TAIPEI (Reuters) - China’s belligerence towards Taiwan and the future of the island’s democracy are taking centre stage in campaigns ahead of local elections next week, a key test of the ruling ...
Tim Draper: Taiwan is Open for Business
Riding the wave, the renowned Silicon Valley venture capitalist, Tim Draper, has decided to visit Taiwan to engage with business opportunities. On November 16th, Startup Island TAIWAN co-hosted an ...
China threat vaults local issues onto centre stage in Taiwan elections
TAIPEI, Nov 18 (Reuters) - China's belligerence towards Taiwan and the future of the island's democracy are taking centre stage in campaigns ahead of local elections next week, a key test of the ...
Taiwan Offers Lucrative Tax Breaks To Beef Up Its Cutting Edge Semiconductor Technology Position
In August, the U.S. passed a landmark $52.7 billion Chips and Science Act to increase its competitiveness with China and decrease its reliance on manufacturers in Taiwan and South Korea. The European ...
This Is How Taiwan’s Military Would Go To War With China
An invasion of Taiwan will be among the most devastating conflict in recent times and will result in great loss of life and property — something, it would be hoped, that no key decision-makers should ...
Financial firms’ exposure to China dips to record low
Taiwanese banks and life insurers have reduced their exposure to China to a record low due to the COVID-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty and a declining property market, data released by the ...
ASML announces plans for New Taipei City plant
ASML continues to invest globally and in Taiwan to prepare for the company’s continued growth, and to support global customers and the development of the semiconductor industry, the company said in an ...
YeaShin upbeat on profit outlook for next year
Revenue in the first 10 months of the year shrank 5.8 percent year-on-year to NT$2.76 billion, it said. However, YeaShin expects a turnaround next year, when it wraps up more than US$10 billion worth ...
Xi, Kishida meet as tensions grow over Taiwan, East China Sea
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he conveyed concerns over regional security to Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday amid growing tensions in Asia over China's maritime ambitions.
Taiwan showcases its suicide drone designed to kill enemy radars
Taiwan invited the media have a look at its military drone ... We got our first look at Chien Hsiang back in 2017 at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition. It was then unveiled at the ...
Japan PM says conveyed concerns to China’s Xi about peace in Taiwan Strait
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he conveyed concerns during a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping about peace in the Taiwan Strait.
Kamala Harris, Philippines’ Marcos to discuss Taiwan -envoy
Tension over Taiwan is expected to be on the agenda when U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr next week, Manila's ambassador to Washington said on Thursday.
Taiwan’s APEC envoy at the centre of processor chip tension
Tsmc: Taiwan's decision to send Chang instead of a political leader to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Thailand reflects the island's unusual status.
Taiwan Approves Tax Breaks in Fight for More Chip Investment
(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan expanded tax breaks for companies that invest in technology research and production in an attempt to strengthen the island’s semiconductor industry and help maintain its leading ...
Beijing’s freeze on Taipei contact fuels concern over risk of military clash
China ended formal high-level communication with Taiwan's government in 2016 after the island's voters elected Tsai Ing-wen, whom Beijing considers a separatist, as president.
Chip giant Taiwan eyes bigger tax breaks for tech R&D to retain competitive edge
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's government on Thursday proposed larger tax breaks for technology companies' research and development efforts as it seeks to provide further support for the crucial ...