Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je speaks to reporters in Taipei on Aug. 30.
Politics

Taiwan opposition party head summoned for questioning over scandal

Founder's home and party's headquarters searched over shopping center project

30 August 2024
Acer's Copilot+ laptop touchpad has an activity indicator that lights up whenever the AI semiconductor is in use. (Photo by Masaharu Ban)
Artificial intelligence

Acer aims to boost AI PCs to 40% of shipments next year

Price of Copilot+ models to come down as chip supplies improve, CEO says

30 August 2024
NTT and Chunghwa Telecom held a ceremony to mark the new connection between Japan and Taiwan using next-generation IOWN technology, at Musashino, Tokyo, on Aug. 29. (Photo by Kaoru Takatsuki)
Telecommunication

NTT and Chunghwa Telecom launch all-optical link between Japan, Taiwan

First international connection using the Japanese company's next-gen tech

30 August 2024
Mercari's website in traditional Chinese characters enables Taiwanese shoppers to browse for items and make purchases. (Mercari)
Retail

Japan's Mercari app expands crossborder shipping to Taiwan

Move comes as China's Temu, Shein lead direct-to-consumer business

29 August 2024
Customers look at the Australian release of the latest iPhone and Apple Watch models at the Apple Store on September 22, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. 
Technology

Apple orders over 10% more iPhones than last year on AI bet

Company preparing for Sept. 9 launch of first phones with Apple Intelligence

29 August 2024
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, with microphone, speaks with Okinawan business officials in June. (Photo by Shimpei Kawakami)
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan tensions spur Okinawa businesses to make contingency plans

Execs send proposals to local government as security becomes higher priority

29 August 2024
Australian Senator David Fawcett shakes hands with Lai Ching-te in Taiwan in this photo dated May 27. (Photo from David Fawcett's Facebook page)
Interview

Australian senator upholds motion denying China's U.N. claim to Taiwan

David Fawcett highlights economic risk of potential Chinese move to change status quo

27 August 2024
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te attends a graduation ceremony of military academies in Taipei on June 27. The first 100 days of his presidency have been marked by a mix of pressure from China and the domestic political opposition.
Taiwan under Lai

Taiwan's Lai marks 100 days in office as China and opposition test mettle

Administration withstands early parliament drama but budget debate looms

27 August 2024
Taiwan unveils the Narwhal, its first domestically built submarine, in Kaohsiung on Sept. 28, 2023. The defense ministry aims to build a fleet of eight submarines through 2038.
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan's $8.9bn plan for more submarines meets political resistance

Opposition criticism highlights risks to new government's first budget

26 August 2024
A Nvidia display at Computex in Taipei. Nvidia is developing an AI R&D center in Taiwan's capital that will employ 1,000 engineers. 
Opinion

The smart money quietly bets billions on Taiwan remaining at peace

AI titans and other foreign investors sink $25bn into Taiwan despite cross-strait tensions

25 August 2024
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te pays his respects at a ceremony commemorating the war against Chinese forces on the frontline island of Kinmen on Aug. 23.
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan's Lai visits island off China, pledging both peace and defense

Kinmen trip comes day after Taiwanese military personnel convicted of spying for Beijing

23 August 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. aims to start up the fabrication facility in Dresden by 2027.
Semiconductors

TSMC breaks ground on first Europe chip fab with eye on auto sector

Chipmaker scrambles for staff in Dresden to avoid delays in overseas expansion

21 August 2024
Former Taiwanese Digital Minister Audrey Tang speaks with reporters in Sydney on Aug. 13. (Photo by Rurika Imahashi)
International relations

'Pre-bunking' is key tactic in disinformation fight, says Taiwan's Audrey Tang

Former digital minister says important to warn public to brace for fake news

16 August 2024
Ko Wen-je, leader of the Taiwan People's Party, has blamed the alleged misreporting of campaign expenses on an accountant.
Politics

Taiwan's third-largest party dogged by corruption scandals

Taiwan People's Party's support plunges to 6% amid backlash

16 August 2024
In recent years, quite a few American politicians and foreign policy experts have vocally demanded that Taiwan increase its defense spending.
Opinion

Excessive U.S. pressure on Taiwan defense spending plays into CCP's hands

American policy influencers should explain that Taipei needs encouragement, not punishment

15 August 2024
Taiwanese high-tech manufacturer Foxconn says it will begin shipping the latest Nvidia AI servers by the end of this year. 
Technology

Foxconn 'on track' to ship latest Nvidia AI servers next quarter

Taiwanese supplier downplays concerns over shipment delays of GB200

14 August 2024
Amid surging labor demand in an AI boom, Vietnam aims to train at least 50,000 chip engineers and designers by 2030 as industry giants look to offset severe staff shortages in their home markets. (Illustration by Yoshiko Kawano)
The Big Story

Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool

US, Taiwan, South Korean players beat path to Vietnam though boom strains resources

14 August 2024
Shan Jizhang, a founder, chairman and CEO of Black Sesame International, second from the right, stands next to Hong Kong Exchange CEO Bonnie Chan at the listing ceremony on Aug. 8. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
IPO

TSMC-linked China auto chip maker plunges over 30% in Hong Kong IPO

Black Sesame International's weak debut clouds city's tech stock strategy

8 August 2024
A rescuer stands by trucks equipped with cranes conveyed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Kyiv region of northern Ukraine, on April 25, 2023.
Opinion

Japan and South Korea must put 'Asia First' over Ukraine support

Focusing on aid to Kyiv risks compromising the two nations' regional security needs

8 August 2024
Soldiers participate in a drill in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on July 23.
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan's defense budget will hit new record next year, president says

Lai says $19.7bn plan will help 'ensure peace and prosperity'

6 August 2024
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, left, and Defense Minister Wellington Koo Li-hsiung, center, attend a ceremony with new army recruits at a military camp in Taichung in June.
Asia Insight

Taiwan turns to own 'Iron Duke' Wellington Koo to deter China

Civilian defense minister aims to sharpen asymmetric warfare capabilities

6 August 2024
Japanese stocks have been in a downward spiral since Aug. 1, a day after the Bank of Japan aggressively raised interest rates to 0.25% from 0.1% and said it was open to more hikes this year. (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki)
Equities

Japan stocks dive 4,451 points, more than Black Monday in 1987

Yen surges to 141 per dollar as potential U.S. recession spooks investors

5 August 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris could become the first female U.S. president.
U.S. elections 2024

Harris could become the 1st female U.S. leader; Asia's had several

Over 13 Asian countries and regions including Australia and Taiwan have had women heads

4 August 2024
An early chocoZAP gym in Osaka in 2022. As of May 2024, the number in Japan had eached 1,500. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
Consumer

Japan's affordable gyms plan to expand into China and Taiwan

Fitness facilities offer personal care, laundry and games with more to come

4 August 2024
In May, Izukyu began operating the Ma Ji Train, decorated inside and out with scenery from Taiwan. (Izukyu)
Travel & Leisure

Japan railway teams with Taipei Metro to bring Asia tourists to Izu

Izukyu uses local olives, Taiwan-style lanterns to expand appeal of resort area

4 August 2024