TSMC commits to Taiwan with new domestic fab amid US expansion

TSMC said on Monday that its newly built domestic fab would add 7,000 tech jobs to the island’s economy and that it will continue to expand in Taiwan, following concern that its investment in the US will dilute its presence at home. TSMC executive vice- …

S. Korea on edge as US eyes USFK role in Taiwan contingencies

Armored vehicles and American troops are seen at a U.S. military base in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province, March 10, during the Freedom Shield South Korea-U.S. joint military exercise. Yonhap USFK's primary role is to maintain peace on Korean Peninsula: …

Taiwan still awaiting S Africa response on office relocation

The government is still awaiting a response from South Africa regarding its demand that Taiwan's representative office be relocated from Pretoria and renamed by the end of this month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today. Taipei has proposed …

World News | Taiwan Records Rise in Chinese Incursion Around Territory

Taipei [Taiwan], March 31 (ANI): Taiwan detected seven Chinese Navy ships around its territory, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said on Monday as of 6am (local time). However, no Chinese aircraft were detected, unlike the usual trends witnessed …

US Defence Secretary Hegseth downgrades Russian threat, focus exclusively on Taiwan in new foreign policy strategy

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has reoriented the US military to prioritise deterring China’s seizure of Taiwan and shoring up homeland defence, but has downgraded Russia to a second tier, along with several other potential enemies. Hegseth’s re-ranking of …

Asian shares are sharply lower, Tokyo and Taiwan tumble 4%, after Wall Street retreat

Lai urges steps to stabilize Taiwan's economy as U.S. tariffs loom

Taipei, March 31 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has told Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) to take steps to guarantee Taiwan's economic stability ahead of the United States’ expected imposition of “reciprocal tariffs” on Wednesday. In a statement issued …

World News | US Slams China's Call for Informants on Taiwan Independence as 'Irresponsible and Reprehensible'

Washington DC [US], March 31 (ANI): A spokesperson for the US government described a recent request from the Chinese government, urging citizens to report individuals advocating for "Taiwan independence," as "irresponsible and reprehensible …

Taiwan shares end down 4.20%

Taiwan receives its first new-build F-16 Block 70

Lockheed Martin has handed over Taiwan’s first F-16 Block 70 fighter at a ceremony in Greenville, South Carolina. Social media posts dated 29 March show Lockheed officials, including company aeronautics head Greg Ulmer, at the ceremony.  The jet is a two- …