On June 2, four representatives from Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) stood up before a packed room of journalists and, as cameras flashed, bowed in unison as a public gesture of remorse for their party’s mishandling of a series of sexual harassment allegations.
SoftBank’s Arm Attracts Tech Giants Amazon, Intel, And Alphabet For IPO Investments
Approximately 10 tech heavyweights are engaged in discussions with Arm regarding potential investments in advance of its NASDAQ IPO.
A ‘waste of money’? Taiwan to keep ageing Mirage jets in the air
Island's air force says it signed a US$4.8 million deal to extend the life of some of its Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets But some say the jets should be retired due to high maintenance costs and the ...
As a Taiwanese Presidential Contender Visits U.S., He Tries to Walk a Fine Line
An outspoken critic of Beijing, Lai Ching-te aims to reassure voters and Washington that he will be a safe pair of hands if elected.
Man fined NT$4m for illegal base station
A man who illegally set up a mobile base station in a rental car to distribute phishing messages was fined NT$4 million (US$125,984) for contravening the Telecommunications Management Act (電信管理法), the ...
Taiwan official leaves island for US trip amid fears of China backlash
Laura Rosenberger, chair of the Virginia-based American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), a US government-run non-profit that carries out unofficial relations with Taiwan, responded on X that AIT was looking ...
Former defence chiefs in Taiwan: How mutual security concerns emanating from China influence New Delhi-Taipei ties
By pursuing a nuanced approach that combines economic cooperation, strategic partnerships, and principled support for democratic values, India can position itself as a responsible regional power while
Taiwan vice president to leave for sensitive trip to U.S.
Taiwan Vice President William Lai leaves on Saturday for a sensitive trip to the United States, which China has condemned and Taiwanese officials fear could prompt more Chinese military activity ...
‘Loveboat, Taipei’ author Abigail Hing Wen reveals inspiration for film adaptation of her YA romance hit
Mom, this is the moment,” Abigail Hing Wen recalls her son saying as they were driving to the screening of Paramount Plus’ latest film “Love in Taipei.” Before the 46-year-old author and producer ...
Why Shares of Alibaba, JD.com, and Taiwan Semiconductor Sank Today
Comments by President Biden and new measures aimed at curbing investment in China sent these China-sensitive stocks into the red.
Taiwan Excellence Launches ‘Sustaining Sustainability: Taiwan Excellence Earth Month’ with Pop-up Experience in Seattle
Sustainable Innovations and Progress Forward As part of August’s celebrations, from August 17-20, Taiwan Excellence will feature some of the Taiwan Excellence award-winning products in an interactive ...
Events of the Week: MPTF NextGen Summer Party, ‘Love in Taipei’ and More
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for the MPTF NextGen Summer Party, Love in Taipei and WIF’s Valley Girl ...
Cyberattack on Civilian Critical Infrastructures in a Taiwan Scenario
China could also target the communications infrastructure for disruption. Ukraine’s telecommunications infrastructure was a key target for Russia. In a Taiwan scenario, this could include attacks on ...
FACTBOX-SoftBank-owned Arm courts Big Tech interest in its IPO
SoftBank Group-owned chip designer Arm is getting investment interest from several major tech firms for what is expected to be one of this year's biggest initial public offerings. Arm has been in ...
For Paraguay and its new president, Taiwan ties are weighed against China’s potential economic role
World’s largest country defying Beijing’s claim of sovereignty over self-ruled island enters spotlight ahead of No 2 Taipei official’s visit to Asunción.
Taiwan’s TSMC to invest €3.5bn in Dresden chip factory
The board of Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC this week voted to invest €3.5bn in a factory in the east German city of Dresden. It said this investment would probably rise ...