We learned a lot in our time in Taiwan. For instance, SuSu had the care of our little son, Ross, and he was darling with big blue eyes and blond curls, and she taught him to go to Chinese soldiers ...
US-Taiwan Tariff Negotiations: A Path Towards Trade Balance
The United States has imposed a 20% tariff on Taiwanese goods, initially proposed at 32%, as part of reciprocal tariffs under President Trump. Despite a higher rate than regional peers, negotiations ...
US tariff on Taiwan “temporary,” says President William Lai
According to Taipei, Taiwan, the US initially proposed a 32 per cent tariff on Taiwanese goods in April, which was later reduced to 20 per cent. However, Taiwan's tariff rate exceeds those of regional ...
🌎 Global tradequake – U.S. slaps up to 41% tariffs, sparks crisis from Canada to Cambodia
The global trading system has been jolted once again. A sweeping wave of tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump is sending shockwaves across world capitals. With new rates reaching as high as ...
Taiwan Showcases AI Ambitions at WAVE Expo
The WAVE AI Exhibition in Taipei showcased the breadth of Taiwan’s artificial-intelligence capabilities, as the government rolls out a more than US$3 billion investment plan to create a full-stack AI ...
Taiwan’s ‘Cool Map’ points users to nearby heat relief spots
The map currently features about 1,700 designated cooling spots across three demonstration cities, including Taipei, New Taipei, and Tainan. These publicly accessible sites range from air-conditioned ...
Legislature urges Cabinet to restore local subsidies
The motion requests the central government to transfer NT$63.6 billion (US$2.1 billion) of subsidies to local governments, which need the money to take care of the disadvantaged groups, KMT caucus ...
Thehubnews: WMG2025 Has Concluded Successfully: Taipei Impressed with …
The World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City has successfully concluded. International Masters Games Association (IMGA) President Sergii Bubka shared his thoughts with the Organizing ...
Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub (TEH) hosted Rock’n Taipei spotlighted the …
Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub (TEH), international startup support platform under the Taipei City Government, hosted its signature event Rock'n Taipei at the Global Startup Center in Seoul.
Pegatron chair confident Taiwan tech sector can weather 20% US tariffs
The US has imposed a 20% tariff on imports from Taiwan, though Taiwanese President William Lai has said the rate is temporary as talks continue. Pegatron chairman T.H. Tung remains confident in the ...
Local manufacturers to bear brunt of new US tariffs
Local manufacturers of machine tools, molds, plastic products and electronic materials are expected to bear the brunt of the newly announced 20 percent US tariff, as their main competitors from Japan ...
Taiwan vows to seek lower tariff after Trump’s imposes “temporary” levy
Taiwan vowed on Friday to seek a lower tariff after Donald Trump imposed a "temporary" 20% levy on its shipments to the US.
Here’s what could get more expensive from Trump’s massive tariff hikes
President Donald Trump has said that tariffs won’t lead to higher prices. But the United States economy seems to disagree: Inflation, which has remained fairly tame, is slowly creeping up because of ...
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Surges Nearly 40%—Should You Buy Now?
Parnassus Investments, an investment management firm that focuses on owning a concentrated portfolio of U.S. large cap stocks, released its Parnassus Value Equity Fund second-quarter 2025 investor ...
MRT extension linking New Taipei and Taoyuan set to start in 2026
The Executive Yuan yesterday approved a southwestern extension of the Sanying MRT Line from New Taipei to Bade District (å…«å¾·) in Taoyuan, with a goal of starting construction by late 2026. The ...
Stocks drop as Trump’s new tariff sweep offsets earnings
Asian markets mostly fell Friday as Donald Trump announced tariffs on dozens of trading partners ahead of a self-imposed deadline, offsetting strong earnings from tech giants.The tariff uncertainty ...