Tariffs impact Taiwan's economic outlook and global shipping industry

Former Committee for International Ocean Freight Forwarders and Logistics Chairman Chen Mu-Zhi said that, following the 32% tariff on Taiwanese imports, exports to the U.S. significantly declined. (Photo: CNA) The United States’ tariff policy has affected …

Taiwan Semiconductor Confronts Challenges Of US Chips Sanction On China

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSM disclosed in its 2024 annual report last week that the U.S. semiconductor technology embargo challenged its ability to ensure complete compliance with the rules. The Taiwanese contract chipmaker also held the …

'Philippines will not participate in any Taiwan conflict'

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine troops will not "participate" in any potential conflict between China and Taiwan, a ranking Armed Forces of the Philippines official said on Monday, April 21. "The Philippines has renounced war as a means of …

Palace eases restrictions on PH government officials traveling to Taiwan

Ken Chu of Meteor Garden commented on Jackie Gonzaga’s Taiwan photos: 'Hope you have fun!'

Taiwan sends condolences to Vatican, one of its few allies, on death of Pope Francis

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will send envoys of the "appropriate level" to Pope Francis' funeral given the deep friendship between the island and the Vatican, the Taiwanese foreign ministry said on Monday, expressing condolences to one of its …

Taiwan establishes channel for negotiations with US on tariffs

Lin says negotiations regarding the reciprocal tariffs have been progressing smoothly. (Photo: Rti) Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) revealed that a channel for negotiations regarding the United States’ reciprocal tariffs has been established, and that …

Marcos eases Cory-era Taiwan travel restrictions for Philippine officials

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has relaxed long-standing travel restrictions for most Philippine government officials visiting Taiwan and for receiving Taiwanese delegations The new guidelines, issued through Memorandum Circular No. …

Fiji and Taiwan cooperate in firefighting and first response training

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed this Monday, April 21. (Photo: Interior Ministry) Fiji and Taiwan jointly signed a firefighting memorandum of understanding (MOU) to exchange and strengthen emergency response capabilities in a program that …

Taiwan teams secure international robotics competition awards

The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition was founded in 1989 and hosts events both in the U.S. and internationally. (Photo: CNA) Several Taiwanese teams are taking home awards from the 2025 FIRST Robotics …