U.S. officials have long called on Taiwan to dramatically boost its defense spending as the power gap across the Taiwan Strait grows.
Taiwan Q4 GDP growth misses forecasts; Trump could cloud 2025 outlook
Taiwan's trade-dependent economy grew less than expected in the fourth quarter of 2024 but managed the fastest growth in three years last year at 4.3%, reaping the benefits of the AI boom and a ...
Taiwan Q4 preliminary growth misses forecasts
Taiwan's trade-dependent economy grew less than expected in the fourth quarter of 2024 but managed strong 4.3% growth for the full year, reaping the benefits of the AI boom and a recovery in demand ...
Taiwan’s political drama is paralysing its government
T ens of tHOUSANDS of people converged on Liberty Square in Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, earlier this month. Placards depicted Lai Ching-te, the president, as a horned devil, with the words: “Recall the ...
Coffee and snake – Taipei pet shop aims to break down prejudice against the animal
As the Year of the Snake approaches, a pet store in Taipei is offering adventurous customers an opportunity to enjoy the company of snakes while sipping coffee, hoping to break down some of the ...
Man who sailed from China to Taiwan in rubber dinghy indicted while Chinese jets surround island
A man who sailed across the Taiwan Strait from China in a rubber dinghy has been indicted for illegally entering the island, while an unusually large number of Chinese fighter jets flew through the ...
India and Taiwan celebrate 30 years of diplomatic ties in Taipei
India’s representative office in Taiwan celebrated Republic Day in Taipei, marking 30 years of unofficial diplomatic ties between the two nations.The event highlighted the growing collaboration, with ...
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas due to their negative impact on agriculture
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, with supporters urging humane methods to bring down the animal's population, which is wreaking havoc on the island's agricultural sector.
Taiwan government plans to propose a draft law on virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in June 2025
The Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has revealed plans to propose a draft law on virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in June 2025. The draft will allow Taiwan banks to issue stablecoins for the first time.
Trump 2.0 and tremors in Taiwan
The billionaire behind Tesla has significant business interests in China and has previously described himself as “kind of pro-China”. He could be at odds with a number of China hawks in the second ...
Taiwan premier decries ‘suicidal’ budget cuts, may ask parliament to rethink
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai on Thursday decried what he said were "suicidal" budget cuts passed by the opposition-dominated parliament this week, saying that he may ask lawmakers to review and vote ...
Five charged in Taiwan over fatal food poisoning case at Malaysian eatery
TAIPEI: Five people have been indicted over a food poisoning case at a Malaysian restaurant chain in Taiwan that left six diners dead.
Taiwan’s HTC to sell part of XR unit to Google for $250 million
Taiwan's HTC said on Thursday it will sell part of its extended reality (XR) unit to Google for $250 million, with some members of the Taiwanese company joining the U.S. one. The transaction is ...
Five charged over deaths of six diners in Taiwan
FIVE people working at a Malaysian restaurant in Taiwan have been charged in court after six diners died of food poisoning last year, Sin Chew Daily reported.
Taiwan indicts ex-general over ‘armed’ group to help China invasion
TAIPEI: A retired lieutenant general in Taiwan has been charged after using funds from China to recruit military personnel for an "armed" group that would assist invading Chinese forces, prosecutors ...
Filipino tourist hit by train in Taiwan while posing for photo
A Filipino tourist in Taiwan suffered injuries after stepping onto railway tracks to pose for a photo with an approaching train, authorities said.