Japan Thursday disclosed an evacuation plan for 120,000 residents of islands near Taiwan as it announced an evacuation drill in fiscal 2026. The contingency plans are in case of an emergency.
Taiwan says China’s SMIC suspected of illegally luring tech workers
Taiwan authorities said on Friday they were investigating whether China’s largest chipmaker SMIC illegally lured Taiwanese tech workers under cover of a shell company on the island masquerading as …
Taiwan dismisses China complaint about navy ship, trawler collision
Taiwan’s defence minister on Friday dismissed China’s complaints about a collision between a Taiwanese navy ship and Chinese trawler in the sensitive Taiwan Strait, saying Taipei will continue to …
Why Taiwanese youth complain of becoming “housing slaves”
Taiwan’s youngsters are not exaggerating when they call homeownership a burden. House prices on the island are exorbitant. In Taipei, median house prices are 16 times the median income. That is a …
How to keep Taiwan secure and prosperous
My recent trip to Taiwan, where I presented President Lai Ching-te with the 2025 “Index of Economic Freedom,” highlighted the many changes I’ve witnessed over the course of dozens of visits since 1971 …
Notice: Buy Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and Constellation Brands (STZ) Before April 2nd
The stock market briefly entered correction territory last week as concerns about the economic fallout from President Trump’s trade policies grow. Trump maintains that new, higher tariffs will be …
Why Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Jumped Today
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) stock posted gains in Thursday’s trading despite a pullback for the broader market. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 closed out the day down 0.3%, and the Nasdaq …
Taiwan Semi to keep top position in foundry market despite expansion, geopolitics concerns: Citi
Even though investors may be concerned about Taiwan Semiconductor’s (NYSE:TSM) expansion in the U.S. amid geopolitical tensions, the global foundry is expected to keep its top spot in the market, Citi …
Japan is out of the chip race but still in the game
Japan lost its edge in chips decades ago — to chip designers in the US and manufacturers in Taiwan and South Korea. Since the 1990s, the gap has only widened. The world’s most advanced silicon, …
China’s surging military activity around Taiwan appears to be ‘using the enemy to train the troops’
The Chinese military is more active near Taiwan than it has been in the past, with increased daily operations and more frequent patrols and exercises.