MOFA Closes Taiwan Review, to Shut Taiwan Today in Late 2026
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the shutdown of two long‑standing outreach outlets. The bimonthly magazine Taiwan Review, in print since 1951, ceased publication on March 4 and will fully terminate staff contracts by June 30. Its sister platform, the multilingual news portal Taiwan Today, will end operations on December 31, 2026, with staff layoffs concurrent. MOFA said the moves stem from a resource review aimed at sharpening the effectiveness of Taiwan’s international communications.
Taiwan's Natural Gas Supply Sufficient Through April, Minister Says
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming‑hsin announced that the island's natural gas supply will be sufficient through April, having secured 20 of the 22 LNG shipments needed for March and April. The government reports a diversified import mix, with...
U.S. Dollar Closes Sharply Higher on Taipei Forex Market
The U.S. dollar surged against the Taiwan dollar on March 9, closing at NT$31.920, a gain of NT$0.242. Trading volume hit US$2.728 billion, with the pair opening at NT$31.720 and peaking at NT$31.952. The sharp rise reflects heightened dollar strength in Asian...
Taiwan Shares Surge 844 Points, Post Fifth-Largest Daily Gain
Taiwan's benchmark Taiex index closed up 844.06 points, marking the fifth‑largest single‑day gain on record. The rally was sparked by reports that the United States and Iran might enter negotiations, easing geopolitical tension. Electronics led the advance, rising 3.01%, while...
Taiwan Shares Close up 2.05%
Taiwan's Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Index (TAIEX) closed at 35,413.07 on February 25, up 712.25 points or 2.05%. The market saw a hefty turnover of NT$981.97 billion (US$31.38 billion), indicating strong buying pressure. Semiconductor leader TSMC broke the NT$2,000 per share mark, lifting...
Taiex Sees Gains Limited Amid Renewed Concerns over U.S. Tariff Policies
Taiwan's Taiex index closed modestly higher on Feb. 23, up 0.5% to 33,773 points, as investors weighed renewed U.S. tariff concerns following President Trump’s new global duties. The market’s early surge, driven by electronics, was trimmed by profit‑taking in TSMC,...
Taiwan Signs Deal with U.S. for 15% Tariffs; Partial Opening of Beef, Pork Markets
The video reports that Taiwan has signed a new trade agreement with the United States, imposing a 15 percent tariff on American‑made automobiles while simultaneously granting limited market access for U.S. beef and pork products. The arrangement is part of...
TSMC Approves US$44.96 Billion Budget Amid AI Boom
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) approved a US$44.96 billion capital budget to expand advanced, mature and specialty technology capacity, upgrade packaging, and build new fabs. The plan includes upgrading its Kumamoto plant to 3‑nanometer production to meet surging AI demand. The...
Taiwan Sets Aside NT$30 Billion to Cushion Auto Industry Amid U.S. Tariff Deal
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has earmarked NT$30 billion (about US$950 million) to help the island’s auto and parts sector absorb shocks from pending U.S. tariff changes under a new Taiwan‑U.S. trade pact. Officials estimate the tariff impact could shave more than...
Vice Premier to Leave for U.S., Sign Tariff Agreement: Sources
Taiwan’s Vice Premier Cheng Li‑chiun will lead a delegation to the United States to sign the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) later this week. The deal reduces U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20% to 15% and secures a commitment...
ITRI Breaks Ground on NT$3.77 Billion Advanced Chip R&D Base
Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has broken ground on a NT$3.77 billion Advanced Semiconductor R&D Base in Hsinchu, slated for completion in December 2027 with operations beginning Q1 2028. The publicly funded campus will feature high‑bay clean rooms, seismic‑resistant structures, and pilot...
Taiwanese Firms Must Diversify From China Despite Structural Limits: Experts
Taiwanese firms are gradually shifting manufacturing out of China, driven by rising geopolitical and regulatory risks. Experts describe the move as a long‑cycle adjustment toward Southeast Asia and India, aiming to climb the value chain into AI and semiconductor sectors....
Takaichi's Victory Could Fast-Track Taiwan-Japan EPA: Expert
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a landslide win in the lower‑house election, giving her party a dominant 316‑seat majority. The victory is expected to accelerate negotiations on a Taiwan‑Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, according to University of Tokyo expert Lim...
Taiwan to Freeze Fuel Prices over Lunar New Year, Gas Rates Through February
Taiwan's Executive Yuan announced a temporary freeze on gasoline and diesel prices from Feb 16‑23 and will keep natural gas and LPG rates unchanged through the end of February to smooth consumer costs during the Lunar New Year. The decision follows...
Taiwan's January Exports Rise for 27th Straight Month, Hit New High
Taiwan’s January exports jumped 69.9% year‑on‑year to a record $65.77 billion, marking the 27th straight month of growth. Imports also rose sharply, yielding an $18.89 billion trade surplus, up 87.7%. The surge was led by AI‑related tech, information and audio/video products, and...
Supermicro Secures 1st Syndicated Loan in Taiwan
U.S.-based AI server maker Super Micro Computer secured its first syndicated loan in Taiwan, amounting to $1.765 billion. The loan was administered by CTBC Bank and attracted participation from 21 financial institutions, resulting in an almost 1.8‑times oversubscription. Lenders cited Supermicro’s...
Taiwan Shares Soar over 600 Points After U.S. Rally
Taiwan’s benchmark Taiex index closed 1.96% higher at 32,404 points, gaining over 600 points after a late‑week U.S. market rally. The surge was led by AI‑related chips and electronics firms, with MediaTek up 7% and Winbond jumping 10%, while TSMC...
President Lai Outlines Outcomes of Latest Taiwan-U.S. Economic Talks
President Lai used a press conference to detail the outcomes of the latest Taiwan‑U.S. economic talks, announcing the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Economic Cooperation (CSEC) declaration and a joint American Economic Security Cooperation statement. The agreements underscore a renewed...