Not Your Everyday Snow Cone From Mexican to Taiwanese treats, an exploration of Bayou City's beautiful diversity through its finest shaved ice purveyors. Texas Observer · Aug 1, 2023
3 Quality Chip Stocks to Consider This August With the growing demand for consumer electronics and the rapid adoption of emerging technologies, the chip industry is poised for solid long-term growth. Hence, fundamentally strong chip stocks Nikon (NINOY), Everspin Technologies (MRAM), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) might be worth considering this August. Keep reading. StockNews.com · Aug 1, 2023
Could Taiwan’s military defences withstand a Chinese invasion? Taiwan’s military is fundamentally “not suited” to defend against a possible Chinese invasion, a leading US research institute has concluded. The Week · Aug 1, 2023
Taiwan amends laws on sexual harassment after recent #MeToo wave Taiwan has amended three laws governing sexual harassment in a special session of the legislature, after a wave of #MeToo accusations hit the island in June The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
AZ Union Fires Back at TSMC's 'Offensive' Claims of Unskilled U.S. Workers Arizona union accuses TSMC of using fab equipment installation delays to bring in lower-paid foreign workers. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 31, 2023
U.S. To Provide Taiwan With $345M In Defense Equipment, Escalating Tensions With China Chinese Embassy Condemns U.S. Involvement in Taiwan's Defense, Opposes Arms Sales to Taiwan Zenger · Jul 31, 2023
‘A Trojan horse’? Taiwanese islands weigh plan for ‘peace bridge’ to China Proposal to create demilitarised zone on Kinmen islands reflects feeling that close ties with Beijing are inevitable The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023
China says US military aid to Taiwan will not deter its will to unify the island China has accused the United States of turning Taiwan into an “ammunition depot” after the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taipei The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023
US announces $345m military aid package for Taiwan Latest military aid package comes as China takes an increasingly aggressive stance towards the self-ruled island. Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2023
US to announce $345 million military aid package for Taiwan The U.S. is set to announce a $345 million military aid package for Taiwan that includes key defense systems that would be critical against any attack on the island The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
India, Japan will work to strengthen ‘peacetime cooperation’: Jaishankar India and Japan would rather work to strengthen their “peacetime cooperation,” said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Speaking at a think tank event in Delhi along with visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, the External Affairs Minister said the two countries were “natural partners”. The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023
Japan raises alarm over China's military, its Russia ties and Taiwan tensions in new defense paper Japan has stepped up its alarm over China’s assertiveness in the region, its growing military ties to Russia and its claims on Taiwan in a defense paper that is the first under Tokyo’s new security strategy calling for a major military buildup The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Acer Founder Doubts US Can Match Asia's Chip Making Dominance Acer Founder Stan Shih says that the United States is too far behind Taiwan when it comes to chipmaking prowess. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 27, 2023
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) a Buy, Sell or Hold Before August? Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) is witnessing a revenue slump amid a chip market downturn. As the company’s top line is expected to remain under pressure in the near term, should you buy, sell or hold this chipmaking giant? Keep reading. StockNews.com · Jul 27, 2023
Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2023 Super typhoon Doksuri heads towards China after ferry capsize off Manila kills 25 Gusts of up to 190kph expected after storm lays waste to Taiwan and Philippines
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023 In Japan, which bans dual custody, a table tennis star refuses to hand back her son to her ex Japan’s once beloved table tennis star Ai Fukuhara is at the center of a child custody feud following the break-up of her marriage to a Taiwanese player, who was also a star in the sport in his country
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023 Leading Hong Kong pollster to stop releasing poll results on some sensitive topics One of Hong Kong’s most reputable sources of public opinion data will stop releasing its poll results on a series of sensitive questions to the public, including on China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 and Taiwan independence
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023 Watch view of Taiwan’s Taitung City as Typhoon Doksuri brings heavy rainfall Watch a view of Taitung City as Typhoon Doksuri brings heavy rainfall to southern Taiwan, as it passes through the sea channel.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023 Taiwan shuts down schools and offices as Typhoon Doksuri scrapes the island's coast Two of Taiwan’s largest cities have shut down schools and offices Thursday as Typhoon Doksuri brought heavy rains and winds to the island’s eastern and southern coast
Roll Call · Jul 26, 2023 Senators look to undo jurisdictional snag on Taiwan tax bill - Roll Call Lawmakers want to strengthen the economic partnership with Taiwan and bolster the U.S. microchip industry.
Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2023 One dead as Typhoon Doksuri batters Philippines, threatens Taiwan Powerful storm rips off roofs, floods low-lying villages and knocks out power as it lashes northern Philippines.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023 Typhoon blows off roofs, floods villages and displaces thousands in northern Philippines Typhoon Doksuri has ripped tin roofs off of homes, flooded low-lying villages, knocked out power and displaced more than 12,000 people as it smashes into a small island and lashes northern Philippine provinces with ferocious wind and rain
Reason · Jul 25, 2023 Taiwanese Company Demands U.S. Taxpayers Cover the Higher Costs of Making Semiconductors in Arizona Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company cites regulatory costs and a lack of skilled workers as specific impediments. Biden and Congress can fix those without giving out billions of taxpayer dollars.
Zenger · Jul 25, 2023 Typhoon Doksuri Strengthens, Targets Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, And Southern China Typhoon Doksuri, equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane, poses threats of heavy rain, strong winds, and potential landfall.
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 25, 2023 TSMC Plans $2.87 Billion Packaging Fab as German Fab Decision Looms TSMC confirms plans for a yet another massive advanced chip packaging facility in Taiwan and is expected to formally announce its fab in Germany in the coming weeks.