In spite of troubles, though, TSMC has said it will continue spending lots of money on new chip manufacturing equipment. That looks like a green light for investors in chip fab equipment stocks, as ...
Why Warren Buffett could regret TSMC sell-off amid Taiwan geopolitical tensions
Not only is TSMC hugely profitable, it is growing exceptionally fast and has a virtual stranglehold on the global semiconductor supply chain Sentiment towards TSMC remains bullish, thanks in part to ...
Can Taiwan’s ‘Silicon Shield’ fend off China — and a global economic crisis?
Taiwan's early gamble to invest in semiconductors has not only helped to power its economy, but it may also now protect it from invasion. Can it also protect the world's economy?
Better Buy: ASML vs. Taiwan Semiconductor Stock
Still, TSMC's success is not possible without ASML, the leading manufacturer of the extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines that make advanced semiconductor production possible. Although both ...
China says Taiwan inviting ‘wolves’ with US defence industry forum
China said on Thursday that Taiwan was inviting "wolves" into the home by hosting a U.S. defence industry forum next week, and that the U.S. military-industrial complex sought to export war for profit ...
‘We mean business’: US, Filipino forces practice air assaults on small islands south of Taiwan
U.S. soldiers and Marines and Filipino troops demonstrated an air assault on three islands guarding a key strait near Taiwan, sending a message to China that America is ready to defend its ally’s sea ...
Founder of Taiwan’s Foxconn says China won’t attack if he’s president
The billionaire founder of Taiwan's Foxconn and presidential hopeful Terry Gou said on Thursday China does not want war with the island and would not attack if he become president as he would not ...
DPP indignant as forum reverts to Ma of ‘Taipei’
The forum’s “deliberate use of a wrong title for former president Ma is profoundly inappropriate and uncourteous” for an organization based in the democratic nation of Greece, Presidential Office ...
Taiwan must ‘compensate Paraguay’ to keep it from China’s embrace
Latin America used to account for many of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, but China has been steadily whittling them away with promises of increased trade and investment. Panama, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras have all switched allegiance in recent years.
Taiwan, France Partner On New Surveillance Drone
GEOSAT and Cavok UAS executives agreed to develop the CK50-T drone on April 23. Credit: GEOSAT A new uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for surveillance will be developed through a new agreement signed ...
Should you be worried about China and Taiwan in your emerging-markets fund?
Right now you might think your emerging-markets index fund, modeled on the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, is “diversified,” but it isn’t. Chinese stocks account for 32% of the fund and Taiwan another 15 ...
Property firms forecast no hard landing
The housing market might remain soft, but a hard landing is unlikely after the Ministry of the Interior on Tuesday promulgated complimentary measures to bans on transfers of presale housing purchase ...
S&P affirms ‘AA+’ and ‘A-1+’ ratings for Taiwan
The stable outlook reflects our expectation that over the next 24 months, risks to the ratings remain fairly balanced,” S&P said in a statement on its Web site. Structural demand for Taiwanese ...
Glimmer of hope for filial foreign residents?
In two articles last November, the Taipei Times highlighted the challenges faced by long-term foreign residents and naturalized citizens who hope to bring their parents to Taiwan, so they can care for ...
Will Level 3 Communications (LVLT) Stock Rebound After Announcing TW Telecom (TWTC) Deal?
TW Telecom share are up 8.06% to $39.27. Level 3 shareholders would own 71% of the combined company and TW Telecom shareholders the rest, Reuters noted. Must Read : Warren Buffett's 25 Favorite ...
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen attends Guatemalan coffee event in Taipei
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has attended an event to taste Guatemalan coffee. The Central American nation has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.