St Lucia secures $2.7M in grant funding from Taiwan

Saint Lucia’s athletes, sports clubs, and sporting infrastructure are about to receive a major boost from the Pierre-led Administration. On August 25, 2025, H.E. Nicole Su, Resident Ambassador of Taiwan to Saint Lucia, presented a cheque in the...

Taiwan indicts trio for alleged theft of TSMC's 2-nm trade secrets

Technology Case involves former employee of Japan's top chip tool maker Tokyo Electron TSMC recently fired several employees for violating rules on obtaining sensitive information related to cutting-edge chips and initiated legal action. © Reuters...

Asia shines at Venice Film Festival 2025—with Taiwan leading the charge

Tsai’s Vive L’amour returns to the Venice Film Festival this year, restored in 4K and selected for the Venice Classics section. This minimalist masterpiece—Tsai’s breakthrough—earned the Golden Lion and the Fipresci (International Critics’ Award)...

Taiwan's denial of communist role in World War 2 is 'blasphemy', China says

China said on Wednesday Taiwan was “blaspheming” the sacrifices of those who died fighting Japan in World War 2 by denying the role of the Communist Party and denounced Taipei's call for Taiwanese to stay away from Beijing's commemorations. This...

Taiwan favours FTA with India similar to India-UK pact

Amid the trade tensions between India and the United States, Taiwan says it is hopeful of inking a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India modeled on the lines of the pact signed by New Delhi with the United Kingdom in July, to give an impetus to...

Taiwan's Yageo expects Japan national security clearance for $740 million Shibaura buyout

TOKYO :Taiwan's Yageo said on Wednesday it expects to obtain a national security clearance from Japan for its proposed $740 million buyout of Shibaura Electronics after concluding discussions with the government on conditions for the deal. Its...

Taiwan Appoints Ex-TSMC Board Member Kung Ming-hsin as New Economy Minister in Cabinet Reshuffle

Taiwan has appointed former Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) board member Kung Ming-hsin as its new economy minister, following the resignation of Kuo Jyh-huei for health reasons. The move comes as part of a wider Cabinet...

Taiwan records 23 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels around its territory

Taipei [Taiwan]. August 27 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) recorded 23 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around its territory on Wednesday. Sharing the details in a post on X, MND said, 16 out of 23...

Covestro appoints Annie Chen as new Managing Director of Taiwan

Taiwan's Yageo expects Japan's national security clearance for $740 million Shibaura buyout

TOKYO :Taiwan's Yageo said on Wednesday it expects to obtain a national security clearance from Japan for its proposed $740 million buyout of Shibaura Electronics after concluding discussions with the government on conditions for the deal. Its...

Taiwan shares end up, led by AI stocks ahead of Nvidia's results

Taipei, Aug. 27 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed higher Wednesday, with artificial intelligence-related stocks in focus as investors bet that U.S.-based AI chip designer Nvidia Corp. will provide positive leads in its upcoming investor conference...

Taiwan's Yageo expects to clear Japan's national security review for $740 million Shibaura buyout

TOKYO :Taiwanese components maker Yageo said on Wednesday it expects to obtain Japan's national security clearance for its proposed $740 million buyout of Shibaura Electronics, a major step forward for the rare foreign unsolicited overture. Yageo...

Taiwan compatriots to be invited to V-Day military parade in Beijing

Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, attends a regular press conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua) BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- People from all walks of life, including...

World News | Taiwan Detects Chinese Military Presence Around Strait

Taipei [Taiwan], August 28 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Defense detected the presence of 41 Chinse military aircraft, seven naval vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) Thursday. As per Taiwan's...

Taiwan names former TSMC board member Kung Ming-hsin as new economy minister

TAIPEI, Aug 27 — Taiwan’s government announced today the appointment of former TSMC board member Kung Ming-hsin as the new economy minister after his predecessor resigned for health reasons and as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle. Kung, who is...

Taiwan High Speed Rail to end early-boarding flexibility Nov. 10

Taipei, Aug. 27 (CNA) Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. (THSRC) said Wednesday it will end its policy allowing passengers with reserved-seat tickets to board earlier trains and sit in non-reserved cars, starting Nov. 10. THSRC said the practice,...

Olympic champion Lee Yang to lead Taiwan’s new Sports Ministry

PETALING JAYA: Two-time Olympic gold medallist Lee Yang is set to become Taiwan’s first Sports Minister following a Cabinet reshuffle announced by Premier Cho Jung-tai on Wednesday (Aug 27). The Ministry of Sports will be officially launched on...

S. Korean firm acquires Taiwanese semiconductor parts manufacturer for stronger supply chain

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean company has acquired a Taiwan-based semiconductor parts manufacturer, the industry ministry said Thursday, amid Seoul's efforts to strengthen the country's supply chain in the semiconductor sector. FSN...

Taiwan’s denial of communist role in World War II is ‘blasphemy,’ China says

BEIJING--China said on Wednesday Taiwan was “blaspheming” the sacrifices of those who died fighting Japan in World War Two by denying the pivotal role of the communist party and denounced Taipei’s call for Taiwanese to stay away from Beijing’s...

YEA AND TAIWAN PARTNER TO LAUNCH NEW E-COMMERCE PLATFORM FOR SAINT LUCIAN ENTREPRENEURS.

Saint Lucian entrepreneurs now have a new online shop window to the world. The Youth Economy Agency, in partnership with the Taiwan Technical Mission, has launched the YEA Marketplace—an e-commerce platform designed to give small businesses...