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Taiwan detains Nvidia employee in Super Micro probe, Taiwan media says

Taiwanese authorities have taken into custody an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation concerning the unlawful export of AI servers. These servers, which included Nvidia chips, fall under United States export restrictions established in 2022. This detention is linked to a wider investigation into the shipment of Super Micro…

The Economic Times

Taiwan detects one Chinese aircraft, seven naval vessels near island

Taiwan detected one Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating nearby. Earlier, three Chinese aircraft and seven naval ships were observed around the island. One aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's southwestern air defense zone. Taiwan's armed forces monitored these military movements and responded appropriately. China claims Taiwan…

The Economic Times

‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons

From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown

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China trains its guns on American warship replica

Satellite images show a structure resembling a US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang since at least June. The feature was first identified by Joseph Wen, co-founder of the Taiwan Defense Studies Initiative. China's Defense Ministry didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The…

The Economic Times

Goldman Sachs Names the Asian Currencies Riding the AI Boom. South Korea and Taiwan Are Leading

Goldman Sachs said Asia's foreign exchange market has effectively split between economies benefiting from booming AI investment and chip exports and nations more vulnerable to rising energy costs.

International Business Times

Diplomatic snub? China and Japan clash over ASEAN encounter

China-Japan Foreign Ministers: China and Japan have offered conflicting accounts of whether their foreign ministers met during the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, highlighting worsening ties. Beijing denied any interaction despite Japan's claim of a brief exchange. The dispute reflects lingering tensions over Taiwan, strained diplomacy, declining tourism, and growing…

The Economic Times

China and Japan differ on whether their foreign ministers spoke last week at ASEAN

Japan and China are giving conflicting accounts about whether their foreign ministers briefly spoke last week

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Finding Her Voice Across Two Film Industries: Taiwanese Filmmaker Piper Yu Builds Stories Between Taiwan and New York

Over the past decade, Taiwanese filmmaker Piper Yu has built a career across more than 100 productions

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Experience: I hunt for missing hikers in remote mountains

Since I started doing search and rescue five years ago, I have found seven survivors. Sadly, the number I find dead is higher

The Guardian - UK

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

Taiwan Documentary and Film Festival screening in Bangkok before Khon Kaen

Only two days remain for the eighth edition of the Taiwan Documentary and Film Festival, one of the most anticipated annual events for film lovers seeking distinctive stories and rarely screened works.

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

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan Semiconductor Just Doubled Down on the AI Megatrend. Why TSMC Still Has Room to Run.

TSMC beat earnings estimates, raised its full-year outlook, and reinforced confidence in the long-term AI boom.

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2 ETFs to Access the World's Best-Performing Stock Markets In 2026

Taiwan and South Korea ETFs EWT and EWY have surged over 50% and 70% in 2026, fueled by AI-driven gains in TSMC, MediaTek, SK hynix, and Samsung amid the memory chip shortage.

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Ex-TSMC manager first to be indicted under National Security Act for allegedly attempting to leak core Taiwanese chipmaking technologies to China

They could face up to seven years in prison.

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Taiwan indicts ex-TSMC manager for allegedly stealing chip secrets for China — first case of its kind links managers to Chinese semiconductor materials analysis company

Taiwanese prosecutors indicted a former TSMC deputy manager on Monday for allegedly copying 21 confidential documents.

The Independent UK

An excavation in Taiwan searches for remains of Japanese soldiers lost in WWII ship sinking

Experts have begun an excavation in Taiwan to recover the remains of Japanese soldiers from World War II

The Economic Times

Global Market: Citi downgrades South Korea to neutral as AI chip volatility mounts

Citigroup has downgraded South Korea to neutral after a year-long overweight stance, citing heightened volatility in AI-linked chip stocks and stretched valuations. While remaining positive on the long-term AI theme, the brokerage retained an overweight rating on Taiwan and upgraded China, signalling a shift in emerging market positioning.

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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

TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment

Speaking after blockbuster second-quarter results on Thursday, Chief Financial Officer Wendell Huang said the company is "very happy" with progress in Arizona, which is why it decided to ramp up investment to $265 billion.

Times Life

The Atlas Moth Has No Mouth and Its Entire Adult Life Runs on One Tank of Fat

Born already running on emptyWhen the atlas moth breaks out of its cocoon, it has already eaten its last meal, and that meal happened weeks earlier, when it was still a caterpillar. The adult moth has no functional mouth. No digestive system. The structures that would form a feeding apparatus…

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Taiwan Semiconductor’s $100 Billion Arizona Expansion Is a Bullish Sign for Investors

TSMC stock still looks like a 'Buy' after its latest earnings print.

The Times of India

Meet Huang Yung-fu: The former soldier who began painting at 86 and helped save Taiwan’s Rainbow Village from demolition

At an age when most people have long retired, Huang Yung-fu picked up a paintbrush and changed the fate of an entire community. Living alone in an aging military settlement in Taichung, Taiwan, the former soldier began covering the drab concrete walls around his home with bright birds, animals and…

The Economic Times

Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan': President Lai Ching-te

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te called for unity against China's threats. He urged his party to oppose Beijing's 'red terror' and protect democracy. Lai emphasized Taiwan's independent identity and its right to self-determination. He stated that Taiwan is already an independent country, not subordinate to China. The president highlighted Taiwan's strength…

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A $100 Billion Reason to Buy Taiwan Semi Stock Now

TSMC’s massive investment signals growing ambitions, giving investors another reason to watch the chip giant closely.

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