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Drones and jets: China shows off new air power

ZHUHAI: China on Tuesday showed off its increasingly sophisticated air power including surveillance drones and jets...

Published 28 Sep, 2021 09:22am

World

China's Xi warns of 'grim' situation with Taiwan

TAIPEI: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that relations between Beijing and Taipei were "grim" on Sunday, urging...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 05:01pm

Business & Finance

Taiwan applies to join Pacific trade deal days after China

Signed by 11 Asia-Pacific countries in 2018, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is the region's biggest free-trade pact and accounts for around 13.5 percent of the global economy

Published 23 Sep, 2021 09:44am

Business & Finance

Taiwan Aug export orders seen rising for 18th consecutive month

The median forecast from a poll of 18 economists expects export orders to jump 20.7% from the year-ago period. Forecasts for growth ranged from 18% to 24.5%

Published 22 Sep, 2021 11:32am

World

Typhoon drenches Taiwan but spares island a direct hit

TAIPEI: Typhoon Chanthu unleashed powerful winds and heavy rain on eastern Taiwan Sunday, disrupting travel links ...

Published 12 Sep, 2021 11:14am

World

Taiwan thanks US for approving $750mn howitzer sale

Biden has been more open to working with China on common causes such as climate change

Published 05 Aug, 2021 10:32am

Markets

Taiwan buys about 55,000 tonnes of corn

HAMBURG: Taiwan’s MFIG purchasing group bought about 55,000 tonnes of animal feed corn to expected to be sourced...

Published 04 Aug, 2021 04:14am

Business & Finance

Chipmaker TSMC says too early to say on Germany expansion

On TSMC's $12 billion factory in the US state of Arizona, Liu said the expansion would support client demand, especially in infrastructure and national security

Published 26 Jul, 2021 10:05am

World

Taiwan to ease COVID-19 restrictions as cases drop

While some of those curbs were eased this month, the so-called level 3 alert has been in force and is due to end on July 26

Published 23 Jul, 2021 10:23am

World

Taiwan and US restart trade talks despite China opposition

Both sides agreed to set up several working groups for further discussions on issues such as vaccine production, Taipei officials said.

Published 30 Jun, 2021 04:39pm

World

Taiwan reports first domestic case of Delta COVID variant

Taiwan's tally of infections stands at 14,545 since the pandemic began, including 623 deaths.

Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:44pm

Business & Finance

Foxconn founder asks Taiwan to allow vaccine talks with Chinese firm

Gou said by making the purchase and donation known internationally, the government does not need to worry about the issue of "fake" vaccines.

Published 18 Jun, 2021 10:35am

World

Taiwan reports new record Chinese jet incursion

The incursion came a day after NATO said China's increasingly aggressive military goals threatened international order.

Updated 15 Jun, 2021 06:06pm

World

China warns US against trade deal with Taiwan

US Secretary of State added fuel to the fire on Monday when he told a congressional hearing in Washington that discussions would begin on a trade deal.

Published 08 Jun, 2021 04:49pm

World

US eyes possible trade deal with Taiwan: Blinken

Though Washington severed diplomatic relations with Taipei in 1979 to recognize Beijing as China's sole official representative, the United States remains Taiwan's most powerful ally and its top arms supplier.

Published 08 Jun, 2021 10:45am

World

US senators in Taiwan and announce vaccine donation

It bristles whenever countries send delegations to Taiwan or push for its recognition on the world stage.

Published 06 Jun, 2021 11:24am

World

Japan donates more than 1 million AstraZeneca jabs to Taiwan

"We have received requests from various countries and areas for the provision of vaccines," Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters in Tokyo.

Published 04 Jun, 2021 10:04am

Business & Finance

Japan approves chip development project with Taiwan's TSMC

Semiconductors are an essential part of modern tech from smartphones to games consoles and new cars, with the auto industry one of the hardest hit by the shortage.

Published 01 Jun, 2021 10:41am

World

Taiwan reports another rise in domestic COVID-19 cases

It continues to readjust its infection numbers following delays in reporting positive tests.

Published 28 May, 2021 11:12am

Life & Style

Fast & Furious star Cena apologises for calling Taiwan a country

"I did many, many interviews for Fast & Furious 9, and I made a mistake during one interview," Cena said.

Published 25 May, 2021 09:47pm

Markets

Indonesia stocks rise ahead of c.bank meet, Asian currencies up

The country's industrial production for April marked the 15th consecutive month of year-on-year growth, even as it battles a sharp rise in coronavirus infections.

Published 25 May, 2021 01:13pm

World

Taiwan reports further rise in COVID-19 cases

It continues to readjust its infection numbers following delays in reporting positive tests.

Published 25 May, 2021 12:25pm

Markets

Taiwan shares surge nearly 5%, easing dollar supports Asian FX

However, stocks markets in the developing economies of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines were broadly lower as worries over the virus and its impact on their economies remain.

Published 18 May, 2021 11:49am

Markets

South Africa's rand weaker as rising Asian coronavirus cases dent risk demand

In a poll by Reuters last week, all 25 of economists surveyed see the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of South Africa's Reserve Bank (SARB) keeping its repo rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting at a record low 3.5% next week.

Published 17 May, 2021 03:36pm

Markets

South Korean stocks end lower as virus spikes across Asia spur caution

The won has lost 4.3% against the dollar this year.

Published 17 May, 2021 03:25pm

Markets

Taiwan bought 89,425 tonnes wheat of US-origin last week

The wheat was bought in two consignments comprising various wheat types for shipment from the US Pacific Northwest coast in July and August.

Published 17 May, 2021 12:46pm

Business & Finance

TSMC's Q1 profit rises 19% on strong chip demand

The Taiwanese company had already flagged a plan to spend $25 billion to $28 billion this year to develop and produce advanced chips.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 12:10pm

World

Biden sends unofficial US delegation to Taiwan

Biden has made clear he wishes to cooperate with China on common causes such as climate change.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 10:54am

Print

Egypt ‘seizes’ megaship over nearly $1bn Suez claim

CAIRO: A megaship which blocked Egypt's Suez Canal and crippled world trade for nearly a week has been 'seized' on...

Published 14 Apr, 2021 03:21am

World

US warns China over moves on Philippines, Taiwan

He was using language from the Taiwan Relations Act, under which the United States is obliged to provide the island with the means to defend itself against Beijing.

Updated 08 Apr, 2021 05:03pm