Jane Goodall to deliver speech in Taiwan

Renowned English primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall is to deliver a speech in Taiwan next month, the Tang Prize Foundation said in a statement on Tuesday. Titled “Inspiring Hope Through Action,” Goodall’s lecture on June 8 would mark her first …

Taiwan, US ink NT$10bn plan for F-16V upgrade

The Republic of China (ROC) Defense Mission to the US and the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) have signed a four-year, NT$10.2 billion (US$336.81 million) contract for “logistics support for critical components” for the upgrades of F-16V Block 20 jets, …

ROC (TAIWAN) GIVES CRUCIAL SUPPORT TO MAJOR ISLAND SUMMIT

Taiwan to restart nuclear power to meet demands (and face the risk of war with China)

Taiwanese lawmakers have reviewed a bill that would open the door to the return of atomic energy. Fears of Chinese invasion have raised concerns about energy security. With the development of artificial intelligence, energy consumption is set to grow by …

Taiwan tech giant Foxconn says Q1 net profit almost doubled

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn said Wednesday that first-quarter net profit almost doubled on “impressive” demand for its artificial intelligence servers, but warned US tariffs and exchange rate volatility were clouding the outlook. The world’s biggest …

Taiwan conducts first Land Sword II drills

A mock-up of the ground-launched variant of Sky Sword II missile is displayed at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition 2023. (Kapil Kajal) Taiwan has conducted its first live-fire drills with its locally developed Land Sword II surface- …

Senate backs Taiwan's inclusion in UN organizations

THE Senate on Friday unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 24-4, calling for Taiwan’s inclusion in the United Nations’ family of organizations, such as the World Health Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the World Health Assembly, …

Power Plays and Public Backlash: Taiwan’s Democracy in Tension

Taiwan’s democratic institutions are often hailed as some of Asia’s most vibrant. But even vibrant systems are not immune to strain. The opposition-controlled Legislative Yuan recently passed two measures; one tightened rules on political recalls and the …

Taiwan’s double, double toil and trouble

Taiwan Shares Expertise in Smart Cities with SVG

Taiwan and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Co-Host the “Developments in Digital Cities & Challenges in Cyber Security in the Caribbean Forum” On May 6, 2025, Taiwan and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines co-hosted the Developments in Digital Cities …