TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Housing projects in northern Taiwan fell by more than NT$200 billion (US$6.87 billion) in the first half of this year, reflecting a significant slowdown in the property market.
China AI chip firm Biren raises new funds, plans Hong Kong IPO, say sources
Chinese AI chip startup Biren Technology has raised about 1.5 billion yuan ($207 million) in fresh funding and is preparing for a Hong Kong initial public offering, people familiar with the matter ...
Taiwan dollar hits three-year high, pressuring exporters and insurers
Taiwan dollar hits a three-year high as foreign inflows and dollar weakness drive gains, raising challenges for exporters and insurers.
China Furious After Taiwan Joins Huawei Crackdown
T ensions between China and Taiwan have been high for decades. However, despite different political ideologies and ambitions, both countries have coexisted. In some cases, they ha ...
Key US Ally Quietly Prepares for China’s Pacific War With America
The Japanese government is taking uncomfortable steps to prepare its citizens for a possible future war that its military would not be able to avoid.
China’s Military Vows to Boost Combat Readiness After Taiwan President Speeches
Beijing has never renounced the use of force to bring the island under its control and has a particular dislike for Lai, describing him as a "separatist". Taiwan strongly objects to China's ...
How Trump’s Strike on Iran Might Affect China’s Calculus on Taiwan
By attacking Iran, President Trump has shown he is willing to engage in a distant war. This raises questions in Beijing about what he might risk for Taiwan.
Taiwan opens satellite phone frequency applications while restricting Chinese smartphone access
Taiwan announced new satellite mobile communication frequency applications but imposed localization requirements that effectively bar Chinese smartphones from using direct-to-satellite features in the ...
Taiwan’s Central Bank Wards Off FX Speculators Piling Into ETFs
Taiwan told foreign investors to exit bets on the local dollar, taken through exchange-traded funds, as a 12% gain in its currency threatens its economy and companies.
HTC Partners with NTT Com to Forge a New Model for Immersive Entertainment in Japan
HTC Corporation, a global leader in innovative smartphone and virtual reality platforms, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of ...
HD Renewable Energy’s Star Trade Signs PPA with Lightsource bp for 115MWp Fishery Solar Project in Taiwan
Star Trade, a subsidiary of HD Renewable Energy (HDRE, TWSE: 6873) and a leading provider of renewable energy retailing and storage integration services, today announced the signing of a power ...
Taiwan telcos slow to embrace satellite phones despite approval
Taiwan's telecommunications operators remain cautious about satellite phone services even after regulators cleared the way for applications, highlighting challenges in a market seeking differentiation ...
Taipei Songshan Airport revitalises check-in experience with SITA technology
Passengers departing from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) will soon benefit from a faster, fully streamlined check-in experience thanks to SITA’s self-service and biometric-powered technology.
Taiwan’s Thunder Tiger and Auterion to develop AI drones
The partnership builds on the recent high-profile success of Thunder Tiger’s Overkill attack drone in June, which uses Auterion’s AI for live-fire target recognition, per CNA. Thunder Tiger said the ...
New Taipei Light Blue Line to open in 2026
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The New Taipei City Government on Wednesday announced that the Light Blue or Sanying MRT Line is expected to be completed by the end of this year, and operations are set to ...
Taiwan Man Soaks Feet In Dry Ice For 10 Hours In Shocking Insurance Scam, Ends Up Losing Both Feet
A Taiwanese man lost both feet after freezing them in dry ice for 10 hours to fake an accident and claim insurance. The scheme, involving a friend, failed and led to criminal charges and social media ...