STORY: Taiwan’s largest arms fair opened on Thursday, (September 18), drawing crowds of foreign investors eyeing up the island’s increasing defense budget.The Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology ...
Taipei Civic Plaza to undergo renovation
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Taipei City Government’s plan to renovate Taipei Civic Plaza into an “urban forest park” was approved by the urban design review committee on Thursday, per CNA.
Taiwan to Surpass South Korea in GDP Per Capita: TSMC and AI Boom Drive Growth
Taiwan's GDP per capita is poised to surpass South Korea's by 2025, driven by the prowess of TSMC and innovations in AI, reports suggest. Key strategic decisions and export restrictions have fortified ...
Taiwan central bank leaves benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2%
Taiwan's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate on hold on Thursday as expected, given the strong performance of the island's tech-focused economy.The central bank left the benchmark discount ...
Cabinet to pass amendments to protect undersea cables
The first five laws are the Telecommunications Management Act (電信管理法), Electricity Act (電業法), Natural Gas Enterprise Law (天然氣事業法), Tap Water Act (自來水法) and Meteorological Act (氣象法). The two covering ...
Taiwan unveils first missile jointly developed with American arms company
Taiwan has unveiled a prototype cruise missile, developed jointly with a US arms maker and set to be manufactured on the island, as it tries to build up its weapons industry to deter any possible ...
Taiwan allocates NT$500 million to advance light-based chip technology
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — National Science and Technology Council Minister Wu Cheng-wen (吳誠文) said the government has allocated NT$500 million (US$15.5 million) in next year’s budget to advance Taiwan’s ...
LIHI launches first international certification review with Taiwan’s Ma’an hydropower project
The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has begun reviewing the Ma’an Hydropower Plant in Taichung City, Taiwan ...
Taiwan’s spending bonanza draws more foreign firms to its largest arms show
Taiwan opened its largest arms fair on Thursday, with about double its previous number of exhibitors, as firms flock for a slice of the island's increased defence spending at a time when it is looking ...
Wheat Futures Edge Higher After Taiwan Makes US Purchase Pledge
Wheat futures rebounded from a slump the prior session, following the signing of a letter of intent in which a Taiwan group pledged to buy 3.6 million tons of the grain from the US over the next three ...
Apple explores test production of foldable iPhones in Taiwan
Apple has held discussions with suppliers for a possible test production of foldable iPhones in Taiwan, aiming to mass produce the device in India for release in 2026, the Nikkei said on Thursday.
Taipei’s Gongguan Roundabout demolition starts Saturday
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei will begin dismantling the Gongguan Roundabout on Saturday, with Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) pledging to boost police presence during rush hours to help commuters.
Taiwan Just Unveiled Its Own High-Altitude Anti-Ballistic Missile System
Taiwan is looking to its Chiang Kung system to help extend the reach of its defenses against China's ever-growing ballistic missile arsenal.
Bilateral trade between India-Taiwan to hit record level this year: Taipei source
New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): The bilateral trade between India and Taiwan is expected to grow to a new record level of around $12 billion in the 2025 calendar year, according to Yu-Chi Chen, ...
Taiwan Unveils First U.S.-Collaborative Missile Amid Growing Tensions with China
Taiwan has unveiled its first missile jointly manufactured with a U.S. company, marking a significant step in defense cooperation to counter China's military threat. The Barracuda-500, designed by ...
Taiwan issues handbook to prepare citizens for Chinese invasion
The Taiwanese government has released a handbook to teach its citizens what to do if the country is invaded by China.