The 18-year-old had inherited the extensive property portfolio from his father who died in April. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taipei councilors grill mayor over Shanghai forum
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) yesterday said the annual Shanghai-Taipei Twin-City Forum would be held in China this year, as city councilors questioned if he was going back on a promise not to ...
Taiwan again excluded from attending world health body annual meeting as observer
World Health Organization's assembly again excludes Taiwan after China leads campaign against it - Anadolu Ajansı
Under PLA pressure, Taiwan’s F-16V fighter jets get new US missiles
Taiwan bought 140 of the AIM-9X Block II missiles from the United States when it worked with US defence contractor Lockheed Martin to upgrade its 141 F-16A/B versions of the fighter jets in 2016.
Taiwanese teen who inherited $22m in real estate murdered hours after gay marriage, family alleges
He was found dead at the foot of a building one day after the cremation and funeral of his father. Read more at straitstimes.com.
$30K cash prize up for grabs at Taiwan Creative Content Festival 2023
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 22 May 2023 - Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) is opening its PITCHING program to international entrants. The program invites film and TV makers to pitch their ...
Defending Taiwan by countering China’s biggest threat
China’s anti-satellite capabilities are not the biggest threat to GPS. What should be much more of a concern to U.S. policymakers is that China relies far less on space for critical GPS-like services than we do.
Taiwan’s WHO exclusion risks ‘terrible impact’
Taiwan's health chief on Sunday warned that the continued exclusion of the self-ruling island from the World Health Organization (WHO) amid pressure from China posed a significant threat to global health.
Taiwan ‘Hulk’ smashes up 7-Eleven store, confronted by police
A man from Taiwan was captured on video rampaging in a 7-Eleven store located in Taoyuan, leading to a confrontation with police officers, Focus Taiwan reported. The incident took place on the morning ...
China ramps up microchip trade war with US as tensions rise over Taiwan
The US has made a series of moves to restrict China’s access to the most advanced microchip technology under both the Trump and Biden administrations. It has also banned the use of Chinese technology manufactured by ZTE and Huawei, citing national security risks, and put pressure on Western allies to enact similar bans.
As Taiwan export orders fall for eighth straight month, chips for GPT-type AI seen as long-term fix
After eight straight months of declining external demand for the island’s technology and other goods, some chip designers are hoping that the advent of ChatGPT and 5G communications could offer respite.
Taiwan’s MFIG tenders to buy up to 65,000 tonnes corn – traders
HAMBURG, May 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan's MFIG purchasing group has issued an international tender to buy up to 65,000 tonnes of animal feed corn which can be sourced from the United States, Brazil, Argentina or South Africa, European traders said on Monday.
US Policy on Myanmar and Taiwan: Shifting Strategies to Counter China’s Influence
Washington needs to recognize that the situation in both places is part of a single, interconnected struggle to contain Chinese influence.
Taiwan April export orders miss forecast, outlook cautious
Taiwan's export orders slipped for an eighth month in April and missed forecasts, pulled down by soft demand for technology products and slowing global growth, with the outlook remaining dim.The ...
Taipei’s Fubon Bank reports record-high Q1 profits
Credit card issuance also saw a surge. Fubon Bank’s preliminary net profits for reached NT$6.91b (US$230m) for the first three months of 2023. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, profits surged 60% ...
Taiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition
GENEVA, May 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan failed in its efforts to gain an invitation to the World Health Organization's annual assembly despite the island's claims that support was growing for its ...