The United States has approved a $600 million deal to sell four armed drones to Taiwan in a move that has escalated tensions with China.Beijing, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan, condemned the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Expo 2020 brings new business opportunities to Thailand
B2B catalyst to build valuable relationships between Taiwan and ASEAN is being hosted in Bangkok. Taiwan Expo 2020 runs from 4-6 November, from 10am – 5pm, at Rosewood Bangkok, in the luxury hotel’s ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Taipei Contributes To Inclusive And Sustainable Growth Initiatives
Chinese Taipei has contributed USD 1.5 million in funding to support APEC’s economic and technical cooperation initiatives, particularly members’ capacity building needs and to promote regional ... ( read original story ...)
US approves armed MQ-9B drones purchase by Taiwan
After the announcement, China vowed that it will make a “proper and necessary response” if the U.S. proceeds with the sale. ( read original story ...)
Micron’s Trade Secrets Debacle in Taiwan Raises a Bright Red Flag
The American chipmaker's secrets were leaked to a state-backed Chinese chipmaker via a top Taiwanese manufacturer. ( read original story ...)
China Takes ‘No Position’ on U.S. Election, Threatens ‘Head-on Blow’ for Selling Weapons to Taiwan
China has emphasized its ongoing neutrality in the U.S. election both candidates moved to declare victory in a cutthroat race, but Beijing warned Washington would be punished if it went through with ... ( read original story ...)
The WHO needs Taiwan’s proven expertise in the battle against Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has so far killed more than one million people, with over 40 million infections recorded around the globe. ( read original story ...)
Book review: How to start a business in Taiwan
Despite the unfortunate design decision of printing the entire book in tiny font on gray paper, Startup Taiwan: Foreigners Business Guide is an easy-to-follow, immensely detailed and thoughtful manual ... ( read original story ...)
People in Taipei cheer election candidates in US
People in Taipei yesterday watched the US election unfold with nervous anticipation, cheering for their favored candidates at events in the city. As the US presidential election map took shape, about ... ( read original story ...)
Why Defending Taiwan is an American Political Consensus
In the event that China uses force against Taiwan, will the United States come to Taiwan’s defense? It’s a perennial question at think tank events in Washington, DC—and presumably in the halls of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to start building first indigenous submarine before end of November
The Republic of China Navy (RoCN) has announced that construction work on Taiwan’s first locally designed and developed diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) will ... ( read original story ...)
China warns U.S. after drone sales to Taiwan
China is not ruling out a stern response to the latest U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan: MQ-9 Reaper drones worth $600 million recently approved by the U.S. State Department. ( read original story ...)
Acer Reports Q3 2020 Results: Net Income NT$2.29 Billion, Highest in Nearly Ten Years
PRNewswire/ -- Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2020: consolidated revenues were NT$80.06 billion, up 27.3% year-on-year (YoY); gross ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Pro-Independence Lawmakers Back Trump With 2020 Election Mask
While Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has been coy about her election favorite, her party members are showing a clear preference for a Trump re-election. ( read original story ...)
Ørsted successfully issues green bonds in Taiwan
Today, Ørsted has secured nominal TWD 15 billion of debt financing through the issuance of green senior bonds, to finance its investments in offshore wind in Taiwan. The bonds have been issued in ... ( read original story ...)
Markets volatile…Taiwan arms sale…US leaves climate pact
World shares and US futures are volatile as investors await results of tight races in battleground states that will determine the outcome of the US presidential election. Markets were jolted today but ... ( read original story ...)