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Here’s Why TSMC Investors Are Counting Down to July 16

Investors are looking for proof that AI chip demand remains as strong as ever. Taiwan Semiconductor's Q2 report could provide just that.

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Democracy from the front lines: How Taiwan and the Taiwanese diaspora combat global isolation

A 2021 Pew Research Center study on where people in different countries find meaning in life revealed something interesting about Taiwan.

The Conversation

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers

ON BOARD THE TAIWAN COAST GUARD SHIP PP-10081, Taiwan Strait - T aiwan's government took a small group ‌of foreign lawmakers on a Coast Guard ship around sensitive Taiwan-controlled islands next to the Chinese coast on Thursday, pushing back against China's Coast Guard whose patrols have angered Taipei.

Bangkok Post

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Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France

China, Taiwan and Japan braced for what may be the most destructive tropical storm in years as Super Typhoon Bavi, a storm roughly the width of France at about 1,000km, churned toward the region with winds near 200km/h.

The Times of India

China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years

Typhoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan with powerful winds and heavy rainfall. Thousands of soldiers are on standby as the island prepares for a major storm. China is still recovering from Typhoon Maysak which caused significant loss of life. Many residents are seeking shelter and harvesting crops before Bavi makes landfall.…

The Economic Times

Taiwan central bank chief warns of AI bubble risk

Speaking at a parliamentary hearing, Governor Yang Chin-long told lawmakers that the AI boom has become a major ‌driving force in ⁠Taiwan's economy, ⁠while warning that the central bank must carefully monitor the risks of speculative capital expenditures financed by aggressive corporate borrowing within the tech sector.

The Economic Times

Taiwan-bound Typhoon Bavi could disrupt air travel

Thai Airways International has advised passengers travelling from and to Taiwan to monitor their flight schedules between Thursday and Sunday as super typhoon Bavi is moving toward the island.

Bangkok Post

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Typhoon Bavi mapped: Taiwan and China brace for the ‘most powerful storm in years’ after floods kill 39

Bavi will be region’s most powerful typhoon since 2024 if it maintains its forecast intensity

The Independent UK

Taiwan's migrating crab population rebounds thanks to safer road crossings

TAINAN — Road closures and bamboo bridges have helped protect Taiwan's largest terrestrial crab species ‌during breeding season when they return to the sea to lay eggs.

Bangkok Post

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

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’

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The Economic Times

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 Times of India

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…

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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.

The Economic Times

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…

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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 Independent UK

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 Economic Times

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…

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.

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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.

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