Taiwan: News
06 Dec 2024
Donald Trump'Trump administration restarted Quad, it deserves credit for take-off': Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that he expects continued support from United States President-elect Donald Trump for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad).
03 Dec 2024
ChinaChina retaliates against US over its new semiconductor export restrictions
The Chinese government has voiced its displeasure over the latest US-imposed export controls on American-made semiconductors.
26 Nov 2024
ChinaHong Kong court rules for equal inheritance for same-sex couples
Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal has upheld earlier rulings granting equal inheritance rights and subsidized housing benefits to same-sex married couples.
15 Nov 2024
CybercrimesRetired Delhi engineer loses ₹10 crore in 'digital arrest' scam
Cybercriminals allegedly extorted ₹10 crore from a 72-year-old retired engineer in Delhi, keeping him under "digital arrest" for eight hours.
06 Nov 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX urges Taiwanese suppliers to relocate amid geopolitical concerns
SpaceX, the American aerospace manufacturer helmed by Elon Musk, has urged its Taiwanese suppliers to move their manufacturing operations out of Taiwan.
02 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump or Harris: Who do world leaders prefer for president
As the United States gears up for its presidential election, world leaders are keenly observing the contest between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
31 Oct 2024
ChinaTaiwan shuts down as largest storm since 1996 hits land
Typhoon Kong-rey, the strongest storm to hit Taiwan since Typhoon Herb in 1996, hit the island's southeast coast on Thursday.
30 Oct 2024
PhilippinesSuper Typhoon Kong-rey threatens Taiwan, landfall expected Thursday
Taiwan is preparing for the onslaught of Super Typhoon Kong-rey, which has rapidly intensified after hitting the Philippines.
11 Oct 2024
Foxconn4 Foxconn employees detained in China under 'strange' circumstances
Four employees of Foxconn, a leading iPhone assembler based in Taiwan, have been detained in China under bizarre circumstances, according to the Taiwanese government.
07 Oct 2024
Science and TechnologyLeading chipmaker TSMC's electricity demand could triple by 2030
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker, is staring at a major hurdle as Taiwan's electricity supply is growing at a snail's pace.
06 Oct 2024
FoxconnFoxconn's Q3 revenue hits record-high, up 20% YoY to $57.3B
Foxconn, the world's leading contract electronics manufacturer and Apple's primary iPhone assembler, has reported its highest-ever third-quarter revenue.
25 Sep 2024
House of RepresentativesThailand legalizes same-sex marriage, law effective from 2025
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has officially signed a landmark marriage equality bill into law, granting same-sex couples the right to legally wed.
25 Sep 2024
ChinaChina test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile into Pacific Ocean
China's defense ministry announced on Wednesday that it had successfully test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean.
24 Sep 2024
SamsungTSMC, Samsung in talks to build chip factories in UAE
TSMC and Samsung Electronics are reportedly planning to set up chip manufacturing facilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
21 Sep 2024
BulgariaKerala-born businessman linked to Hezbollah pager blasts? What report says
An Indian-born Norwegian citizen, Rinson Jose, has been implicated in the investigation into the deadly pager blasts targeting Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon.
19 Sep 2024
HungaryIsraeli shell company made explosive pagers used by Hezbollah: Report
The New York Times, citing three intelligence officers, reported on Thursday that BAC Consulting, a Hungary-based pager manufacturing company, is an Israeli shell company.
19 Sep 2024
HungaryExplained: Theories on how Israel may have triggered Hezbollah blasts
A series of explosions involving pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah members across Lebanon has led to at least 32 fatalities and thousands of injuries.
18 Sep 2024
LebanonMeet Gold Apollo, Taiwanese company embroiled in Lebanon's pager blasts
Gold Apollo, a Taiwanese technology firm, is currently facing allegations of its products being linked to the recent devastating explosions in Lebanon.
18 Sep 2024
IranIs Israel behind Hezbollah pager blasts? What Taiwan-based manufacturer said
Hsu Ching-Kuang, founder of Taiwan's Gold Apollo has refuted claims that his company manufactured the pagers used in recent explosions in Lebanon.
13 Sep 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningTaiwan uses AI to predict typhoon trajectories amid Bebinca's approach
As tropical storm Bebinca approaches northern Taiwan, the country's meteorologists are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for accurate predictions.
13 Sep 2024
CybercrimesTaiwan's financial sector hit by major cyberattack: Here's what happened
Taiwan's financial sector has been significantly disrupted due to a widespread cyberattack.
