Second-quarter 2020 revenues for TSMC, UMC, VIS (Vanguard International Semiconductor) and other Taiwan-based wafer foundry service providers registered overall growth of 1.3% sequentially and 33.1% ... ( read original story ...)
Asian editorial excerpts
ECONOMIC SUCCESS MUST BE PROTECTED (Taipei Times, Taipei) Taiwan's economy is forecast to eclipse its neighbors with 1.56 percent growth this year, buoyed primarily by expanding investment by the ... ( read original story ...)
US announces new curbs on Huawei access to US technology
Shares of Huawei suppliers dropped sharply in Taiwan Tuesday morning after the U.S. announced ... Huawei has long rejected accusations that its technology can be used to spy on foreign nations or ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Bourse May Crack Resistance At 13,000 Points
The Taiwan stock market has climbed higher in three straight sessions, collecting more than 285 points or 2.3 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 12,960-point ... ( read original story ...)
US finalizes sale of 66 F-16 fighters to Taiwan as China tensions escalate
Taiwan will receive 66 new American-made F-16 fighter jets in the biggest arms sale to the self-governing island in years. ( read original story ...)
Principle vs. policy on Taiwan
As Taiwan visit ends, Azar bashes China’s virus response” paraphrased Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar as stating his visit to Taiwan was consistent with the “one China” principle. In a ... ( read original story ...)
How Taiwan Semi Benefits from Huawei Attacks
Semiconductor foundry titan has been the surprise winner as the White House financially isolates Chinese telecom equipment giant Huawei by calling it a Beijing spy asset. ( read original story ...)
Huawei to challenge US, Korea & Taiwan on semiconductor chips (Full show)
Chinese telecom giant Huawei has embarked on an ambitious project of producing its own semiconductor chips after the US-led worldwide campaign against the company to cut off its access to crucially ne ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Tries to Bolster Taiwan’s Status, Short of Recognizing Sovereignty
President Trump prefers a robust relationship with authoritarian China to one with democratic Taiwan. But other American officials aim to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan ties. ( read original story ...)
Most complaints in June on Chunghwa Telecom: NCC
Chunghwa Telecom drew the most consumer complaints for its mobile communication services in June as construction of its 5G system slightly disrupted its 4G operations, the National Communications ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration Widens Huawei Dragnet
The Commerce Department placed new restrictions on the Chinese tech giant’s ability to work with the global chip industry. ( read original story ...)
Thai economy sees biggest contraction since financial crisis
Thailand’s economy saw its biggest annual contraction in 22 years and a record quarterly fall in the April-to-June period, as the COVID-19 pandemic and restriction measures hit tourism, exports and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Attacks on TikTok and WeChat Could Further Fracture the Internet
The president’s restrictions on Chinese tech may be part of an eye-for-an-eye logic called reciprocity. The price could be a global patchwork of online fiefs. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reportedly told military pilots again ‘not to fire the first shot’ amid rising tensions with China
Taiwanese pilots were told to avoid "misfiring" when sent to repel Chinese fighter jets and "intruding" aircraft, according to local media. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Opens Representative Office in Breakaway Somali Region
Taiwan opened a representative office in Hargeisa, the capital of the breakaway region of Somaliland in northwest Somalia. ( read original story ...)
China’s dangerous Taiwan temptation
China can launch devastating missile strikes against Taiwan in the first 24 hours of a conflict, leaving Taipei a choice between surrendering and holding out to see whether the Americans will arrive ... ( read original story ...)