Businesses from Taiwan are rushing to produce semiconductor chips on U.S. soil, but the lack of a formal U.S.-Taiwan tax treaty is an impediment.
Paraguay election build-up dominated by corruption and Taiwan
In the heart of Paraguay’s capital Asuncion, a tropical city close to the Argentine border, voters are gearing up for election day on Sunday, with the economy, corruption and Taiwan on their minds.
Taiwan says US officials have visited to discuss concerns about chip subsidies
TAIPEI, March 31 (Reuters) – The United States has sent officials to Taiwan to listen to concerns in the chip industry about the criteria for new U.S. semiconductor subsidies, Taiwan Economy …
Philippines and Taiwan disclose China maritime and drone incursions
Meanwhile, Taiwan ’s defence ministry reported that a TB-001 drone circumnavigated the country’s main island in the 24-hour period to 6am on Friday, the first public acknowledgment of such a flight by …
As US and Philippine defense ties grow, China warns over Taiwan tensions
Sandwiched between two Pacific superpowers, the Philippines has long had to tread delicately when it comes to dealing with Beijing and Washington’s competing interests, a complex juggling act that has been on vivid display in recent weeks.
Indonesia food regulator pressed to probe instant noodles after Taiwan, Malaysia recall
A senior lawmaker and Indonesia’s consumer watchdog have urged the food regulator to examine a product of one of the world’s biggest instant noodle brands, following a recall in Taiwan and Malaysia on …
Living on the frontlines of a US-China flashpoint
The largest ever military exercises between the United States and the Philippines are drawing to a close. They began just days after China’s military rehearsed a blockade of Taiwan – a display the US called disproportionate. With tensions high in the region, a handful of people on a few small islands find themselves caught between two superpowers.
Should you be worried about China and Taiwan in your emerging-markets fund?
Right now you might think your emerging-markets index fund, modeled on the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, is “diversified,” but it isn’t. Chinese stocks account for 32% of the fund and Taiwan another 15 …
Taiwan chipmaker UMC says some happy to use China capacity others shun
A shift away from made-in-China chips amid Sino-U.S. tensions has opened up capacity that some customers are happy to use, Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday.
DeSantis calls for deterrence to protect Taiwan as he previews China policy
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) underscored the importance of deterrence to safeguard Taiwan from a Chinese invasion while abroad in Asia.