When Threats Tell You Who They Are, Believe Them: Lessons for Taiwan from Israel
In November 2025, Taiwan’s foreign minister commented that the island aims to deepen cooperation with Israel. Both Israel…
Have investors missed the boat on Japan’s property market amid tensions with China?
Japan’s property market was less likely to deliver significant rewards to investors because of heightened geopolitical tensions with…
Ecru Studio designs Taipei patisserie as “convergence of East and West”
Art nouveau details and a Milanese-style parquet floor combine with traditional Asian motifs at the Season patisserie in…
Economist warns of ‘K-shaped’ growth despite higher GDP
Taipei, Jan. 10 (CNA) Despite Taiwan’s per capita GDP forecast to top US$40,000 in 2026 amid the AI…
Taiwan-Israel cooperation on technology ‘inevitable’: Official
Taipei, Jan. 9 (CNA) Taiwan and Israel share many common interests and the two sides are likely to…
Cultural Venues, Fresh Perspectives on Public Space and One Month until the Winter Olympics: This Week’s Review
Taichung Art Museum / SANAA. Image © YHLAA. Photography by Yi-Hsien Lee and photo retouch by Kane Liou…
The global implications of the US military operation in Venezuela
The potential ripple effects of the United States’ military operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026 extend well…
China-Taiwan-US triangle held together by assumptions and one dangerous lie
Xi Jinping could absorb Taiwan. Lai Ching-te could declare Taiwan independence. Donald Trump would defend Taiwan if China…
China’s record hypergravity machine, Nepal’s ‘bride buying’ probe: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region…
World economy in 2026: Three scenarios and a dystopia | Economy and Business
Economists have predicted nine of the last five recessions, goes the old joke about the profession, and like…
Japan may lose GDP race to India amid weak yen, tourism woes and China row
Japan’s economy is likely to fall behind India’s in 2026 to fifth place in the world, according to…
Is AI Driving Silver Prices Higher?
The Cash Silver Index has skyrocketed during 2025, nearly hitting $80 during Friday’s buying frenzy. Interestingly enough, an…