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Taiwan To Increase Defense Spending To Over 3% GDP

Taiwan plans to increase defense spending to over 3% of GDP to address US security concerns.

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Taiwan's Lai Vows More Investment In US As Chip Tariffs Loom

Taiwan will boost investment in the United States and on its own defences, President Lai Ching-te said Friday, as Taipei seeks to head off US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs on its semiconductor chips.

International Business Times

Delegation Urges Taiwan To Increase Defense Spending For Security

Delegation from RRPFI visits Taiwan, emphasizing defense spending and U.S.-Taiwan partnership amidst Chinese coercion.

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Powerful explosion in Taiwan department store caught on camera

A suspected gas explosion at a Taiwan department store was caught on camera in dramatic dashcam footage.

The Independent UK

Taiwan shopping mall blast: 'Tourists dead' as suspected gas explosion hits 12th-floor food court

The blast occurred at the food court on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung city

Evening Standard

Four Dead In Taiwan Department Store Blast

An explosion in a Taiwan department store on Thursday killed four people and left another "without vital signs", authorities said, with videos showing large pieces of debris raining on the street.

International Business Times

Gas Explosion At Taiwan Mall Kills At Least Five

Authorities in Taiwan respond to a tragic gas explosion at a Taichung shopping mall, resulting in fatalities and injuries. President Lai Ching-te activates...

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Explosion at Taiwan department store kills four

Blast hits 12th floor of department store in Taichung injuring at least 24 as search and rescue efforts continue.

Al Jazeera

Four dead and many injured after suspected gas explosion at Taiwan department store

Eyewitnesses say impact of powerful blast threw four people out of building

The Independent UK

Gas explosion at Taiwan food court kills 1 and leaves 11 hospitalized

Fire authorities in Taiwan say a gas explostion at a department store killed one man and left 11 others hospitalized, fire authorities said

The Independent UK

Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrate the Lantern Festival with high hopes and rice dumplings

Thousands in Taiwan and China have celebrated the Lantern Festival, a holiday that marks the end of the Lunar New Year period and is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar

The Independent UK

iPhone manufacturer Foxconn confirms it would seek to buy Renault’s stake in Nissan if up for grabs

With Renault’s alliance with Nissan on the rocks, Foxconn could scoop up its 15% interest as part of a plan by the Taiwanese contract manufacturer to expand into the EV market.

Fortune

China says US naval patrol of Taiwan Strait poses security risk

The US Navy described its patrol as a ‘routine’ exercise through the international waterway.

Al Jazeera

Trump to announce 25% aluminium and steel tariffs as China’s levies against US come into effect

US president accused of ‘shifting goalposts’ by premier of Ontario for adding further tariffs on top of existing metal duties, as China’s fossil fuel levies come into force

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International Business Times

Taiwan Says Detects Six Chinese Balloons Near Island

Taiwan detected six Chinese balloons off the island, the defence ministry said Friday, as Beijing maintains military pressure to push its claim of sovereignty.

Al Jazeera

Which countries have banned DeepSeek and why?

DeepSeek is banned on government devices in South Korea, Australia and Taiwan. More countries might follow suit.

PC Gamer

In a first tariff-induced hit against the PC gaming sector, ASRock is talking about increasing costs and moving its graphics card manufacturing away from China

10% can cause ripples.

Fortune

South Korea’s government is the latest to block China’s DeepSeek on official devices, following Australia and Taiwan

Officials in South Korea and Australia have cited concerns about user data and national security as reasons to block the buzzy AI service from China.

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The Times of India

Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu's death sparks concern; surge in flu vaccination in the country

Days after the untimely death of Barbie Hsu, there is a surge in demand for flu vaccination in the country. Barbie Hsu died of flu related complications. She was 48. Barbie developed pneumonia after contracting flu while on a trip to Japan last week. She was fondly called as 'Big…

Android Central

The budget ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is finally here with a 2023 chip and gaming AI

ASUS launched its slightly cheaper ROG Phone 9 FE for its overseas market.

Tom’s Hardware

Korean retail RTX 5090 spotted for sale in China — Chinese shoppers plunder Japan and Taiwan, too

A clearly Korea-sourced Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card has been spotted for sale on an online Chinese marketplace. There are also recent reports of Chinese GPU shoppers visiting Japan and Taiwan.

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Taiwan To Assist Companies Affected By Potential US Tariffs

Taiwan's economic affairs ministry supports Taiwanese companies facing potential US tariffs by assisting with investment strategies and establishing a hotl...

Tom’s Hardware

Tech enthusiasts brace for Trump tariff price hikes on new components

We examine the new Trump tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico and consider their potential impacts on PCs, components, and peripherals.

Fortune

Taiwan offers to help firms looking to relocate following Trump’s tariff threats

The region’s economic ministry said it’s setting up a consultation hotline and consultation services for affected firms.

The Independent UK

Barbie Hsu death: Taiwanese star of Meteor Garden dies, aged 48

Actress and tv host was in Japan for a vacation when she fell ill, says sister

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