TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. said Tuesday it has taken disciplinary and legal action against employees for illegally obtaining confidential data related to its ...
Big tech might not save Taiwan in China conflict
National security expert says US tech firms rushed to Ukraine’s aid but their entanglement with China may limit support for Taipei | ...
Taiwan’s industrial concentration surges under strong global demand for ICT products
Taiwan's exports of information and communication technology (ICT) and audiovisual products surpassed US$100 billion in the first half of 2025, overtaking electronic components as Taiwan's largest ...
How Trump’s trade war impacts the tech sector
New tariffs on nearly 70 countries threaten to drive up prices on semiconductors, smartphones, laptops, and consoles.
Storm-disrupted telecom operations to resume today
Forty shelters remain in operation across six counties and cities, currently housing 636 people, including 359 in Kaohsiung and 218 in Pingtung County, the center said. A total of 5,925 people were ...
Anduril founder highlights talent and tech in boosting Taiwan’s strength
Luckey gave a speech on the topic "Deterrence, Technology & Defending Taiwan" at National Taiwan University. He emphasized Taiwan’s critical role in global democratic defense and called on the ...
Taiwan to begin mass production of Tien Kung IV missiles from 2026: How deadly are they?
Taiwan has announced that it will begin mass producing Tien King IV surface-to-air missiles from 2026. The self-governing island lives under constant threat of invasion from China, which has vowed ...
Taipei defense expo to spotlight advancements in military tech
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Taipei Aerospace Defense Technology Exhibition will take place from Sept. 18–20 at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1.
Taiwan advances silicon photonics as global market heads toward US$7.8 billion by 2030
Taiwan is positioning itself in the growing silicon photonics market through government investment and university research partnerships, as the technology becomes critical for artificial intelligence ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Taiwan says 20% U.S tariff is temporary; separate rate for chips in focus
By Yimou Lee and Wen-Yee Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Friday that the new 20% tariff rate set by the Trump administration on goods imported from the island is "temporary ...