Strait of Hormuz Effectively Closed? Wall Street Analyst's On-Site Visit Reveals Shipping Situation
A Wall Street analyst's visit to Oman's Musandam Peninsula challenged the notion of a closed St...
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Easter Oil Prices Hit Record High; Germany Considers Cash Subsidies to Relieve Drivers
On Easter Monday, Germany's average diesel price rose to approximately 2.48 euros per liter, se...
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Iran Ceasefire Deadline Nears, Trump Pressures with Ultimatum at Press Conference
President Trump, joined by the CIA Director, Secretary of War, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs...
Read storyTaiwanese Banks' Overseas Branches Earn Nearly NT$29 Billion in Q1, a Record High for the Period
Taipei, May 17 (CNA) - According to statistics from the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC),...
Read storyDrone Diplomacy: Taiwan to Establish International Academy and Connect with Markets, Forging Taiwan's Value
U.S.-China competition and the changing nature of modern warfare have created an opportunity fo...
Read storyTaiwanese Government Fosters Domestic Development and International Cooperation to Build a Non-Red Drone Supply Chain
With President Lai Ching-te listing drones as one of the five trusted industries, Minister of E...
Read storyTaiwan's Wage Structure Continues to Skew Rightward: Low-Wage Earners Supported by Policy, AI Drives High-Wage Growth
Taiwan's average monthly salary reached NT$48,706 in Q1 2026, but nearly 70% of employees earn...
Read storyChimei Corporation Completes Second-Generation Succession, Hsu Chia-chang Takes Over as Chairman
Chimei Corporation has completed its second-generation succession with Hsu Chia-chang, the elde...
Read storyStrong AI Demand Drives TSMC Growth Over 30%, Key Takeaways from Investor Conference
TSMC reported strong Q1 earnings, exceeding two capital stocks, and expects Q2 revenue to grow...
Read storyVice President: Peace Relies on Strength, Increasing Defense Spending to Ensure Peace in Taiwan Strait
Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated that Taiwan believes in "peace through strength" a...
Read storyUS-Iran War Impacts Investment Income, 6 Major Life Insurers' March Profits Shrink Significantly
The outbreak of the US-Iran war heightened market uncertainty, causing bond yields to surge and...
Read storyAdimmune's 3rd Filling Line Passes GMP Certification, Prioritizes Influenza Vaccine Production
Adimmune Corporation announced that its newly expanded third automated sterile filling line has...
Read storyCapital markets rebound: Top 6 life insurers earn NT$60.1 billion in April
受惠資本市場反彈，台灣6大壽險公司4月稅後淨利合計達601.54億元。
Read storyItochu Implements Morning Work Incentives to Boost Employee Efficiency
伊藤忠商事為提升效率並應對勞動力減少，推動「晨型工作」制度，成功降低加班費與整體成本。
Read storyBuoyant Taiwan Stock Market Drives 13 Financial Holding Companies to Record NT$291.4 Billion Profit in First 4 Months, a New High for the Period
Boosted by the strong performance of the Taiwan stock market, the total net profit of 13 listed...
Read storyApril Securities Transaction Tax Up 2.1 Times Year-on-Year, NT$54.6 Billion Collected, Setting New Monthly High
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance announced that the actual collection of securities transaction tax...
Read storyTaiwan Procures 7.05 Million Public Flu Vaccine Doses This Year, First in Asia to Include Enhanced Vaccines
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced the procu...
Read story0050 fixed-amount investment accounts exceed one million, leading TSMC's 200,000 accounts
Yuanta Taiwan 50 ETF (0050) has surpassed one million fixed-amount investment accounts in April...
Read storyTaiwan Stock Market Soars, Boosting Domestic Demand; Catering Stocks See Revenue Climb in April
Taiwan's stock market surge in April boosted domestic consumption, leading to higher revenues f...
Read storyNCHU Team Develops Digital Scraping Technology to Lead Machine Tool Manufacturers in Enhancing Precision
Professor Tsai Chih-Cheng's team at National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) has developed 'digit...
Read storyAI Boom: Q1 Overtime Hours in Electronic Components Manufacturing Hit 47-Year High
Due to the strong and unexpected demand for AI, overtime hours in Taiwan's electronic component...
Read storyNikkei: Japan and Taiwan Sow Seeds of Drone Cooperation to Address China's Supply Chain Challenges
According to Nikkei Asia, Japan and Taiwan are deepening cooperation in the drone sector to bui...
Read storyThree Years Since Japan Downgraded COVID-19, Over 20,000 Deaths Last Year
Three years have passed today since Japan downgraded COVID-19 to the same level as influenza. D...
Read storyHiwin: Targeting AI Humanoid Robots, Benefiting from Semiconductor Automation Demand
Hiwin, a major transmission component manufacturer, is actively deploying key components for AI...
Read storyNot Just Exporting Chips: Pingtung Mangoes Sold for NT$800 Each at Japan's Isetan
Pingtung's "Lu Family Irwin Mango" has successfully entered Japan's Isetan department store, wi...
Read storyRetail Investors' Trading and Day Trading in Taiwan Stocks Both Exceed 50%, FSC: Proportion Has Decreased Over Past 5 Years
Retail investors' trading and day trading in Taiwan stocks both exceed 50%, but the Financial S...
Read storyOverseas Consumption Contributes Significantly, Q1 Card Spending Exceeds NT$1.2 Trillion, Setting New Record for Same Period
According to Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission, credit card spending in March reached N...
