The number of Hong Kongers obtaining permanent residency in Taiwan rose 10.5 percent from 2022 to last year, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said. Last year, 1,432 Hong Kongers obtained permanent …
Biden to give Taiwan’s TSMC $6.6 billion to ramp up US chip production
The US government plans to give $6.6 billion to the world’s biggest manufacturer of semiconductor chips to help it build three factories in Arizona as part of President Joe Biden’s efforts to secure …
Exclusive – Pegatron in talks with Tata to sell its only India iPhone plant, sources say
Pegatron is in advanced talks to hand over control of its only iPhone manufacturing facility in India to the Tata Group, said two sources with direct knowledge, marking the Taiwanese firm’s latest …
Taiwan’s property insurance to spike after 7.4 quake spurs millions in losses
Taiwan’s general insurance industry’s profitability isn’t likely to be significantly affected. Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in 25 years is estimated to cost millions of dollars in losses and claims, …
Notes from Central Taiwan: Taiwan’s construction-industrial money pit
Notes from Central Taiwan is a column written by long-term resident Michael Turton, who provides incisive commentary informed by three decades of living in and writing about his adoptive country. The …
Apple and Nvidia may see supply chain disruptions from Taiwan earthquake
Taiwan was struck by its biggest earthquake in 25 years this week and the country’s semiconductor industry may face some disruptions as it restores operations.
Japanese leader visits new chip factory, stressing ties with Taiwan and support for key technology
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited a new semiconductor plant for which his government has pledged more than 1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of support to secure a steady supply of chips …
Taiwan quake to impact local insurance industry due to high take-up rates
According to Aon, the deadly magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck eastern Taiwan on April 3 is likely to result in a notable event for the local insurance …
How Taiwan Escaped Catastrophe in Massive Earthquake
Aftershocks continue to hit Hualien a day after 7.4-magnitude quake, with more than 130 still trapped or missing.
China will use AI to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea and India, Microsoft warns
Beijing did a test run in Taiwan using AI-generated content to influence voters away from a pro-sovereignty candidate …