Taiwan’s credit exposure to China fell by NT$122.3 billion, interbank lending dropped NT$32.66 billion, and investment positions were reduced by NT$31.82 billion. CTBC Bank remained the most exposed ...
New Trump tariffs take effect, plunging dozens of countries into economic uncertainty
US President Donald Trump's sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs took effect on Thursday, kickstarting a new stage of uncertainty for dozens of trading partners, including allies, and casting fears of an ...
Taiwan’s Scientech posts record 1H25 profit, warns on FX impact as orders surge
Semiconductor equipment provider Scientech posted record revenue, gross margin, and operating profit for the second quarter of 2025. However, a sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar led to foreign exchange losses of NT$263 million (US$8.
Taiwan’s orchid growers dig in as US tariffs shoot up
Since the start of US President Donald Trump's global trade war, Taiwanese orchid grower Lee Tsang-yu has watched tariffs on his seedlings
Taipei Courts Tourists in Singapore and Malaysia with “All in Taipei” Campaign
From night markets to natural escapes, Taipei makes a bold move to attract Southeast Asian travellers.
Apple, Nvidia Supplier TSMC Surges Nearly 5% In Overnight Trade As Taipei Says Chip Giant ‘Exempt’ From Trump’s 100% Chip Tariffs
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is exempt from Trump's proposed tariffs on semiconductors, providing clarity for investors.
TSMC Shares Surge as Taiwan Says Firm Exempt From Trump Tariffs
Taiwan said its leading chip manufacturer will not have to pay a 100% tariff on such imports to the US, helping drive Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. shares to a record.
White House social media post published before Taiwan recall vote began
After Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to remove two dozen opposition lawmakers from office on July 26, social media posts shared an X post by the White House -- which quoted former president Theodore Roosevelt -- and falsely claimed it was a response to the recall vote.
Health Ageing Tech Expo to kick off in Taipei
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The annual Health Ageing Tech Expo will take place Friday through Sunday at the Taipei World Trade Center, featuring 1,200 booths and six major themed zones.
3 ex-employees of Taiwan chipmaker TSMC arrested for allegedly obtaining trade secrets
Three former employees of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world's largest contract maker of chips, were arrested for allegedly compromising classified information used in making ...
1 in 3 financial institutions in Taiwan have adopted AI
AI. About 1 in 3 financial institutions in Taiwan have adopted artificial intelligence (AI), according to a survey by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC). Of 383 financial institutions and ...
Rapidtek Successfully Contacts Nightjar, Advances 8U IoT CubeSat Program
Rapidtek Technologies Inc. (Rapidtek), headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, specializes in space communication modules and phased-array antenna technologies. Rapidtek recently announced successful signal ...
Markets rise as Trump chip exemptions boost tech giants
Asian equities rose Thursday, with big-name chip firms making big gains after Donald Trump said those investing in the United States would be exempted from a threatened 100-percent tariff on ...
Apple to invest additional $100 bn in US
Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, taking its total pledge to $600 billion over the next four years, US President Donald Trump said Wednesday.In February, Apple said it ...
Marcos: PH can’t stay out of Taiwan conflict
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines "cannot stay out" of a potential conflict in Taiwan due to its proximity to the self-ruled island. The President issued the statement amid rising concerns that China may attempt to invade Taiwan within the decade,
Tokyo Electron confirms Taiwan unit employee’s involvement in intellectual property case
Tokyo Electron Ltd said on Thursday a former employee of its Taiwan subsidiary was involved in a case cited by the Intellectual Property Branch of the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office on Tuesday. Taiwanese authorities have detained three people for allegedly stealing technology trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC),