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Taiwan plans 16% defence spending hike for 2027

Taiwan's cabinet will propose a sixteen percent defense spending rise for 2027. This proposed budget will exceed one trillion Taiwan dollars for the first time. China has increased military and political pressure on Taiwan recently. Taiwan is also responding to calls from Washington to bolster its own defense. The island…

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Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights and relocates 300,000 people as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin

Outer bands of storm hits northern Taiwan, including the capital Taipei, bringing rain

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Taipei says China's traffic control order for Taiwan Strait during typhoon is 'ridiculous'

Taiwan has called China's traffic control attempts in the Taiwan Strait ridiculous. Beijing claims the strait and has imposed measures due to an approaching typhoon. Taiwan's government stated China has no right to restrict international waters access. The Coast Guard has not detected abnormal Chinese vessel movements in the area.…

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Hyderabad airport enhances Taipei-Hyd-Dubai cargo corridor with Emirates SkyCargo Ops

Hyderabad Airport recently celebrated the launch of Emirates SkyCargo's new Boeing 777 Freighter service, which establishes a vital connection between Taipei, Hyderabad, and Dubai. This dedicated freighter enhances trade links and significantly boosts cargo movement in the strategically important Taipei-Hyderabad-Dubai corridor. The initiative ensures efficient handling of high-value shipments and…

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Unnati Hooda beats Devika Sihag to enter semifinals of Taipei Open

Unnati Hooda secured a straight-game victory in her quarterfinal match. She defeated Devika Sihag to reach the Taipei Open semifinals. Hooda won the first game 23-21 after a close contest. The third seed then maintained her momentum to win the second game. She will now face her next opponent in…

The Economic Times

PM defends stance on China

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed Taiwan's criticism of Thailand's support for the One China policy on Thursday, saying Bangkok's position would not affect economic ties with Taipei.

Bangkok Post

‘A statement of freedom’: T-shirt slogan goes viral and book sales rocket in Taiwan after Hong Kong raids

Taiwanese people look on with concern at fate of Hong Kong’s independent booksellers, after series of arrests in recent months

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Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes

Taiwan reported a significant increase in Chinese coast guard vessel activity around the island in June. This surge prompted Taipei to plan drills simulating potential Chinese escalations near its Pacific coast. Officials noted that some Chinese vessels are former naval destroyers, posing a heightened threat. The increased activity strains Taiwan's…

The Economic Times

Jensen Huang's signature black leather jacket just sold at Sotheby's for nearly $1 million—and the money is going to young tech builders

The Nvidia CEO's Tom Ford jacket, photomatched to a 2023 Taipei appearance, carried a $40,000-$60,000 estimate.

Fortune

TSMC Stock Slides Despite Crushing Q2 Estimates With Fifth Straight Record Profit

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) delivered a fifth consecutive record quarterly profit, beating Wall Street expectations. At the time of writing, TSMC stock rose 1.23% to close at NT$2,470 ($76.72) in Taipei.

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Ayush, Unnati, Lakshya bow out in dismal day for India at Japan Open

Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda fought gallantly before exiting the Japan Open. Lakshya Sen also lost in straight games, marking a disappointing day for India. Ayush Shetty showed grit but ultimately lost to the second seed in a long match. Unnati Hooda faced her second defeat against Huang…

The Economic Times

Flight pulled over typhoon

Thai Airways International has cancelled a Taipei-Bangkok flight scheduled for July 12 as Typhoon Bavi continues to disrupt air travel in the region.

Bangkok Post

More flights to Taipei and Shanghai cancelled due to Typhoon Bavi

Thai Airways International has cancelled more flights between Bangkok and Shanghai and Bangkok and Taipei this weekend due to the impact of Typhoon Bavi.

Bangkok Post

Dozens of Hong Kong flights cancelled as Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan

Dozens of outbound flights from Hong Kong to Taiwan, mainland China and Japan originally scheduled for later this week have been cancelled due to Super Typhoon Bavi, with some local carriers offering special arrangements for affected passengers.

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Thai Airways cancels flights between Bangkok and Taipei as typhoon moves closer

Thai Airways International (THAI) suspends one flight between Bangkok and Taipei on Friday and five more on Saturday as Typhoon Bavi approaches the island.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers

ON BOARD THE TAIWAN COAST GUARD SHIP PP-10081, Taiwan Strait - T aiwan's government took a small group ‌of foreign lawmakers on a Coast Guard ship around sensitive Taiwan-controlled islands next to the Chinese coast on Thursday, pushing back against China's Coast Guard whose patrols have angered Taipei.

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Taiwan revives ‘anti-communist education’ for military cadets amid China threat

Taipei says ‘it is necessary for them to clearly understand national security threats’

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, once detained by China, dies in Taipei

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, who fled to Taiwan amid fears of ‌Chinese persecution, has died at the age of 70, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday, citing Taiwanese media.

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Kidambi Srikanth ends runner-up at US Open Super 300 badminton tournament

India's Kidambi Srikanth secured a runner-up finish at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament, losing a hard-fought final to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang. Despite a strong comeback in the second game, Srikanth couldn't overcome the pace and intensity of his younger opponent, ultimately falling in three games. This marks…

The Economic Times

Badminton: Srikanth ends runner-up at US Open

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Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics

Rising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. Despite a US-Iran deal, supply chain disruptions persist, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Vendors in Taipei and Bangkok report significant price hikes for essential items like bags and…

The Economic Times

China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activities

International concern is mounting over China's assertive maritime actions near Taiwan. The US, Britain, France, and Germany have voiced alarm, while Taiwan expresses gratitude for their support. Beijing claims these patrols are legitimate exercises, but Taipei and its allies view them as maritime expansionism threatening regional stability and international law.…

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Heavy rains from nearby Typhoon Mekkhala pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coast

Typhoon Mekkhala's outer bands have unleashed heavy rains and localized flooding across Taipei and southern Taiwan. Authorities are evacuating over 200 residents in eastern Taiwan due to a rapidly filling barrier lake, a stark reminder of last year's deadly breach. While no casualties are reported yet, the island braces for…

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From GPU Dominance to Optical Scale-Up: DIGITIMES Decodes AI's Next Inflection Point

TAIPEI, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DIGITIMES will host an exclusive webinar on June 30, 2026 (08:30 GMT+8) examining the two structural forces redefining AI computing infrastructure: the architectural shift from monolithic GPU silicon toward application-specific and edge deployments, and the industry's accelerating transition to optical interconnects as electrical bandwidth…

The Times of India

China condemns new Taiwan intelligence tip website, vows ‘resolute countermeasures’

Beijing has reacted sharply to Taiwan's latest intelligence initiative designed for Chinese nationals, warning of 'strong counteractions' and charging Taipei with provoking further strains across the Strait. The website, introduced by Taiwan's National Security Bureau, is intended as a secure means of communication, reflecting increasing frustration among the Chinese populace…

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