The Ministry of Digital Affairs is developing balloons and drones to provide alternative internet services in case of a crisis. In late October, the ministry demonstrated the nation’s first tethered ...
Lai touts tech investments at science and technology conference
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 ...
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 welcomes Tuvalu cable comments by Australian foreign minister
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday welcomed comments by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong thanking Taiwan for its help with Tuvalu’s first undersea ...
Taiwan in Time: The Collector of historic buildings
When architect Lee Chung-yao (李重耀) heard that the Xinbeitou Train Station was to be demolished in 1988 for the MRT’s Tamsui line, he immediately reached out to the owner of Taiwan Folk Village (台灣民俗村) ...
Huawei chip lags 6 years behind TSMC, author says
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Chris Miller, author of “Chip War,” said Friday that Huawei's latest smartphone chip, produced by China's largest chipmaker SMIC is approximately five to six years behind TSMC.
Taiwanese PA makers eye LEO product potential for smartphones
Taiwanese power amplifier (PA) supply chain players have experienced weak performance in the past two quarters, pushing related players to focus on developing low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite products.
Mortgage rates rise to 15-year high
Mortgage interest rates last quarter spiked to a 15-year high of 2.23 percent despite a decline in loan applications, as local lenders slowed real-estate lending to support the central bank’s credit ...
Taiwan Semiconductor Set to Command 67% Foundry Market Share By 2025: IDC
IDC projects Taiwan Semiconductor to see 25% revenue growth in 2025 due to AI and crypto mining, while also commanding 67% of global foundry market.
Analysis: Taiwan and Poland Advance Cooperation on Space Technology – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan and Poland are increasing collaboration in space and beyond with an agreement to develop propulsion and satellite technology. TaiwanPlus speaks to Marcin Jaskula, senior adviser at the ...
New president of Somaliland supports close ties to Taiwan
Somaliland’s new president, Abdirahi Mohamed Abdullahi, favors the continued development of close ties to Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday. While the two countries did not maintain ...
TSMC’s overseas expansion drives record number of Taiwanese workers in US
Taipei: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) global expansion has significantly contributed to a rise in the number of Taiwanese workers abroad, with a record 128,000 employed in the ...
Min of Energy and Technology: Poland and Taiwan sign agreement on microelectronics
Trade between the countries totaled €2.7 billion in 2023, with Taiwan exporting semiconductors and electronics, while Poland supplied machinery, food, and pharmaceuticals. Over 30 Taiwanese firms ...
Taiwan tech giant expands manufacturing in Plano
Delta Electronics, a Taiwan-based technology company, plans to expand its manufacturing campus in Plano, the city announced on Dec. 9.
Nokia sees 6G and AI reshaping telecom landscape by 2030
Nokia laid out an ambitious roadmap for 6G development and network innovation at a recent Taiwan event, forecasting explosive growth in bandwidth demand and a shift toward AI-driven telecommunications ...
TSMC’s November Sales Jump 34%, Powered By AI Demand And Robust Smartphone Chip Growth
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported a 34% jump in November sales, fueled by sustained AI demand. October-November combined sales rose, and shares are up 80% this year. TSMC has become ...