Taiwan chip giant TSMC sued for alleged discrimination WASHINGTON: More than a dozen US-based employees of Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC have sued the company for... Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:17pm
World One person dead, 73 injured in Taiwan super typhoon: fire agency KEELUNG: At least one person was killed and 73 injured in Taiwan during wild weather caused by Super Typhoon... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 05:22pm
World US approves $2bn arms sales to Taiwan including missiles WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Friday approved a $2 billion arms sale package for Taiwan including advanced... Published 26 Oct, 2024 10:30am
World Gold Apollo says it did not make pagers used in Lebanon explosions NEW TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Gold Apollo did not make the pagers that were used in the detonations in Lebanon on Tuesday,... Published 18 Sep, 2024 09:51am
World China’s defence minister asks major countries to take lead in safeguarding global security China’s defence minister said on Friday that China would enhance military ties with its neighbours, saying major... Published 13 Sep, 2024 11:39am
World 6.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan TAIPEI: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan’s east coast Friday morning, the United States Geological... Published 16 Aug, 2024 02:07pm
World Taiwan shuts down as deadly Typhoon Gaemi approaches YILAN: Taiwan closed schools and evacuated thousands from their homes on Wednesday ahead of Typhoon Gaemi, which... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:08am
Business & Finance Customs’ values of galvanized nuts, other items revised ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of galvanized... Published 09 Jul, 2024 04:59am
Business & Finance Most Asian currencies largely unchanged BENGALURU: Equities in Taiwan and South Korea advanced on Wednesday as some of the world’s top chipmaking firms... Published 20 Jun, 2024 06:01am
Markets Taiwan’s MFIG buys about 65,000 T corn, expected from Brazil HAMBURG: Taiwan’s MFIG purchasing group bought about 65,000 metric tons of animal feed corn expected to be sourced... Published 13 Jun, 2024 01:19pm
World China announces sanctions on US defence firms BEIJING: China said Wednesday it would impose sanctions on a number of US defence firms and several executives over... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
World Taiwan’s new president to extend goodwill to China in inauguration speech TAIPEI: Taiwan’s next president Lai Ching-te will express “concrete” goodwill towards China in his ... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Business & Finance Delivery Hero in $1.25bn deal with Uber for foodpanda Taiwan sale, investment Uber announced on Tuesday a $1.25 billion deal to take over Delivery Hero’s foodpanda business in Taiwan and buy new... Published 14 May, 2024 12:30pm
World US sends warship through Taiwan Strait ahead of presidential inauguration TAIPEI/BEIJING: A US warship sailed through the narrow Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, less than two weeks before... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
World China hints at retaliation after Biden signs Taiwan, TikTok legislation BEIJING: China hinted on Monday that it could retaliate after US President Joe Biden signed into law legislation to... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
World Taiwan hit by several quakes, strongest reaching 6.1-magnitude TAIPEI: Taiwan was hit by a series of at least 10 earthquakes in the early hours of Saturday, with the strongest... Published 27 Apr, 2024 12:37am
World Taiwan earthquake rescuers face threat of landslides, rockfalls as death toll at 12 HUALIEN: Rescuers in Taiwan faced the threat of further landslides and rockfalls in their search on Friday for a... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:50pm
World Taiwan earthquake injuries top 1,000, missing hotel workers found HUALIEN: The number of people injured in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in eastern Taiwan climbed past 1,000 on Thursday... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 10:40am
World Nine dead, more than 1,000 injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years TAIPEI: At least nine people were killed and more than 1,000 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan... Updated 03 Apr, 2024 08:06pm
Business & Finance Intel expects to overtake TSMC in making fastest chips this year NEW YORK: Intel on Wednesday said it expected to beat a 2025 deadline to overtake its biggest rival in advanced chip... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
World Taiwan reports first major post-election Chinese military activity TAIPEI: Taiwan’s defence ministry said it detected 18 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying... Updated 17 Jan, 2024 11:12pm
World China warns Philippines not to ‘play with fire’ over president’s Taiwan remarks BEIJING/MANILA: China summoned the ambassador from the Philippines on Tuesday and warned the country “not to play... Published 17 Jan, 2024 06:02am
World Pacific nation Nauru cuts ties to Taiwan, switches to China SYDNEY: The South Pacific nation of Nauru announced on Monday it was severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan and would... Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:44am
Business & Finance Taiwan dollar falls after election BENGALURU: The Taiwan dollar fell to more than a three-week low on Monday even as equities ticked higher after the... Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:44am
World China FM warns Taiwan independence moves will be ‘harshly punished’ after poll BEIJING: China’s top diplomat warned Sunday that any steps towards Taiwan’s independence would be “harshly... Published 15 Jan, 2024 05:03am
World Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election TAIPEI: Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate for Taiwan’s ruling party, won an election on Saturday that China... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
World Biden: US does not support Taiwan’s ‘independence’ WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said on Saturday the United States does not support the independence of Taiwan,... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Print Taiwan inalienable part of PRC: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reiterated its position on the elections in Taiwan, saying it adheres to One China Policy, and... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
World China tells US will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan BEIJING: China vowed on Wednesday it will “never compromise” on Taiwan and told the United States to stop providing... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance China sanctions five US firms over Taiwan arms sales SHANGHAI: China announced sanctions on Sunday against five US defence firms in response to their involvement in arms... Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points