The United States has announced a historic $345 million military aid package for Taiwan which for the first time will come from existing U.S. military stockpiles instead of purchases through the ...
UPDATE 1-US announces Taiwan weapons package worth up to $345 million
The United States unveiled a Taiwan weapons aid package worth up to $345 million on Friday, a move likely to anger China, despite the Biden administration omitting details on arms in the package.
Trailer and Poster for Paramount+ Rom Com LOVE IN TAIPEI
A trailer and poster have been released for the Paramount+ teen romantic comedy Love In Taipei , which is based on the bestselling novel Loveboat, Taipei , by Abigail Hing Wen . The screenplay was ...
Lee Meng-chu: Taiwan businessman accused of spying in China is freed
In April, Taiwan-based publisher Fucha, who often printed books critical of Beijing, was held for an investigation for endangering national security. Earlier that month, Taiwanese activist Yang Chih-yuan was charged with secession.
TSMC says it is “rooted in Taiwan” even as it expands abroad
Chip giant TSMC CEO C.C. Wei said on Friday the Taiwanese company remains rooted to the island as the world's largest contract chip maker ramps up expansion abroad.
Business monitor remains ‘blue’
The government’s business climate monitor last month remained “blue” for the eighth straight month as major economic barometers displayed negative cyclical movements, in line with a recessionary state ...
Biden admin expected to announce new weapons assistance package for Taiwan
The US is expected to announce a weapons package for Taiwan valued at more than $300 million, two US officials tell CNN, a move that is likely to anger Beijing at a time when the US has been attempting to reset the relationship with China.
The coming China war over Taiwan needs American leadership before it’s too late
U.S. military support for Ukraine and Taiwan is stretching its thin budget to dangerous levels, and this must change: U.S. allies should do their part to defend themselves, too.
Wan Hai inks sustainability-linked loan with Standard Chartered
Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines has inked a TWD $3bn ($95.5m) sustainability-linked shipping loan with lender Standard Chartered. The company claims the 10-year agreement is the first green finance deal signed ...
Super typhoon targets China after ferry capsize off Manila kills 25
Doksuri regained super typhoon strength on Thursday in its final approach to southeastern China after pummelling Taiwan and the northern Philippines with rain and strong winds that led to the capsize ...
ASE expects core business revenue to expand in Q3
ASE Technology Holding Co (日月光投控) yesterday forecast that revenue from its core chip assembly and test manufacturing business would grow by a mid-to-high single-digit percentage sequentially this ...
Japan raises alarm over China’s military, Russia ties and Taiwan tensions in new defense paper
The Japanese government has stepped up its alarm over Chinese assertiveness, warning in a report that the country faces its worst security threats since World War II as it plans to implement a new strategy that calls for a major military buildup.
Taiwan returns to growth in Q2 on strong domestic demand, but exports weak
Taiwan's export-dependent economy returned to growth in the second quarter, helped by resilient domestic consumption, while exports remained weak as a result of flagging demand for the island's ...
Taiwan Q2 GDP Returns to Growth, Pulling Out of Recession From Q1
Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by a preliminary 1.45% in the April-June period versus a year earlier, the statistics agency said on Friday, beating the 0.8% growth forecast in a Reuters poll.
UPDATE 2-Taiwan returns to growth in Q2 on strong domestic demand, but exports weak
Taiwan's export-dependent economy returned to growth in the second quarter, helped by resilient domestic consumption, while exports remained weak as a result of flagging demand for the island's ...
Taiwan Semiconductor’s Sales Are Down — Even With the AI Boom
Investors have bid up computer chip stocks such as TSMC this year on the back of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, which requires an immense amount of computing power to train and run. The ...