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1 Semiconductor Stock You Should Buy Now

Despite facing inflationary headwinds and demand softness lately, semiconductor foundry major Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) remains well-positioned to gain from the increasing demand for high-performance chips. Thus, we think it could be wise to buy the stock now. Read more….

StockNews.com · Jan 18, 2023

Taiwan ruling party's new chair vows to safeguard democracy

The new head of Taiwan’s ruling party who described himself as pro-independence has vowed to uphold the self-ruled island’s democracy in face of China’s authoritarianism

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Davos day 1: China ‘passed peak Covid’; Kissinger backs Ukraine Nato membership, as first lady Zelenska seeks support – as it happened

Rolling coverage from the World Economic Forum in Davos, where vice-premier Liu He says China has passed its peak of Covid-19 infections

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023

Taiwan’s ruling party picks pro-independence VP as new leader

Taiwan’s ruling party has chosen Vice President William Lai as its next chairman, putting the self-described “political worker for Taiwanese independence” in line to be a top challenger in the next presidential election.

Bangkok Post · Jan 16, 2023

Taiwan VP new ruling party boss, setting stage for presidential run

Taiwan Vice President William Lai was elected as the new chairman of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Sunday, setting the stage for him to run in presidential elections early next year.

Reuters · Jan 15, 2023

Econometer: Should the US subsidize chip making?

U.S. lawmakers approved about $76 billion in government subsidies this summer for American semiconductor production.

Tribune News Service · Jan 14, 2023

US and Japan's new defense strategy sends stark warning to China

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday, a meeting intended to signal a more confrontational approach to China as Tokyo's defense turns south toward the Taiwan Strait.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 13, 2023

Bringing manufacturing back to the US requires political will, but success hinges on training American workers

Supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 brought to light how interdependent nations are when it comes to manufacturing. The inability of the U.S. to produce such needed goods as test kits and personal protective equipment during the pandemic revealed our vulnerabilities as a nation. China’s rise as a global production superpower…

The Conversation · Jan 13, 2023

Taiwan ready to assist Ukraine with digital reconstruction

Taiwan is ready to help Ukraine upgrade its digital infrastructure in fields such as remote learning as part of rebuilding efforts after the war, the island's Digital Minister Audrey Tang told Reuters.

Reuters · Jan 13, 2023

Japan, U.S. shift focus to defense of Nansei Islands

WASHINGTON -- A clear takeaway from the latest 2-plus-2 talks of the Japanese and U.S. foreign and defense ministers was the shift toward reinforcing the defense of the Nansei Islands.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 13, 2023