Taiwan’s legislature approved a plan to spend more than $7 billion on drones over the next six years, part of the island’s push to deter a potential attack from China.
Taiwan parliament rejects government military drone plan, passes own version
TAIPEI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament rejected on Thursday a T$210 billion ($6.6 billion) government plan for a special budget to buy new military drones and passed ...
Taiwan lines up $7 billion boost for drone builders to counter China
Taipei hopes to build defensive capabilities that will make its far more powerful adversary think twice about invading.
Taiwan opposition blocks special budget for military drone programme
Taiwan's opposition-led legislature on Thursday blocked a proposed NT$210 billion ($6. 6 billion) special budget for drone development put forward by the Cabinet, instead backing an ...
Taiwan deploys AI underwater drones, but global shipping is paying the price
Taiwan is deploying a network of autonomous, AI-powered underwater drones to deter Chinese naval forces, raising fears of skyrocketing maritime insurance and global supply chain disruptions.
The Asian Banker Taiwan Awards 2026 highlight banking leadership, sustainable finance and digital innovation
This year’s awards recognise CTBC Bank’s strengths across retail, wealth management, transaction banking and custody, E.SUN Bank’s combination of SME banking leadership and retail and sustainability ...
Avalue Named ‘Classic Extraordinary Enterprise – Global Excellence’ at the 2026 New Taipei City Enterprise Classic Award
NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN, August 27, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / — Avalue Technology Named “Classic Extraordinary Enterprise – Global Excellence” at the 2026 New Taipei City Enterprise Classic Award ...
Taiwan parliament approves military drone spending, but rejects special budget
TAIPEI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament voted on Thursday to spend T$40 billion ($1.26 billion) on military drones annually, but rejected a government plan for a special ...
Taiwan lawmakers approve $7.6 bn drone budget as China threat grows
Lawmakers in Taiwan approved a $7.6 billion budget for locally made drones on Thursday as the island democracy seeks to strengthen its defences against a potential Chinese attack. Lai's government ...
China deploys record number of ships around Taiwan as pressure grows
China deployed a record number of coast guard, scientific research and other ships in Taiwan's waters last month, the island's coast guard told AFP, as Beijing dials up pressure on Taipei. The number ...
Empyrion closes financing for Taipei, Taiwan data center with E.Sun Bank
APAC data center firm Empyrion Digital has successfully closed financing for its 7MW data center in Taipei, Taiwan, with E.Sun Bank. Located in Neihu, the TW1 Taipei Data Center will provide 4,260 sqm ...
Prediction: Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Will Reach a Fresh High Before 2026 Ends
Taiwan Semiconductor is vital to the AI build-out. 2027 is shaping up to be another strong year for Taiwan Semiconductor.
Super Micro Sinks 7% as Taiwan Indicts Employees Over Illegal AI Server Exports to China, Dell Slips
Shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) stock are down 7% to $34.53 Monday morning after Taiwanese prosecutors indicted employees of its local unit over an alleged scheme to route AI servers into ...
Taiwan president pushes $6.6 billion military drone bill ahead of crucial vote
TAIPEI, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Taiwan must demonstrate its resolve to defend itself and pass a six-year, T$210 billion ($6.6 billion) special budget to buy military drones, President Lai Ching-te said on ...
So-called ‘English teachers’ at Taiwan’s big war games are an open secret — US military help is getting harder to hide
It's an open secret in Taiwan that the US is advising its troops closely. This year, Taipei addressed that elephant in the room.
Taiwan foreign minister to attend Pacific Islands leaders summit events
TAIPEI, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung will attend events related to a major summit of leaders from Pacific islands nations in Palau starting next week, his office said on ...