TSMC, the world’s largest chipmaker, says it plans to invest nearly 90 billion New Taiwan dollars ($2.9 billion) to build an advanced chip plant in Taiwan, as it expands production to meet booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products.
TSMC to invest $2.9 billion in advanced chip packaging plant in Taiwan
TSMC, the world's largest chip maker, plans to invest about $2.87 billion in an advanced chip packaging plant in Taiwan.
Taiwan President Tsai Tests Positive for COVID-19
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the Presidential Office said, adding her itinerary for Tuesday afternoon has been cancelled. Tsai felt "minor discomfort" and tested positive after having a rapid test, the office said in a statement.
Taiwan: teenage girl sexually abused in botched sting operation
Police had asked the 13-year-old to assist them in an undercover operation by meeting a man she had accused of blackmailing her
TSMC to invest nearly $2.9 bln to build advanced chip plant in Taiwan – media
Taiwanese chip maker TSMC plans to invest nearly T$90 billion ($2.87 billion) to build an advanced chip testing and packaging facility in Taiwan's northern county of Miaoli, according to the official ...
Taiwan cancels military drills as typhoon approaches
Taiwan cancelled parts of its annual military drills on Tuesday as authorities step up preparations for what they say could be the most damaging typhoon to hit the island in nearly four years.
Taiwan investigates police after teenager sexually assaulted in botched sting
But her assault only came to light during the trial, when she told Taoyuan District Court what her attacker had done to her, a police spokesperson said. The man, surnamed Chang, was convicted of ...
US-Taiwan trade pact key to countering diplomatic isolation, Taipei’s top trade negotiator says
The signing of a trade pact between Taiwan and the United States will play a key role in helping the island counter its diplomatic isolation from China, according to Taiwan’s top trade negotiator.
Forecasters warn Typhoon Doksuri poses risk to Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China
A growing typhoon is sweeping across the Pacific Ocean toward the Philippines, with forecasters warning it could strengthen into a supertyphoon and press on towards Taiwan, Hong Kong or mainland China later this week.
Taiwan’s opposition party rally around presidential pick, but cracks emerging | Video
Taiwan's main opposition party Kuomintang held its party congress on Sunday (Jul 23), as it faces one of its worst crises in more than a century. The primary focus was to shore up support for its presidential candidate Hou You-yi,
City unveils designs for Rail Trail
A 25-foot neon tumbleweed, lit by LED lights, could be blowing into Albuquerque in the next few years as a major landmark on the Rail Trail. The Rail Trail's ambitious architectural vision, which was ...
Top Taiwan bank looks to South-east Asia in shift from China, boosts Singapore hires
Cathay United Bank's corporate clients are seeking to diversify supply chains away from China amid geopolitical tensions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan in pole position to develop next-generation biomedical chips
Biomedicines are often seen as the next pivotal industry beyond semiconductors to bolster Taiwan's economic development, and the close combination of both sectors to develop the next-generation biomedical chips is expected to further intensify Taiwan's influences in related international arenas and usher in more lucrative business opportunities,
Taiwan would be ‘very hard to defend’ in terms of airpower
Curtin University Political Analyst Joe Siracusa says Taiwan would be “very hard to defend” in terms of airpower due to how close it is to China. “China is only about 100 miles from Taiwan, so it’s very easy to get to,
The 1975 cancel shows in Indonesia and Taiwan after Malaysia gay kiss uproar
English band say it is ‘impossible to proceed’ with concerts after set in Kuala Lumpur was cut short
Mainland college teachers, students wrap up Taiwan visit
At the invitation of the Taiwan-based Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, the mainland visitors met their peers from local universities, including Taiwan University and Chengchi University, and toured several counties and cities on the island. They had received a warm welcome in Taiwan.