President Trump has threatened tariffs on Taiwan and the chip industry. China has signaled it will not let the trade war keep it from the technology it needs.
Google bets on geothermal to power data centers in Taiwan
Google will add 10 megawatts of geothermal power in Taiwan to its renewable portfolio, the company announced Tuesday, marking the search giant’s first geothermal investment in Asia. Swedish company ...
Art Exhibition in Taipei Shows Hong Kong’s Struggle for Democracy – TaiwanPlus News
A new art exhibition in Taipei shows Hong Kong's desperate struggle for democracy and Beijing's crackdown on freedoms in the territory. But as China tightens its grip, Taiwan is reexamining its ...
Fire on Popular Taipei Hiking Trail Brought Under Control – TaiwanPlus News
A fire that broke out on one of Taipei's most popular hiking trails has been contained after dozens of fire trucks, firefighters and several rescue helicopters were dispatched. Several hiking trails ...
AMD CEO says ready to start chip production in Arizona, to make more AI servers in US
Advanced Micro Devices' Chief Executive Lisa Su said on Tuesday that it is ready to start chip production at its Arizona plant and will certainly make more AI servers in the U.S.
Taiwan to simulate impact of US tariffs on semiconductor sector
Taiwan will simulate the impact of any U.S. tariffs on the semiconductor industry and seek talks with Washington on the issue, the island's economy minister said on Tuesday.
Taiwan’s tricky balancing act
The island nation, no longer certain of US backing against a hostile China, is quietly looking for other solutions ...
Cambodia deports Taiwanese fraud suspects to China, ignoring Taipei’s plea for transparency
Cambodia has sent a group of Taiwanese fraud suspects back to China, according to Taiwan's foreign ministry. The ministry has called on Cambodian officials to provide a comprehensive list of the ...
First phase of US tariff talks ‘smooth’, Taiwan president says
Taiwan's first phase of tariff talks with the United States went "smoothly" and the government hopes to take this challenge as an opportunity to promote a new Taiwan-plus-the-United States layout for ...
Taiwan tech supply chain stocks bounce back after Trump tariff exemptions
Stocks in Taiwanese tech companies that are major suppliers to companies like Apple rose on Monday after the U.S. government granted temporary exclusions from steep tariffs on smartphones, computers ...
Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr at Taipei’s Daan
A large number of predominantly Indonesian Muslims gathered in the Daan Forest Park in Taipei yesterday for the annual Eid al-Fitr event held by the Taipei City Government, marking the occasion with ...
Taiwan: Opposition demands probe into alleged China spies in DPP
Opposition parties have intensified pressure on the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), urging prosecutors to identify any of its members allegedly colluding with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ...
6 Chinese vessels detected in Taipei amid China-Taiwan tensions
Amid the escalating China-Taiwan war, six Chinese vessels were detected in the latter's territory Taipei early morning.
Taiwan extends short-selling curbs after U.S. tariffs bring market turmoil
Taiwan's top financial regulator said on Saturday it would extend temporary curbs on short-selling for another week to ensure market stability after U.S. tariffs unleashed turmoil, adding that the ...
For Taiwan’s Small Exporters, the Uncertainty’s as Bad as the Tariffs
The island’s many small factories have thrived by being frugal — and flexible. But President Trump’s unpredictability is testing their limits.
Taiwan holds first tariff talks with United States
Taiwan officials held their first tariff talks with U.S. officials on Friday, with both sides looking forward to further discussions soon, the island's government said on Saturday.