The Taiwan High Court on Wednesday rejected former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je’s (柯文哲) appeal, confirming the extension of his detention. Ko is indicted in the Core Pacific City case, where he is accused ...
Trump says TSMC faced up to 100% tax if it did not build in US; Taiwan hopes for quick US agreement on tariffs
President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 8) said he told the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which has pledged to build new factories in the United States, it would pay a tax of up to 100 per cent if it did not build its plants in the country.
Kaohsiung’s reclaimed water plant to launch in 2026
The Fengshan plant, a joint project of the economic and interior ministries and Kaohsiung City Government, began operations in 2018 and supplies more than 45,000 tonnes of water daily. The Xiaogang ...
“Taiwan is a key growth partner for Bahwan CyberTek,” – Navin Prasad, Executive Vice President, Bahwan CyberTek
Bahwan CyberTek (BCT), a leading provider of digital transformation services, established in 1999 in India, set up operations in 2016 in Taiwan. The company completed its 25 years last year, and we ...
Tariffs put Taiwan on shaky ground with U.S., may open door for China
A 32 percent tariff on most goods from Taiwan is the latest in a string of confusing signals from the Trump administration that has Taipei wondering where it stands.
Taiwan c.bank monitoring tariff impact, will make ‘timely’ monetary policy adjustments
Taiwan's central bank said on Wednesday that it will continue to monitor the impact of U.S. tariffs and Taiwan's own economic and financial situation and make "timely adjustments" to its monetary ...
Trump says he told Taiwan’s TSMC he’d slap a 100% tax on it if it doesn’t make its chips in the US
"All I did is say, 'If you don't build your plant here, you are gonna pay a big tax. 25, maybe 50, maybe 75, maybe 100%,'" Trump said of TSMC.
Strong quake shakes Taiwan, though no damage immediately reported
The Central Weather Administration measured the earthquake at 5.8 magnitude. The shaking in Taipei lasted only a few seconds.
5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northeast Taiwan, No Damage Reported
A moderate 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan on Wednesday, briefly shaking buildings in Taipei but causing no reported damage or injuries., Asia News - Times Now ...
Western intelligence agencies warn spyware threat targeting Taiwan, Tibetan rights advocates
Western intelligence agencies warned on Tuesday of an increasing threat from Beijing's security services to use malicious mobile phone applications to surveil Taiwanese independence activists, Tibetan ...
One of Asia’s Most Anticipated New Hotels Just Opened in Taipei—and We Were the First to Stay
The hotel's “modern mansion” vision by design star André Fu really delivers, every artful nook exuding East Asian elegance with contemporary panache. Its base in the tree-lined Songshan neighborhood ...
Taiwan activates $15 billion stock stabilisation fund after precipitous falls
Taiwan authorised the activation of its $15 billion stock stabilisation fund on Tuesday to prop up the market after two days of sharp falls in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump's new import tariffs.
President Trump Announces 32% Tariffs on Taiwan. Is It Time to Sell Taiwan Semiconductor Stock?
Regardless of whether a semiconductor tariff is eventually implemented, TSMC is working to diversify its global footprint, which will allow it to avoid tariffs. But with the latest sell-off frenzy, is it actually time to buy Taiwan Semiconductor stock instead of selling it?
New Taipei plans Zhonghe-Gongguan MRT line
New Taipei officials said plans for an MRT line connecting Taipei’s Gongguan Station at National Taiwan University with Zhonghe District will be released within a year. Central and local government ...
Would Donald Trump Defend Taiwan?
China's latest round of military drills came as the U.S. struggles to shift focus from the Middle East and Europe.
Taiwan says China using generative AI to ramp up disinformation and ‘divide’ the island
China is using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to ramp up disinformation against Taiwan to "divide" Taiwan's public, the island's National Security Bureau said.