Taiwan
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan's plan to set up mission in Estonia hits wall over name
China's past retaliation against Lithuania for engaging with Taipei haunts Europe
Companies
Japan's Sharp eyes AI, EV and robotics for growth
CEO aims to deepen AI server collaboration with parent company, Foxconn
International relations
China condemns Japan as Takaichi meets Taiwan's APEC representative
Japanese PM tells former Taiwanese vice premier she hopes for closer ties
ASEAN Money
Taiwan's 'southbound' strategy hits headwinds in Southeast Asia
US tariffs and weaker returns test the island's companies that once fled China
Trump tariffs
Trump's Taiwan tariff casts pall over non-chip industries
From screws to bicycles, manufacturers dread uncertainty but seek silver linings
Business deals
Yageo seeks growth in AI era with Shibaura acquisition
Taiwanese company's chairman sees 'important role' for temperature sensors
Taiwan tensions
Trump downplays Taiwan risk in China talks, expects fair trade deal
USTR Greer accuses Beijing of engaging in 'economic coercion'
Business deals
Yageo completes bid for Shibaura, capping lengthy takeover battle
Taiwan company says deal is 'pivotal advancement' in its global strategy
Politics
KMT picks upstart Cheng Li-wun as new leader, jolting Taiwan's old guard
55-year-old is second woman to be elected chief in opposition party's history
Comment
Trump risks roiling ties if he tweaks wording on Taiwan to please China
Experts fear US may shift from 'not supporting' independence to outright 'opposing' it
Politics
Taiwan's KMT to pick new leader after fierce race: 5 things to know
Opposition party's Saturday vote will decide generational and ideological battle
Semiconductors
Japan's Ebara to raise chip plant pump output in China and South Korea
Client companies boosting chip production for generative AI
Semiconductors
TSMC to make advanced 2-nm chips in US sooner to meet AI demand
World's top chipmaker plans to secure land in Arizona beyond $165bn investment
Politics
Taiwan's KMT leadership contest roiled by accusations of Chinese influence
Party bigwig calls on Beijing to stop videos, urges security agency to investigate
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Trade
Tech power Taiwan's global trade diplomacy struggles for traction
Canada keeps Taipei waiting on concluded pact, sources say, as others hold off
Taiwan tensions
China issues bounty for Taiwan PsyOps unit for 'separatism'
Tensions escalate as Taipei boosts defenses and rejects Beijing's accusations
Interview
US allies must come first amid Trump dealmaking: ex-China ambassador
Burns says president is 'right' to meet with Xi, but results are key
Electronics
TSMC to hold company sports day with founder Morris Chang participating
Foxconn, MediaTek also hold sporting events to promote corporate morale
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan's Lai vows 'T-Dome' air defense, economic support in key speech
On National Day, president urges China to 'renounce use of force'; Beijing condemns remarks
International relations
Takaichi's LDP attempts balancing act between China and Taiwan
Japan's likely next leader will refrain from sending a high-profile lawmaker to the island
Taiwan tensions
China honing abilities for possible attack, Taiwan defense report warns
Biennial study says 'cyber army' sowing division, while drills could shift to real combat
Ukraine war
Taiwan in spotlight over world-leading imports of Russian naphtha
Sixfold surge since 2022 signals economic security risk in semiconductor industry
Natural disasters
Taiwan volunteers swap holiday mooncakes for muddy typhoon cleanup
Severe weather disrupts autumn festival family reunions across region
Artificial intelligence
NTT and Broadcom to build key device for ultrafast optical network in 2026
Japan telecom giant eyes AI data centers under flagship IOWN project
Work
Taiwan steps up support for growing foreign workforce
Government, private groups help with temporary housing, language, tackling harassment
Comment
Where will the US draw its defense line in East Asia?
Uncertainty over commitments to South Korea and Taiwan raises new strategic questions
Trump administration
Taiwan dispatches new Lai aide to feel out Trump's team
Deputy national security adviser Chao highlights Taipei's increased defense spending
Business deals
Yageo's Shibaura bid at finish line as Taiwan tech companies target Japan
Tender offer for Japanese electronics parts maker clears shareholder threshold
Politics
KMT dark horse rises in Taiwan opposition party's leadership race
Cheng Li-Wun, a vocal critic of President Lai, vows to be 'peacemaker' with China