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Taiwan's chip boom is expected to drive a surge in the number of millionaires on the island, according to UBS. The island's semiconductor sector, led by TSMC, is bolstering its economy and exports. However, inequality in Taiwan has widened as the growth in ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a revenue of NT$673.5 billion (US$20.7 billion) in Q2, marking a historic high. According to a company press release on Wednesday (July 10), TSMC’s June revenue was about ...

The United States’ new top envoy to Taiwan promised Wednesday that Washington will help the self-ruled island defend itself as China ramps up its military threats against Taipei.

China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and threatens to subjugate it with military force if Taipei refuses to submit to Beijing’s control indefinitely. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has in recent years replaced his predecessor’s more patient approach with a campaign of political, economic and military pressure aimed at coercing Taiwan.

The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in six straight sessions, surging more than 1,100 points or 4.7 percent along the way.

Taiwan wants to lure higher-spending travelers from Southeast Asia as Chinese arrivals dwindle, a shift that could reshape the island’s tourism industry.

Heavy rain over Taipei and New Taipei City yesterday afternoon flooded multiple areas in Daan (大安) and Xinyi (信義) districts, prompting the Taipei City Government to upgrade the alert status to level ...

Taiwan's defence ministry said 37 Chinese aircraft were detected around the self-ruled island Wednesday as they headed to exercises with an aircraft carrier in the western Pacific.

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei’s Daan and Xinyi Districts experienced heavy rain on Wednesday (July 10), leading to temporary flooding on Songren Road and Wuxing Street. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued flash flood ...

Flowing down from the peaks of central Taiwan, the Dahan River widens as it enters the southern suburbs of Taipei, occupying a broad, rocky riverbed nestled among the mountains. Alongside it runs Taiwan’s main north–south rail line, and clustered ...

Taipei First Girls High School marching band performed with great aplomb at the annual Calgary Stampede in Canada, despite China's attempt to rain on their parade.

In the course of joint exercises with an aircraft carrier in the western Pacific, Taiwan's defence ministry reported on Wednesday that it had detected 37 Chinese aircraft in the harbour, AFP reported. Taiwan announced at about 9.30 am (0130 GMT) that ...

Taiwan has one of the world's lowest fertility rates, with the number of births expected per Taiwanese woman during her lifetime standing at 0.85 last year.

The Seattle Mariners signed Taiwanese pitcher Shen Chia-shi (沈家羲) to the team on Wednesday (July 10). Mariners Player Development in an X post welco

Taiwan's defence ministry said 37 Chinese aircraft were detected around the self-ruled island Wednesday as they "headed to the Western Pacific" for exercises with an aircraft carrier.

9 Jul - Ethan Ruan has recently won Best Actor at the 26th Taipei Film Awards. As reported on HK01, the actor, who won the accolade for his performance in "The Pig, The Snake and The Pigeon", was not present to receive the award due to his work commitment ...