The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Taiwan's government ordered a tightening of controls on Saturday after a rare spike in domestic transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, saying it needed to act now to prevent being overwhelmed even though overall numbers remain quite low.

With the emergence of the COVID-19 omicron variant in China, global supply chain issues continue to worsen. However, famous semiconductor chip makers are ramping up production and building facilities to satisfy the huge demand for semiconductors. With the worsening supply crunch driving prices higher, we think fundamentally sound semiconductor stocks…

French PM says from February work from home guidance will be changed and nightclubs reopen; Austria will have Europe’s first universal jabs mandate

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) reported record revenue and profits for its fiscal fourth quarter ended December 2021. But, as the global chip shortage drags on, will TSM be able to maintain its growth trajectory heading into 2022? Read more to find out.

China is condemning plans by Slovenia to upgrade relations with self-governing Taiwan, a move likely to spark diplomatic and economic retaliation against the tiny Central European country

Taiwan Vice President William Lai will attend the inauguration of new Honduran president Xiomara Castro, Taiwan's presidential office said on Wednesday, seeking to shore up ties as China ramps up diplomatic pressure against the island.

If Taiwan wishes to commit sincerely to observing human rights, its government must hold its employees accountable for violence that takes place in detention centers.

Czech government scraps decree to avoid ‘deepening fissures’ in country; Bulgaria reports highest daily tally of pandemic with 11,181 infections

Taiwan has paid for a lobbying contract to promote Guatemala with U.S. officials, Guatemala's government said late on Monday, just as Beijing's efforts to strengthen its diplomatic foothold in Central America are advancing.