Taiwan dollar falls to 14-month low due to dollar strength and dividends
The Taiwanese dollar has hit its lowest point since April of last year, wiping out the gains from last year’s significant rally. This decline is mainly driven by a strong U.S. dollar and record dividends, which are affecting market sentiment. In the Taipei market yesterday, the currency dropped by 0.6%, ending at NT$32.178 against the […]
Trump announces that Taiwan is increasing its investment in an Arizona chipmaking facility.
Cerbras Systems CEO Discusses AI Chip Production President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Taiwan is set to expand its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Arizona, which he believes could elevate the U.S. semiconductor market share to 50% by the time he concludes his term. “We’re creating more jobs, and we have more people employed than […]
Taiwan Officials Inspect Super Micro Offices as Investigation into Nvidia AI Chip Smuggling to China Widens
Taiwan Raids Super Micro Offices in AI Chip Investigation The Taiwanese government has launched raids on Super Micro’s offices and various local affiliates as part of an ongoing probe into the suspected illegal export of Nvidia AI chips to China. According to reports, Taiwanese prosecutors have intensified their crackdown on tech smuggling. This includes systematic […]
Taiwan requires American weapons for protection as the danger from China increases, a diplomat explains.
US Diplomat in Taiwan Emphasizes Need for Homegrown Defense The leading U.S. diplomat in Taiwan has underscored the necessity for the island to acquire American-made weaponry for its self-defense. This comes in the wake of increased threats from China, which maintains that Taiwan is part of its territory. Alexander Yui Turley, who heads the Taipei […]
Beijing’s Military Influence Hangs Heavily Over Important Taiwan Technology Conference
Chinese aircraft and naval vessels have been a constant presence as Taiwan hosted a significant technology event. This year’s COMPUTEX Taipei seemed overshadowed by military tensions. Reports indicated that the gathering ended with a notable naval standoff on the last day. Key figures in chip production and AI, such as those from Intel, Nvidia, and […]
Taiwan coast guard removes 4 Chinese ships from protected waters
Coast Guard Tensions Between Taiwan and China Taiwan’s Coast Guard recently reported the expulsion of four Chinese vessels that had entered restricted waters near Taiwan’s southwestern coast. The backdrop of this incident is a long-standing claim by China that Taiwan—an independent democracy—belongs to its territory. This assertion continues to stir regional tensions and draw global […]
Inside India newsletter: Reasons behind the rapid rise of Taiwan and South Korea’s stock markets compared to India in just a week
AI’s Impact on India’s Economy Hello, this is Priyanka Salve writing from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “within India” — a hub for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economies. This week, we’re diving into how AI-driven advancements at TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix are altering the landscape of Asian markets. […]
Hegseth Parts Ways With ‘Fantastic’ Navy Secretary Due to Delay in Important Taiwan Arms Delivery During Iran War
Army Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to have dismissed comments from a top aide who connected the halt of extensive arms deliveries to Taiwan with the ongoing conflict in Iran. During a statement on Saturday, Hegseth mentioned that the arms stockpile is in “very good” shape, implying that the ongoing war hasn’t triggered delays in the […]
Taiwan Deploys Fighter Jets as China Expands Its Military Patrols
Taiwan has deployed fighter jets and naval vessels to keep an eye on increasing military movements from China near the island. Reports indicate that Chinese aircraft and ships were involved in a “joint combat readiness patrol” late Monday, as communicated by the X news agency. This escalation from China’s military followed an announcement from the […]
Is China Likely to Invade Taiwan Within the Next Five Years?
Experts in national security suggest that Chinese President Xi Jinping might not need to mount a full invasion of Taiwan to pose a significant risk to the island, the U.S., and the global tech economy. Some advisors to former President Donald Trump are sounding alarms that Xi could make moves against Taiwan within the next […]