Next year’s science and technology budget is set at NT$196.5 billion (US$6.5 billion), NT$7.7 billion more than last year, Lai said. Lai said that when he was premier, the budget was only NT$100 ...
Chinese officials arrive in Taipei for rare visit
A delegation of Chinese officials led by a deputy Shanghai mayor arrived in Taipei on Monday for an annual city-to-city forum, a rare visit happening at a time of heightened Taiwan-China military and ...
Taiwan receives first batch of US-made Abrams tanks
Taiwan has received 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the United States, the defence ministry said Monday, as the island boosts its military capabilities against a potential Chinese attack. Abrams ...
Taiwan Opposition Advances Legal Changes to Make Recalls Harder
Opposition lawmakers in Taiwan pushed forward legal changes that would make it harder to recall elected officials and representatives, a contentious move that would help them secure a legislative ...
Taiwan’s economy booming, but central bank to keep interest rate unchanged amid inflation fears
The central bank left the benchmark discount rate at 2% as expected at its last quarterly meeting in September, after raising it to that level from 1.875% at a meeting in March ahead of a rise in elec ...
Taiwan’s bullet train a testament to shinkansen’s export potential
The line runs the length of Taiwan, over mountainous, unstable territory that makes the island a perfect test bed for the fast trains.
Taiwan officials visit US for talks with Trump team, President-elect had floated asking Taiwan to pay for protection
Taiwan's Central Bank has warned that Trump's policies could affect the island's financial outlook through multiple channels.
Taiwan set to hold rates steady with strong economy, lingering inflation
Taiwan's central bank is expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged this week and to stay the course throughout next year given the strong economy and as it deals with inflation concerns, ...
Delta Honored as Top 10 Best Taiwan Global Brands
TAIPEI, December 16, 2024-- Delta’s brand uniqueness lies in seamless the integration of ESG best practices into its business development. Besides improving the energy efficiency of products, ...
Taiwan set to hold rates steady with strong economy, lingering inflation: Reuters poll
Taiwan's central bank is expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged this week and to stay the course throughout next year given the strong economy and as it deals with inflation concerns, ...
Taiwan must invest in asymmetric weapons, warfare, says US military expert
The report compared military equipment sold to Taiwan during US President-elect Donald Trump's first term in office and US President Joe Biden's current term ...
John J. Tkacik Jr on Taiwan:Taiwan when Trump takes over
John J. Tkacik Jr is a retired US foreign service officer who served at US embassies in both Taipei and Beijing. He now directs the Future Asia Project at the International Assessment and Strategy ...
Taipei’s population falls below 2.5m after brief rebound
Taipei’s population dropped below 2.5 million in September, with people aged 30 to 50 making up the largest group leaving the capital, Taipei City Government data showed. The number of registered residents in Taipei rebounded to 2.5 million in May last ...
Big Chinese naval exercise leaves Taiwan and US struggling for response
Taiwan was bracing for a Chinese military exercise to “punish” its president, Lai Ching-te, for a trip abroad that included two short visits to the US. It would have been another show of force from ...
Taiwan’s TSMC to see 15% semiconductor industry growth next year
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — International Data Corporation (IDC ... In a report on Thursday, IDC said TSMC will be a major beneficiary of semiconductor growth, dominating the foundry business with market ...
Major Apple chip supplier is expanding into the U.S.
Over the past few months, the release of Apple Intelligence through the iOS 18.1 update has kept Apple in full focus as consumers adjust to the new AI capabilities now available on their iPhones. The ...