Taiwan chip giant TSMC sees all-time high revenue in August
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC said Thursday its August revenue rose nearly 60 percent to a record high of Tw$218.13 billion ($7.06 billion) on soaring global demand.
Taiwan tycoon to train three million ‘civilian warriors’
A colourful Taiwanese tycoon unveiled plans Thursday to train more than three million “civilian warriors” to help defend the democratic island in the event of a Chinese invasion, donating TW$1 billion ($33 million) of his own money.
Five arrested in Hong Kong over Southeast Asia job scams
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused Washington of seeking to prolong the conflict in Ukraine and of fuelling conflicts elsewhere in the world, including with the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.
Snickers owner apologises after referring to Taiwan as a country
American candy giant Mars Wrigley has insisted it “respects China’s national sovereignty” and apologised after an advert for its Snickers bar referred to Taiwan as a country, sparking outrage on the mainland.
China’s Taiwan war games threaten more global supply chain disruption
Chinese military exercises around Taiwan are set to disrupt one of the world’s busiest shipping zones, analysts told AFP, highlighting the island’s critical position in already stretched global supply chains.
Taiwan chip giant head warns war would devastate global supply
The head of Taiwanese tech giant TSMC warned an invasion of the island would render his factory “not operable” as tensions rise ahead of a potential visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Carrefour finishes Asia exit with Taiwan sale
French supermarket chain Carrefour said Tuesday it had agreed to sell its Taiwanese shops to its partner in the country, Uni-President, thus completing its exit from Asia.
Samsung begins production of advanced 3nm chips
Samsung Electronics became the first chipmaker in the world to mass produce advanced 3-nanometre microchips, the company said Thursday, as it seeks to catch up with Taiwan’s TSMC.
US adds Taiwan, Vietnam to currency monitoring list
No major US trading partners such as China have been labeled as manipulating their currencies, but Taiwan and Vietnam were added to a “monitoring list” of foreign exchange policies, the Treasury Department said Friday. Washington also will continue “closely monitoring” China’s actions and again raised concerns about Beijing’s “lack of transparency” in its moves to […]
Visitors from 39 countries can enjoy Globe 5G mobile services
Foreigners from 39 countries who will be visiting the Philippines can now enjoy Globe’s 5G mobile services. As the country reopens its borders, Globe is enabling tourists to experience 5G in major Philippine destinations. Countries where Globe has inbound roaming partnerships include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong […]
