How Taiwan became a quiet bond market superpower
Starting in the early 2000s, Taiwan started to run large current account surpluses of 5- 7 per cent of GDP. That’s big. At the time it was only really dwarfed by China. And while China’s surplus fell after the global financial crisis, Taiwan’s surplus actually expanded. It reached double-digits in 2014, and has generally kept climbing ever since.
Taiwan president tells Pope Francis global bodies should stop excluding island
Global bodies should stop excluding Taiwan for political reasons, President Lai Ching-te told Pope Francis in a letter, adding that he agrees war has no winners.
Taiwan says government departments should not use DeepSeek, citing security concerns
Taiwan's digital ministry said on Friday that government departments should not use Chinese startup DeepSeek's artificial intelligence (AI) service, saying that as the product is from China it represents a security concern.
Trump Deals Hammer Blow to Taiwan with Semiconductor Tariffs
Duties would raise prices for a range of consumer goods, while scaring off further Taiwanese investments in the U.S., experts warn.
Taiwan says it may help industrial sector after Trump threatens tariffs on chips, semiconductors
Taiwan’s government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by President Donald Trump to put tariffs on semiconductors, Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Wednesday.
5.6 magnitude earthquake shakes buildings in Taiwan, as a series of temblors hits the island
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan on Thursday morning, as a series of temblors hit the island, causing little damage but possibly portending more seismic activity in the near future.
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US to deploy ‘hellscape’ of drones in Taiwan Strait by 2025 to counter China
The US is accelerating its Replicator program, aiming to deploy swarms of lethal autonomous drones in the Taiwan Strait by 2025.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: AI Growth Play At A Reasonable Valuation
Despite risks like geopolitical tensions and high capital expenses, TSMC's long-term vision and market leadership make it a compelling investment. Read more here.
Taiwan may offer help for industry over Trump tariff threats
Taiwan's government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to put tariffs on semiconductors, Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Wednesday.
Chinese films dodging censors have no place to go. Can they crack into Taiwan?
Taiwan is an ideal place for Chinese filmmakers to evade censorship. But the island democracy has its own restrictions on what Chinese films are allowed to air.
Donald Trump's Tariffs on Taiwan Microchips Spark Shock
Donald Trump's decision to place tariffs on Taiwan comes as China made significant breakthroughs with AI development.
Taiwan’s divided politics undermine defense resolve as Trump returns
Hours after Donald Trump’s chilly inauguration in Washington, Taiwan’s parliament voted to freeze billions of dollars in defense spending, in a move some worry could frustrate the famously transactional president,