Research: ISDs pose national security threat in Taiwan

Research reveals that illicit streaming devices (ISDs) in Taiwan are not only enabling rampant piracy, but also potentially pose significant cybersecurity threats to consumers and national infrastructure. The study was released at an enforcement workshop …

All Round 3.2 Offshore Wind Contracts Submitted in Taiwan

All five projects that were awarded capacity in Taiwan’s 3.2 offshore wind tender round have submitted their contracts to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOE). According to MOE, one developer had already submitted its contract, while the remaining four …

We support relations with Taiwan, but against its independence – Chinese envoy

Amid the global debate on Taiwan’s status as an independent nation, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, on Monday said China does not object to countries developing relations with Taiwan. Rather, according to …

Taiwan test-fires US-furnished HIMARS for first time

This image from the state-run Central News Agency shows Taiwan's military firing a U.S.-supplied High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, for the first time on May 12, 2025. (CNA) Taiwanese troops fired U.S.-supplied High Mobility Artillery …

Taiwan’s cement producers see overall positive 4M results

Cement companies in Taiwan reported mostly improved results for the January-April 2025 period as sales increased in April. Taiwan Cement Co saw earnings increase by 9.1 per cent to TWD12,681.3m (US$416.8m) in April 2025 from TWD11,626.5m in April 2024.  …

Two Taiwan allies attend Beijing forum as China steps up diplomatic pressure

By Liz Lee and Eduardo Baptista BEIJING (Reuters) - Haiti's foreign minister was one of Taiwan's two diplomatic allies attending a forum on Tuesday in Beijing between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries, as China steps up its pressure …

Taiwan Futures Exchange Newsletter - May 2025

TAIFEX reported a total trading volume of 34,010,386 contracts, with an average daily volume (ADV) of 1,700,519 contracts for April 2025. Amid recent market fluctuations, key equity index futures recorded month-over-month growth. TAIEX Futures (TX) rose 17 …

Taiwan conducts first live-fire test of US-supplied HIMARS rocket system

Taiwan's military has test-fired for the first time a new rocket system supplied by the United States in an apparent attempt to keep China in check. The military conducted the live-fire drill of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, at …

Taiwan Insurers Hit by Losses in April on US Dollar Slump

Taiwan’s biggest insurers posted a total loss of NT$18.7 billion in April due to currency volatility after US President Donald Trump warned of a wave of global trade tariffs. The insurers suffered the the worst shortfall for a single month in 1 1/2 …

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