Taiwan's Executive Yuan approved the central government budget for FY2024 and will submit it to the Legislative Yuan for review. A total of NT$561.2 billion (US$17.62 billion) is appropriated for the ...
China-based ‘Flax Typhoon’ hackers targeting Taiwan govt: Microsoft
A China-based hacking group named "Flax Typhoon" has targeted dozens of Taiwanese government agencies with the likely aim of spying on them, Microsoft has revealed.
Taiwan’s semiconductor sector faces offshore production dilemma as island struggles for water, power, people
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is set to open a US$40 billion compound in the US in 2025, but offshoring chip production could threaten the island’s place as the world’s go-to for ...
GIFTS, DEALS GALORE IN TAIPEI TOURISM PROMOTION AWAIT MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE TRAVELLERS
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Department of Information and Tourism (DOIT), Taipei City Government is leading three post-COVID tourism promotion and industry-exchange activities in Singapore ...
Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity, planes in ‘response’ zone
Taiwan's defence ministry reported renewed Chinese military activity around the island on Friday, including 13 aircraft entering Taiwan's "response" zone and five ships carrying out combat readiness ...
Taiwan Shares May Run Out Of Steam On Friday
The Taiwan stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, collecting almost 400 points or 2.4 percent along the way. The ...
Former Soldier Raises War Awareness by Touring Taiwan on Foot
KEELUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) - Dressed in camouflage and holding a plastic rifle, Tsai Tsung-lin has been tramping around Taiwan on foot for more than a month with one message to his compatriots: be ...
Taiwan F-16s will be fitted with infrared search and track systems
The US government has agreed to sell Taiwan infrared search and track (IRST) technology for its fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets, the Defense Security Co-operation Agency confirmed today. Under a ...
Biden administration approves $500M arms sale to Taiwan as tension with China continues to grow
A $500 million arms sale to Taiwan was approved by the Biden Administration on Aug. 23, 2022. The move is likely to draw fierce criticism from Beijing.
Taiwan boosts defence budget to record US$19 billion amid PLA sabre-rattling
Next year's spending - which needs approval from the legislature - is up 4.6 per cent from 2023, Premier Chen Chien-jen says Much of it will go towards improving the island's defences against growing ...
Hsinchu stadium pitch risky for players: report
The Hsinchu Baseball Stadium has a faulty drainage system and its surface is unsafe for players, a report released yesterday by the Hsinchu City Government found. Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao (高虹安) of the ...
Far EasTone targeting 10m subscribers
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (遠傳電信) yesterday said it aims to expand its number of mobile subscribers to about 10 million, or about one-third of the market, as part of its strategy in a new ...
Taiwan must be more proactive
Taiwan does not have the luxury to complain about Nicaragua’s ingratitude or wallow in self-pity. Instead, it must take proactive action to communicate and coordinate with the US’ House of ...
US to sell aircraft tracking system to Taiwan amid Chinese military pressure
The US has agreed to sell to Taiwan a system which will enable its F-16 fighters to track enemy aircraft using infrared technology.
Taiwan President Requests Another Jump in Military Spending to Deter China
Tsai Ing-wen proposed the second-largest military-budget increase in a decade, though some analysts say it is still not enough.
Taiwan to ‘loosen restrictions’ on Chinese tourists
TAIPEI: Taiwan announced Thursday it will loosen restrictions on Chinese business and group travellers in a step towards resuming tourism exchanges with China. Beijing suspended individual tourism ...