Taiwan judge briefs US federal committee on Chinese infiltration

Taiwanese judge Hsu Kai-hsieh (許凱傑) yesterday briefed the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) on China’s six major methods of infiltrating Taiwan, calling for counterintelligence collaboration between Taiwan and the US. It was...

Taiwan Rejects U.S. Proposal for 50-50 Chip Production

Taiwan has rejected a U.S. proposal that would require the island to manufacture only half of the chips it currently supplies to the American market, Vice Premier and top trade negotiator Cheng Li-chiun said on Wednesday. Cheng, who returned from...

Taiwan shares smash records as TSMC hits closing high on AI frenzy

Taipei, Oct. 3 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan smashed records at the end of the Friday session after contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) hit a fresh closing high amid enthusiasm toward artificial intelligence development,...

Taiwan Refuses 50/50 Semiconductor Production Split Proposal with US

Taiwan has rejected the proposal to move half of semiconductor production to the United States, a move affecting the global chip market. According to Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, during his interview on NewsNation there was talk...

Taiwan National Day fete in Colombo

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai, India, participated in the Republic of China (ROC) National Day luncheon hosted by the Sri Lanka Taiwan Friendship Association (SLTFA). The event, held at Jetwing Hotel in Colombo, was attended...

Korea, France Lead International Charge at Taiwan Creative Content Fest

The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) is cementing its position as a must-attend destination for international content players, with this year’s marketplace selling out all 112 booths on the first day of registration and drawing a record 118...

Myanmar and Taiwan activists awarded Sweden’s Right Livelihood Prize

Civic technologist and former Taiwan digital minister, Audrey Tang, has been presented the 2025 Right Livelihood award. Photo: Right Livelihood. The 2025 Right Livelihood Award has been presented to activists from Myanmar and Taiwan as well as...

Editor's Choice: China welcomes tech talent with its 'K visa'

Hello from Tokyo. U.S. President Donald Trump late last month signed a proclamation significantly revising the H-1B visa program, which is essential for tech engineers and other highly skilled professionals looking to ply their trade in America....

Asian shares mixed as tech shares lead Wall Street to more records

Asian shares were mixed on Friday after heavy buying of tech shares led benchmarks on Wall Street to more records. US. futures and oil prices were higher. Markets have largely shrugged off the shutdown of the U.S. government after Democrat and...

Asian markets rise on tech rally and US rate cut hopes

HONG KONG: Tech stocks propelled Tokyo’s Nikkei higher on Friday as most Asian markets advanced amid optimism about US interest rate cuts. Investors maintained positive sentiment heading into the weekend despite ongoing concerns about a partial US...

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street hits record highs on tech buying

Asian shares traded mixed on Friday following strong tech-driven gains on Wall Street, which pushed U.S. benchmarks to new record highs. US. futures and oil prices were higher, News.Az reports, citing AP. Markets have largely shrugged off the...

Asian Stocks Mixed; Wall Street Tech Lifts Records

Manila– Asian shares were mixed on Friday after heavy buying of tech shares led benchmarks on Wall Street to more records. US futures and oil prices were higher. Markets have largely shrugged off the shutdown of the US government after Democrat...

Azzet Unpacked: Reverse engineering the week in business

All the top moves, shakes, and red-hot takes from Azzet's editorial team are right here in your weekly business wrap every Friday (3 October, 2025). Silicon Valley's valuation fever The AI arms race reached a new valuation milestone this week as...

Taipei boosts its exposure in Europe through a roadshow of events

Taipei recently strengthened its promotional efforts in Europe through a roadshow of events under the theme Travel Taipei – A City of Layers. The roadshow which ran from 20th to 25th September enabled the Taiwanese capital to present itself as a...

“Chinese Jets Simulate Missile Strikes on HMS Richmond”: Royal Navy Harassed in Taiwan Strait as Beijing Tests Britain’s Resolve in Disputed Waters

IN A NUTSHELL 🇨🇳 Chinese military conducts provocative drills near British Naval vessels, escalating tensions in Asia-Pacific region. 🛳️ Simulated attacks by Chinese jets on HMS Richmond highlight disputes over strategic waterways. 🇬🇧 U.K....

Taiwan says it will cooperate with further restrictions on Russian energy imports

Taiwan's economy ministry said that it "urges domestic enterprises to procure petroleum products that comply with EU regulations".Taiwan's government said on Thursday that it will cooperate should "international allies" impose further restrictions...

Joyful surge: Tech fans Tokyo rally on broadly positive day for Asian markets

A surge in tech firms helped Tokyo's Nikkei lead most Asian equities higher on Friday as investors headed into the weekend on a broadly positive note, with US rate-cut hopes out-muscling concerns about a government shutdown. The rally across world...

Chugai launches PiaSky in Taiwan for treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced that Chugai Pharma Taiwan Ltd. (CPT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugai, has launched PiaSky, a drug created by Chugai, on October 1 for “the treatment of the patients 13 years and older with paroxysmal...

NATO urged to arm Taiwan as China threatens global supply chains

WARSAW, POLAND: At a high-stakes security summit in Warsaw this week, two seasoned American military leaders delivered a sobering message to their European counterparts — the clock is ticking for Taiwan, and Europe must act now. With the calm...

[In This Economy] All is well in Taiwan (so far)

​​I digress from my usual programming to write about a recent vacation to Taipei. The last time I was there was in 2014, and I was eager to see how things had changed more than a decade later, especially with the specter of China hanging over...