Taiwan

Taiwan chip giant TSMC sued for alleged discrimination

The suit alleges that the world's largest contract manufacturer of chips -- used in everything from Apple iPhones to Nvidia's AI hardware -- unfairly favors Asian staff in terms of hiring, firing and working standards.

Taiwan shuts offices, schools as Super Typhoon Kong-rey nears

Kong-rey was packing wind gusts of nearly 250 kilometres per hour (155 miles per hour), according to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center.

China's military encircles Taiwan in 'warning' drills

Outlying islands administered by Taipei were on "heightened alert" and "aircraft and ships will respond to enemy situations in accordance with the engagement rules", Taiwan's defence ministry said.

Taiwan shuts down for second day as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall

Krathon was packing sustained wind speeds of 126 kilometres (78 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 162 kph just before reaching the southern seaport city of Kaohsiung, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).

10 photogenic places to visit in Asia to blow up your Instagram

If you are someone with a passion for photography, be you a novice or an expert, bring out your camera with you, as we have prepared a list of 10 camera-friendly places to visit in Asia so you can get your dream shots.

Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years, four deaths reported

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing four people, injuring dozens and sparking a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted

Polls close in Taiwan election under China's glare

Polls closed at 4:00 pm (0800 GMT) after the electorate of nearly 20 million cast ballots in fine, sunny weather.

4 lesser-known islands to visit in Asia

When it comes to island destinations in Asia, Bali, Phuket, and the Maldives are the first ones to cross your mind. However, if you are one to explore and not just tour, here are 5 lesser-known islands to visit in Asia that will help create some core memories.

The Taiwan Question: China-US battle for semiconductor supremacy

Taiwanese fabrication plants dominate the semiconductor fabrication or foundry market, earning over 60 percent of global revenue.

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

Taiwan chip giant TSMC sued for alleged discrimination

The suit alleges that the world's largest contract manufacturer of chips -- used in everything from Apple iPhones to Nvidia's AI hardware -- unfairly favors Asian staff in terms of hiring, firing and working standards.

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

Taiwan shuts offices, schools as Super Typhoon Kong-rey nears

Kong-rey was packing wind gusts of nearly 250 kilometres per hour (155 miles per hour), according to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

China's military encircles Taiwan in 'warning' drills

Outlying islands administered by Taipei were on "heightened alert" and "aircraft and ships will respond to enemy situations in accordance with the engagement rules", Taiwan's defence ministry said.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Taiwan shuts down for second day as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall

Krathon was packing sustained wind speeds of 126 kilometres (78 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 162 kph just before reaching the southern seaport city of Kaohsiung, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

10 photogenic places to visit in Asia to blow up your Instagram

If you are someone with a passion for photography, be you a novice or an expert, bring out your camera with you, as we have prepared a list of 10 camera-friendly places to visit in Asia so you can get your dream shots.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years, four deaths reported

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing four people, injuring dozens and sparking a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted

January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024

Polls close in Taiwan election under China's glare

Polls closed at 4:00 pm (0800 GMT) after the electorate of nearly 20 million cast ballots in fine, sunny weather.

March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023

4 lesser-known islands to visit in Asia

When it comes to island destinations in Asia, Bali, Phuket, and the Maldives are the first ones to cross your mind. However, if you are one to explore and not just tour, here are 5 lesser-known islands to visit in Asia that will help create some core memories.

August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022

The Taiwan Question: China-US battle for semiconductor supremacy

Taiwanese fabrication plants dominate the semiconductor fabrication or foundry market, earning over 60 percent of global revenue.

August 13, 2022
August 13, 2022

Pelosi’s Taiwan visit: Overstepping China’s ‘red line’

US-China friction over Taiwan likely to have worrying impacts on global stability.