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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’

The Independent UK

Taiwan turned shopping receipts into lottery tickets in 1951; 75 years later, people still keep every bill hoping to win millions

For most people, a shopping receipt is something that quickly disappears into a wallet, pocket or bin. In Taiwan, however, that small strip of paper has a very different role. A routine purchase at a supermarket, café or clothing store can also become an entry into a nationwide lottery, where…

The Times of India

Japan, China coast guard ships face off near disputed East China Sea islands

Japanese and Chinese coast guard ships confronted each other near disputed islands Tuesday. Each nation claimed to have expelled the other's vessels from their territorial waters. The incident occurred near uninhabited islands claimed by both Japan and China. This maritime encounter follows recent diplomatic tensions between the two nations. Both…

The Economic Times

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East China Sea tensions flare: Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed Senkaku Islands

Japan's coast guard expelled Chinese vessels from waters near disputed islands. China stated its coast guard warned and expelled an intruding Japanese fishing boat. The confrontation occurred amid already strained ties between the two Asian powers. The Senkaku-Diaoyu islands remain a major flashpoint for decades. The East China Sea region…

The Times of India

Australian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised

Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan turns shopping receipts into lottery tickets: Every receipt becomes a chance to win nearly Rs 3 cr; this 1951 idea increases tax revenue by 75%

Taiwan's ingenious receipt lottery, launched in 1951, transformed tax collection by incentivizing consumers to demand official bills. This low-cost initiative, linking purchases to a nationwide draw with substantial prizes, effectively curbed underreporting by small businesses. The program dramatically boosted tax revenue by 75% in its first year and continues to…

The Economic Times

Taiwan brings back 'anti-communist' classes after 25 years amid rising China tensions

Taiwan has revived "anti-communist" patriotic classes for military graduates after a 25-year hiatus, citing escalating threats from China. This move aims to instill a clear understanding of national security and the military's purpose. The announcement coincides with a surge in Chinese naval activity around the island, with over 110 vessels…

The Times of India

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Dear Taiwan Semi Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 16

Investors will watch closely for Taiwan Semiconductor's Q2 earnings print coming up in mid-July.

Barchart

AI capex cycle likely to end with market pushback, not spending cuts: Jefferies

Global brokerage Jefferies suggests the AI investment boom might falter not due to tech giants cutting spending, but investor impatience for returns. A significant wealth transfer to North Asia, evident in surging Korean and Taiwanese market caps, highlights where AI capital is flowing. US hyperscalers' recent underperformance and increased debt…

The Economic Times

Taiwan military resumes 'anti-communist' classes for graduates, citing Chinese threat

Taiwan has revived "anti-communist" patriotic classes for its military graduates after a 25-year hiatus, citing escalating threats from China. The defence ministry emphasized the need for graduates to understand national security dangers and their mission. This move follows a record surge in Chinese naval activity near the island, which Beijing…

The Economic Times

Indian toy market holds strong growth potential: China Toy Association Chair

A delegation from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong visited the Indian toy show, where industry representatives explored opportunities for collaboration with their Indian counterparts.

The Economic Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims capture of key Ukrainian city as Putin vows more strikes

Kyiv denies Kostiantynivka has fallen

The Independent UK

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70

Lam Wing-kee, a former Hong Kong bookseller and symbol of resistance to Beijing's crackdown on free speech, has died in Taiwan

The Independent UK

Non-AI Nifty suddenly beating Nasdaq, South Korea & Taiwan bourses: Is the global tech trade finally reversing?

India's Nifty is surprisingly outperforming global tech giants like Nasdaq, South Korea, and Taiwan, marking a potential reversal in the AI-driven market trend. Foreign investors are shifting away from Korean chipmakers, while India's domestic growth drivers offer a more stable outlook. This shift, fueled by concerns over AI 'malinvestment' and…

The Economic Times

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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.

Barchart

I Wouldn’t Touch Supermicro Stock Right Now With a 10-Foot Pole. Here’s Why.

SMCI stock is falling again after a raid on the company's Taiwan offices.

The Conversation

Your summer fiction reading list: five of the best reads of 2026 so far, according to our experts

The best summer companion is a good book. This year has already given us some truly brilliant ones making it really hard to whittle down the best. But no matter what your tastes are, we have you covered. These novels range from historical fiction to gripping crime drama. From 1800s…

Tom’s Hardware

Supermicro denies that its offices were raided by Taiwanese authorities in Nvidia GPU smuggling case — company says that it coordinated with the police and provided access to investigated employees’ workstations and gadgets

The company insists that it's cooperating with Taiwanese authorities and has voluntarily provided access to its premises. It also confirmed with the police that it's the individual, not the institution, that is being looked into with regard to the smuggling cases.

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The Economic Times

India's hidden semiconductor advantage: What's next in the chip journey?

As India accelerates its semiconductor ambitions with a proposed second-phase incentive programme, Equirus says the country is well positioned to evolve from a global chip design hub into a full-stack semiconductor ecosystem. However, it cautions that execution challenges remain and maintains a cautious stance on select semiconductor-related stocks.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan needs ‘hornets’ nest’ of drones, says US diplomat

TAICHUNG - ‌Taiwan needs a “hornets’ nest” of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, the top US diplomat to the democratically governed island said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Foreigners dump Asia stocks at record pace as AI winners get crowded

Foreign investors sold Asian ‌equities at the fastest pace in at least 16 years in the first half of 2026, as a blistering AI-driven rally forced them to trim their biggest winners in South Korea and Taiwan and hunt for laggards at a discount.

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping warns of global turbulence and says China must prepare for ‘perilous storms’ in major address

Chinese leader reaffirms Beijing’s goal of reunifying Taiwan in speech marking 105 years of ruling Communist Party

The Economic Times

President Xi Jinping directs PLA to speed up modernisation

President Xi Jinping has urged the People's Liberation Army to accelerate its modernization to achieve world-class standards by 2027, aiming to safeguard China's sovereignty and development interests. He reiterated the commitment to unifying Taiwan with the mainland, vowing resolute action against secessionists and external interference. Xi also highlighted the Communist…

Tom’s Hardware

Taiwan raids Supermicro and two supply-chain partners in widening Nvidia smuggling probe — nine sites hit as six people summoned for questioning

Taiwan officials raided Supermicro Computer's Taiwan office on Monday, alongside the homes of six individuals and three affiliated company sites

The Times of India

Hormuz, Suez, Taiwan Strait: Why the world’s supply chains now need war-room planning

Global supply chains face unprecedented threats as maritime chokepoints become geopolitical battlegrounds. The US-Iran conflict highlighted how disruptions in vital waterways like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb trigger widespread economic fallout, from soaring freight rates to increased inflation. Other critical routes, including the Suez, Taiwan, Malacca, and Panama…

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