ...
China deploys record number of ships around Taiwan as pressure grows
China deployed a record number of coast guard, scientific research and other ships in Taiwan's waters last month, the island's coast guard told AFP, as Beijing dials up pressure on Taipei. The number ...
Empyrion closes financing for Taipei, Taiwan data center with E.Sun Bank
APAC data center firm Empyrion Digital has successfully closed financing for its 7MW data center in Taipei, Taiwan, with E.Sun Bank. Located in Neihu, the TW1 Taipei Data Center will provide 4,260 sqm ...