Taiwan's economy is expected to expand 3.43% in 2024, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics said on Thursday, upgrading its outlook from a previous estimate of 3.35%. Gross ...
Taiwan’s transformation into global semiconductor leadership and future challenges
In university, I studied electrical engineering, and at that time, semiconductors were an emerging field. The electronics courses we took still taught vacuum tubes. It wasn't until near graduation ...
Taiwan revises up 2024 GDP growth forecast to 3.43% as exports recover
Taiwan's trade-based economy is expected to grow at a faster clip in 2024 than previously forecast, as export demand for the island's high-tech products begins to recover, the statistics office said ...
Taiwan’s venture capital sector faces challenges as Singapore and Japan surge ahead
Despite Taiwan's impressive track record in the technology sector, recent government measures have raised concerns among industry insiders... Save my User ID and Password Some subscribers prefer to ...
AI technology could help US, allies monitor China’s Taiwan invasion intentions
If Washington helps defend Taiwan as President Biden has declared, the U.S. will need an early warning system to anticipate a military assault, and AI could help.
AZB launches Taiwan desk to support growing Indo-Taiwan business corridor
Indian law firm AZB & Partners has launched a Taiwan desk, citing the “growing significance of Taiwan as a trading partner of India.” The desk will be led by head of the firm’s Chennai office, Aarthi ...
‘Taiwan needs to find its own groove’: what startups want from the next president
he has the duty of being the new leader of the island and having initiatives that improve the financial livelihood of the island.” One of the promises Lai made during his campaign was investing $150 ...
In ‘finance war’ with US, former official says China risks staring down the barrel of a capital conundrum
High-profile economist and former State Council researcher warns that potential US capital injections in China, following any Fed rate cuts, might be tumultuous for already-battered markets.
Chinese research ships increase activity near Taiwan
But due to Beijing’s sovereignty claim over Taiwan and its waters — which Beijing threatens to enforce militarily if Taipei resists submitting to its control indefinitely — Taipei cannot resort to ...
Tsai lauds progress on justice
President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) yesterday in Chiayi County outlined the advances on transitional justice made by her administration during her address at a memorial ceremony marking the 77th anniversary ...
The amazing 508m high building shaped like a donut to make it ‘earthquake proof’
The Taipei 101 in Taiwan is massive. It is 508m tall and has 101 floors. It is also home to the world’s largest and heaviest tuned mass damper. Due to its vast size, the skyscraper is prone to swaying ...
Hong Kong scraps three major property taxes
Hong Kong has axed three major property transaction taxes in a bid to revive its depressed housing market, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan (陳茂波) said in his annual budget speech yesterday. The ...
Relatives of 228 victims demand official reckoning
An estimated 18,000 to 28,000 people were killed or disappeared after anti-government protests began on Feb. 28 in Taipei and spread nationwide. Individuals were taken from their homes and workplaces ...
Taiwan Social Commerce Market Intelligence Databook: Analysis Through 2020-2023 and 2024-2029 Featuring Instagram, Kkday, koo.live, and LinkBy
Its unbiased analysis leverages a proprietary analytics platform to offer a detailed view on emerging business and investment market opportunities. Databook Scope This report provides in-depth, ...
Taipei Zoo mourns loss of black bear Hsiao-hsiung
Hsiao-hsiung (小熊), an Asian black bear that was sent to Taipei Zoo as a cub after being found for sale in a cage in Chiayi County’s Alishan Township (阿里山), had been euthanized at the age of 34 due to ...
New Tuvalu govt vows to stick with Taipei
Tuvalu's new government on Wednesday pledged to maintain its 'special' relationship with Taiwan, ending speculation that the Pacific island nation was poised to switch diplomatic recognition to ...