Taiwan ballet dancers in Kota Kinabalu

Taiwan ballet dancers in Kota Kinabalu Published on: Friday, August 08, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 08, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Ballet dancers during training. A heart-warming and inspiring cultural exchange unfolded this week as four...

Taiwan's US-China Fears, Moldova's Problematic Poll

Taiwan to apply for hep C elimination certification

Taiwan plans to apply in November or December for WHO certification that it eliminated hepatitis C, after already achieving the global health body’s 2030 target, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said yesterday. The diagnosis and treatment rates...

Will Taiwan Regain a Diplomatic Ally?

Honduras’ presidential election in November could offer Taiwan its first new diplomatic partner in nearly two decades. On the campaign trail so far, multiple candidates have endorsed re-establishing diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Such a move...

2 Taiwanese get suspended terms for photos at US base in Korea

Two Taiwanese nationals have been handed suspended prison sentences for unlawfully entering a U.S. military air base in South Korea and taking unauthorized photographs of fighter jets during an airshow earlier this year. Judge Woo Je-cheon of the...

Asian Stock - Taiwan Mobile

Thursday, August 7, 2025 6:09 PM EDT Image Source: Unsplash Background: Taiwan Mobile Company Limited was founded in 1997 and is the second-largest telecom service provider in Taiwan. The company provides standard mobile prepaid and postpaid...

Apple Maps now helps cyclists navigate Hong Kong and Taiwan streets

Cyclists in Hong Kong and Taiwan can now tap into Apple Maps for safer, bike-friendly routes. Cycling directions made their debut in iOS 14. The feature offers bike-friendly routes and details you won't get from driving, walking, or transit...

PH can’t avoid Taiwan conflict – Marcos

(UPDATE) NEW DELHI, India — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines “cannot stay out” of a potential conflict in Taiwan due to its proximity to the island. The president issued the statement amid rising concerns that China may attempt...

Best Airbnbs in Alishan, Taiwan to Experience Autumn Season

Alishan in autumn is a mesmerizing retreat into nature, known for its fiery foliage, drifting clouds, and cool, refreshing air. Whether you’re a tea lover, hiking enthusiast, or simply looking for a peaceful mountain escape, these handpicked...

TSMC shares near record high as Taiwan official hints at US chip tariff exemption

Translating names and Taiwan’s subjectivity

US President Donald Trump is one of the most influential political figures today. The Chinese rendering of his surname might seem like a mere linguistic issue, but in reality, it reflects a deeper struggle over discourse power and cultural...

Fugro Wins Major Offshore Wind Contract in Taiwan

Renewables Posted On Aug 07, 2025 Fugro has been awarded a significant contract for the 700 MW Youde offshore wind farm by Shinfox Energy in Taiwan’s Round 3.2 offshore wind tender. Under this contract, Fugro will deliver comprehensive...

Taiwan heart-throb Greg Hsu completes military service, fans rejoice

Fans from as far as South Korea turned up in Taiwan’s Nantou county to welcome heart-throb Greg Hsu as he completed his military service on Aug 6. The 34-year-old, also known as Greg Han, enlisted in August 2024. He served as a member of the...

Guatemala reiterates Taiwan WHO observer support

Guatemala, Haiti and the Marshall Islands would continue to support Taiwan to become an observer in the WHO by foregrounding its edge in healthcare, Guatemalan Ambassador to the UN in Geneva Jose Francisco Cali Tzay said at a meeting with...

Chinese tech firms probed for illegal operation in Taiwan

The Ministry of Justice’s Investigation Bureau said yesterday that 16 Chinese tech companies are being investigated for illegally setting up offices in Taiwan and hiring local staff without authorization. More than 300 investigators were...

Is Manila placing a dangerous wager on Taiwan question?

Illustration: Liu Rui/GTThe Taiwan question is at the very core of China's core interests. It shouldn't be a leverage point for any external party to exploit. Yet Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is willing to place a dangerous wager....

100% tariff likely to shift more Taiwanese chipmaking to US: Expert

A proposed 100 percent tariff on chip imports announced by US President Donald Trump could shift more of Taiwan’s semiconductor production overseas, a Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) researcher said yesterday. Trump’s tariff policy...

TSMC ‘exempt’ from Trump’s 100pc chip tariff: Taiwan

Agence France-Presse . Taipei 07 August, 2025, 23:44 Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC ‘is exempt’ from US president Donald Trump’s 100 per cent tariff on semiconductor chips, Taipei said Thursday. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the...

Taiwan Probes Chinese Firms For Tech Talent Poaching

Home Asia Taiwan Probes Chinese Firms For Tech Talent Poaching A special task force has handled more than 100 such cases since late 2020. Taiwanese authorities on Thursday announced a probe into 16 Chinese firms suspected of illegally recruiting...

Taiwan says TSMC ‘exempt’ from US President Donald Trump’s 100% chip tariff

Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC “is exempt” from US President Donald Trump’s 100 percent tariff on semiconductor chips, Taipei said Thursday. TSMC building. Photo: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing...