Taiwan’s AI and semiconductor manufacturing funding is at risk of being cut in 2025, according to the science ministry. The cuts could total upwards of ...
Evoasis to double down on EV charging infrastructure, with IPO set for 2026
Evoasis, a prominent electric vehicle (EV) charging operator, hosted its year-end party in Taipei on December 26, showcasing its accomplishments in Taiwan's EV charging market and unveiling its ...
Taiwan Finance Chief Urges Lawmakers to Renew Day-Trader Tax Cut
Taiwan Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun urged lawmakers to renew a day-trading tax cut by Dec. 31 at the latest, or risk complicating revenue collection and hurting market sentiment.
Some cheer and toast to welcome the New Year. In Taiwan, people cry their eyes out
Hundreds showed up at the park to cry, laugh, drink, sing, dance, chat and blow off steam, transforming the flashmob-style gathering into a colorful spectacle to usher in 2024.
Taiwan board game invites players to imagine Chinese invasion
A new board game set against the backdrop of armed conflict around Taiwan is set to be released in January 2025, amid renewed threats from Beijing, inviting players to participate in an imaginary ...
Taiwan telecoms gear up for New Year’s Eve network surge
Chunghwa Telecom and Far EasTone will install 600 to 1,000 additional 4G and 5G base stations, respectively, at New Year's Eve event locations across Taiwan. The companies will also mobilize nearly ...
Taiwan detects 23 Chinese aircraft and 6 naval vessels near its territory
Military activity was also reported on Saturday when seven Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels were around its territory ...
Taiwan pledges $5 mn for renovation of rehabilitation center in Ukraine
Taiwan has committed to provide $5 million in funding for the renovation of a medical building in Lviv, Ukraine. The building, at the Unbroken National Rehabilitation Center in Lviv, the largest city ...
Ko Wen-je granted bail again
The Taipei District Court last night granted bail for a second time to Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) after rejecting a detention request from prosecutors investigating ...
Old buildings challenge for ‘super-aged’ society: expert
Ministry data showed that of the 4,435 property sales and transfers in Taipei in the second quarter of this year, 2,829 were in buildings that were older than 30 years old, accounting for 63.79 ...
Documentary exposes CCP’s recruitment tactics targeting Taiwan
A two-part documentary by Taiwanese influencers exposed the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) covert efforts to recruit island nation citizens and manipulate public opinion, Taiwan News reported. The ...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing vs. ASML: Which Stock Will Outperform in 2025?
Taiwan Semiconductor, or TSMC for short, is the world's leading semiconductor contract manufacturer. Given the cost to build manufacturing facilities (called fabs or foundries), the high capacity ...
Inside China’s paramilitary force that could be key in an invasion of Taiwan
China is preparing paramilitary forces with amphibious and urban warfare training, possibly for a future invasion of Taiwan, military experts told BI.
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:CHT) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:CHT – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest ...
Taipei MRT to experience financial loss in 2025
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) —Taipei MRT faces twin challenges of rising labor costs and higher electricity rates, leading to financial losses projected for next year at NT$240 million (US$7.33 million).
Arizona’s Tiny Taipei: How a Taiwanese Chip Factory Seeded a Community
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, a global tech giant, brought thousands of workers from Asia to the Phoenix suburbs for jobs at a plant that the Biden administration helped fund.