Taiwan elections
Xi's unification ambitions loom in Taiwan presidential vote
Island finds itself caught between Chinese and American interests
Semiconductors
TSMC-Sony venture calls for more chip suppliers to invest in Japan
Operator of Kumamoto factory says construction is making 'steady progress'
The Big Story
The great nanometer chip race
China looks for shortcuts as TSMC, Samsung and Intel push the limits of miniaturization
Technology
Taiwanese tech startups pile into ASEAN amid risks in China
From Singapore to Vietnam, companies tap Southeast Asia in expansion drive
Semiconductors
Taiwan's PSMC to rev up auto chip business with Japan plant
CEO aims to boost segment to 30% of sales, tapping Tohoku region's supply chain
Markets
India, Taiwan stocks draw emerging-market investors as China slumps
Growth hopes lift Sensex to record; U.S. rate cut chatter boosts other currencies
Markets
Livestreaming platform 17Live eyes ASEAN growth as shares falter at debut
Vertex-backed shell company's merger with Taiwan-founded startup tackles tough market
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Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Taiwan's defining moment
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Taiwan elections
Taiwan's top diplomat sees stable foreign policy under Lai presidency
Foreign Minister Wu hails upcoming deal with India to accept migrant workers
Trade
New CPTPP chair Canada should seek to engage Taiwan: ex-officials
Working group invitation floated, but Beijing sure to oppose
The Big Story
Taiwan's defining moment: Election to determine future of relations with China
Against backdrop of Ukraine and Hong Kong, voters must choose confrontation or compromise with Beijing
Technology
Taiwan outlines five critical tech fields under its protection
Move to safeguard semiconductors, defense, space seen as attempt to block leaks
Comment
Will China really invade? Caution and optimism in Taiwan
Complacency over island's security grows ahead of January presidential vote
Travel & Leisure
Bedbugs threaten to bite Asia's post-COVID travel recovery
Scares in South Korea, Hong Kong and elsewhere are manageable, experts say
Books
Hit cookbook explores the multiethnic roots of Taiwanese cuisine
Clarissa Wei highlights diverse influences to argue that the island's cooking is not 'Chinese' food
Interview
In Taiwan crisis, Japan to play role like Poland to Ukraine: ex-general
Former SDF top brass says country should prepare to take in 100,000-plus refugees
Economy
Japan sinks to new low in digital ranking on talent shortage
Tokyo, just ahead of Malaysia, falls further behind South Korea, Taiwan and China
Indo-Pacific
A protracted Taiwan war likely to favor U.S. over China, analysts say
But an election win by Trump, who advocates America-first policy, seen as risk to Taipei
International relations
Taiwan picks new U.S. envoy, tapping representative to EU
Alexander Yui replaces a well-connected predecessor who is running for vice president
Interview
Taiwan to continue shifting investment away from China, minister says
Southeast and South Asia benefiting as Beijing piles on pressure before elections
The Nikkei View
Taiwan's presidential vote is a chance to show the power of democracy
Island's residents should make their will clear despite interference from China
Technology
Taiwan's Foxconn seen boosting India iPhone output with $1.5bn plant
Apple supplier announces new facility as focus moves beyond China
Taiwan elections
Who are the candidates in Taiwan's three-way presidential race?
Winner of Jan. 13 election will succeed Tsai Ing-wen and set course for island democracy
Opinion
U.S. does not have to choose between Ukraine and Taiwan
Allies make the difference in supporting America's stability mission
Taiwan elections
Taiwan's presidential front-runner picks U.S. envoy as running mate
Hsiao Bi-khim's international experience, political success seen as plus for campaign