03 Sep 2024
GujaratFirst chip from Gujarat's ₹3,300cr semiconductor facility eyes 2025 launch
Kaynes Semicon, a subsidiary of Kaynes Technology, is set to produce its inaugural commercial chip from its new outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat.
24 Aug 2024
ChinaUnderwater avalanches are hidden threat to global internet infrastructure: Study
A recent study published by The Conversation journal has challenged our understanding of how underwater avalanches develop and their risk potential.
08 Aug 2024
Asia'Fat' Taiwanese granted divorce after wife charged him for intimacy
A court in Taiwan has granted a man after his wife allegedly demanded money from him every time he wanted sex.
04 Aug 2024
BeijingWhy green flag is not allowed in Olympics
A tense situation arose at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday as security removed a fan brandishing a green banner that read "Go Taiwan" from the badminton venue.
28 Jul 2024
JapanRetrieve Netaji's remains by August 18: Grandnephew appeals to PM
Chandra Kumar Bose, grandnephew of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to repatriate Netaji's remains from Japan's Renkoji temple by August 18.
27 Jul 2024
Aamir Khan'Uncanny resemblance': Taiwan's Olympic champion's life mirrors Aamir Khan's 'Dangal'
Taiwan's first-ever Olympic gold medallist, Chen Shih-hsin, has discovered striking parallels between her life and the plot of Aamir Khan's film Dangal.
19 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaTSMC boss says AI chip shortage to continue until 2025
C.C. Wei, CEO of TSMC, has projected that the supply-demand equilibrium for advanced chips will not be met until 2025 or 2026.
17 Jul 2024
ChinaAmid China concerns, Taiwanese firms redirect supply chains to India
Taiwanese firms are increasingly relocating their supply chains from China to India, a move driven by escalating global trade tensions, particularly between the US and China.
11 Jul 2024
United KingdomWorld will add many millionaires by 2028, thanks to Taiwan
A new report from financial firm UBS forecasts a significant global increase in the number of millionaires by 2028.
05 Jul 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)ED raids 4 cities in Delhi Jal Board scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched search operations in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Hyderabad in connection with a money laundering case linked to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) scam on Wednesday.
25 Jun 2024
BrazilYouTube tests 'Hype' feature to boost engagement for small creators
YouTube is testing a new feature named 'Hype' in select countries.
22 Jun 2024
BeijingChina introduces death penalty for Taiwan separatists
China has announced new guidelines for criminal punishments, including the death penalty for extreme cases involving "die-hard" Taiwan independence separatists.
07 May 2024
Elon MuskTaiwan developing Starlink-like satellite system amid rising China tensions
In response to escalating tensions with China, Taiwan is proactively developing a robust satellite system, to ensure uninterrupted communication during potential disaster scenarios.
24 Apr 2024
Joe BidenUS Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine
The United States Senate has approved a $95 billion aid package intended for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
23 Apr 2024
WorldTaiwan: Series of aftershocks hit Hualien, tremors felt in Taipei
Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by dozens of aftershocks late on Monday and early on Tuesday
16 Apr 2024
Cannes Film Festival'Demon Hunters': Taiwan-India joint venture set for Cannes premiere
The much-awaited Taiwan-India joint venture, Demon Hunters, is set to unveil its first footage at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.
04 Apr 2024
Japan6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Japan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake was reported off the eastern shores of Honshu, Japan on Thursday.
03 Apr 2024
WorldExplained: How prepared is Taiwan to deal with earthquakes
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday morning, killing nine and injuring over 900 people. The quake was the strongest in 25 years.
03 Apr 2024
US Geological Survey1 dead as 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan
At least one person was killed and dozens injured in a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan on Wednesday morning, the Taipei Times reported.
27 Mar 2024
ThailandThailand's parliament passes same-sex marriage bill
In a landmark decision, Thailand's parliament on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill that could pave the way for same-sex marriage.
03 Mar 2024
ChinaStop bullying: Taiwan responds to China objecting Taipei official's interview
After the Chinese embassy in India objected to an interview of Taiwanese Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu conducted by an Indian news outlet, Taiwan slammed China for dictating how its neighbors operate.
08 Feb 2024
JapanTSMC, world's top chipmaker, to build second factory in Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's leading chipmaker, has revealed plans to construct a second semiconductor fabrication facility in Japan.
13 Jan 2024
ChinaChina skeptic William Lai Ching-te elected as Taiwan's president
William Lai Ching-te of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been elected the self-ruled island's president.
03 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismWorld's favorite destinations that are closing doors in 2024
In the global pursuit of recovery post-pandemic, some of the world's most iconic destinations are bidding farewell to visitors in 2024 .
