Taiwan hopes that the world would sanction China like it is sanctioning Russia for its war on Ukraine if Beijing invaded the island, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Saturday. Taiwan has joined in …
Japan’s Okinawa urges government to reduce China tensions
Japan should focus more on peaceful diplomacy with China instead of on military deterrence as tensions rise around Chinese-claimed Taiwan, the governor of the nearby southern Japanese island of …
Taiwan flags risk of Stinger missile delays, says pressing U.S.
TAIPEI, May 3 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Defence Ministry on Tuesday said deliveries of shoulder-fired Stinger anti-aircraft missiles could be delayed, saying they were pressing the United States to …
Ho Chi Minh City Securities seeks $50m loan
Last month, Chailease International Leasing Co – a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiwan-based Chailease Finance Co in Vietnam, offered 145bp over term Sofr for its dual-tranche $100m three year social …
Taiwan considers alternatives after U.S. informs of howitzer delay
TAIPEI, May 2 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said on Monday it was considering alternative weapons options after the United States informed it that the delivery of an artillery system would …
Taiwan’s military is training for urban warfare against Chinese troops. Here’s the kind of fight they’re facing.
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has raised concerns about China attacking Taiwan. China has military superiority by most measures, but Taiwan has the advantage of defense. As Russia’s struggles in Ukraine …
Blinken deflects questions about Taiwan joining IPEF
Reuters cited unnamed sources in a March 31 story as saying that Raimondo told a closed-door meeting of the US Senate Finance Committee the week before that the administration was not considering …
Banking: Why everyone wants a piece of Taiwan
DBS’s purchase of Citi’s local consumer business in January was a timely reminder of Taiwan’s allure. Yes, the island lies on a geopolitical fault line and the banking sector is crowded. But it’s also …
Taiwan’s 50 Richest 2022: Despite Pandemic Challenges, Collective Wealth Rises To $158 Billion
Still, strong tech exports and a revival in domestic demand boosted Taiwan’s economy by 6.3% in 2021, the biggest gain in a decade. The collective wealth of Taiwan’s 50 richest rose to $158 billion …
Will Taiwan’s banks stay stuck in a ‘1980s’ time warp?
The afternoon fruit delivery came in, everyone passed around the boxes, and I was still waiting for my money order [to go through].” Painstakingly slow, overly bureaucratic, and often edging into …