Taiwan’s economy grows 8.6% in 2025, fastest rate in 15 years, turbocharged by the AI boom
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s economy expanded at an 8.6% annual rate last year, the fastest pace in…
Has Japan’s tourism peaked? Row with China set to slow arrivals from record high
Japan welcomed a record 42.7 million foreign visitors in 2025, fuelled by a weak yen that made it…
Starmer disrespecting China is UK’s loss
When British politicians and their organizations visit Taiwan, it is usually for mischief-making. They are invariably Beijing-hostile and…
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…
TSMC Kumamoto plant leaves concerns over water impact
KIKUYO, KUMAMOTO PREF. – While the local economy has been boosted by the full-scale launch of operations at…
Taichung’s new ‘Museumbrary’ expands Taiwan’s culture credentials – The Art Newspaper
A new art museum fused with a library is scheduled to open tomorrow in Taichung, the biggest city…
How Taiwan Made Cashless Payments Cute
At a 7-Eleven convenience store in Taiwan, you can pick up a 4-inch plushie of Miffy, the bunny…
Taiwan’s ban on mainland China app RedNote makes it a top download amid fierce pushback
Taiwan’s ban on mainland Chinese social media app RedNote has sparked fierce pushback on the island, making the…
Chinese scientist detained, an ancient DNA discovery: 7 science highlights – South China Morning Post
Chinese scientist detained, an ancient DNA discovery: 7 science highlights South China Morning PostChinese researchers simulate jamming of Starlink…
What economic cards will China play with Japan? Analysts say Beijing faces a balancing act
Beijing is expected to calibrate its response to Japan with caution, weighing potential punitive measures against the risk…
China finds jamming Starlink over Taiwan possible with enormous resources
Instead of focusing on whether Starlink can be jammed in theory, Chinese military planners are increasingly concerned with…
American Billionaire Sues Taiwan Relatives Over Handling Of Family Trusts
“I think he expected to live to a hundred,” Walter Wang says about his famous father Y.C. Wang…