Read storyTaiwanese Banks' Loans Surge by Over NT$700 Billion in March, Q1 Profits Hit Record NT$174.2 Billion
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission announced that domestic banks' total loan balance inc...
Read storyHiwin and Airtac April Revenue Hits Record Highs, Boosted by Electronics and Automation Industries
Taiwanese transmission component giant Hiwin and pneumatic component manufacturer Airtac-KY bot...
Read storyLife Insurance Industry's Q1 Profit Reaches NT$96.4 Billion, Up 13% YoY; March Saw Loss Due to US-Iran Conflict
Taiwan's life insurance industry recorded a profit of NT$96.4 billion in the first quarter of t...
Read storyElectronic Components Industry Leads Profits; Operating Income Hits NT.17 Trillion with Over 40% Growth
Benefiting from the AI wave, Taiwan''s listed companies saw a 31.9% increase in operating profi...
Read storyTaiwan's Actively Managed ETF Market Surpasses NT$500 Billion in One Year
Taiwan's first actively managed ETF launched a year ago, and in just one year, the market size...
Read storySemiconductor Inflation Trend Takes Shape: Wafer Foundries and IC Design Firms Raise Prices
The semiconductor industry is facing an inflationary trend, with wafer foundries and IC design...
Read storyCho Jung-tai: Special Defense Budget to Construct Three Indispensable National Security Pillars
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai announced a special defense budget of NT$1.25 trillion to counter...
Read storyDomestic Banks' Loans to 6 Major Core Industries Reached NT$8.6 Trillion by End of March
Taiwan's domestic banks' outstanding loans to the six major core strategic industries reached N...
Read storyModel Worker Awards: Premier Cho Jung-tai states next year's minimum wage will exceed NT$30,000
Premier Cho Jung-tai announced at the Model Worker Awards ceremony that the government is commi...
Read storyNew Single-Dose Pneumococcal Vaccine to Be Fully Upgraded in August
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that starting in August, public-funded pneumo...
Read storyLo I-chun: COVID-19 May Surge This Summer; Expanded Vaccination Extended to End of July
CDC Director Lo I-chun warned of a potential summer COVID-19 wave and announced the extension o...
Read storySIPRI Report: Asia-Pacific Military Spending Sees Largest Growth in 16 Years; Taiwan Up 14%
SIPRI reported that global military spending reached $2.9 trillion in 2025. Asia-Pacific countr...
Read storyTaiwanese Banks See Record Profits in 'New Southbound' Markets, Reveal Key Strategies
Taiwanese banks reached a record profit of NT$25.67 billion in 'New Southbound' countries in 20...
Read storyFoxconn and Mitsubishi Electric Sign MOU to Evaluate Feasibility of Joint Automotive Equipment Operations
Foxconn and Mitsubishi Electric have signed an MOU to explore the feasibility of a joint ventur...
Read storyGraduates' Average Starting Salary NT$39,000; 17.2% Only Receive Minimum Wage
Taiwan's Ministry of Labor announced that the average starting salary for graduates in 2025 is...
Read storySemi Revenues to Surge 62.7% in 2026 Driven by Unprecedented Memory Growth, Omdia Estimates
Research firm Omdia has significantly raised its 2026 semiconductor revenue forecast, predictin...
Read storyMOEA: March Retail and Dining Sales Hit Record Highs; Domestic Demand Momentum Continues
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs reported record-high retail and dining sales for March, d...
Read storyMedical Groups Release Adult Vaccination Handbook Providing Recommendations for Different Age Groups
To address low adult vaccination rates in Taiwan, the Taiwan Vaccine Promotion Association rele...
Read storyAnti-Speculation Measures Take Effect: New Mortgages Hit 3-Year Low in Q1
The Taiwan government's series of measures to curb housing speculation are yielding results. In...
Read storyTaiwan's March Export Orders Hit Record High Despite Middle East Tensions; MOEA: AI is the Moat
Taiwan's export orders reached $91.12 billion in March, a record high driven by the AI boom. Th...
Read storyGlobal Conflict Threat Rises; Australia to Increase Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles announced plans to increase the nation's defense spe...
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Taiwan's Wage Structure Continues to Skew Rightward: Low-Wage Earners Supported by Policy, AI Drives High-Wage Growth
Taiwan's average monthly salary reached NT$48,706 in Q1 2026, but nearly 70% of employees earn...
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Real Estate Lending Ratio for Taiwanese Banks Hits 15-Year Low Due to Deposit Growth
According to FSC statistics, the real estate lending ratio for domestic banks fell to an averag...
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Foxtron's New Kaohsiung Plant to Begin Mass Production in Q3, Aiming for Mitsubishi Fuso Electric Bus Orders
Foxtron, a joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon, announced that its new electric bus plant i...
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Capital markets rebound: Top 6 life insurers earn NT$60.1 billion in April
受惠資本市場反彈，台灣6大壽險公司4月稅後淨利合計達601.54億元。
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Taiwan Stocks Surge 7,203 Points in April, Boosting Retail Confidence; Securities Deposits Hit Record High
The Taiwan stock market surged 7,203.64 points in April, setting a record for the strongest mon...
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Japan-China Relations Chill: Chinese Travelers at Kansai Airport Plunge 61% in April
According to Kyodo News, Chinese passenger numbers at Kansai International Airport dropped by 6...
Read storyTaiwanese Drones Surge in Exports via 'Non-Red Supply Chain,' Poised to Become Defense Asset
Global demand for drones has surged, and Taiwanese firms are capturing market share through a '...
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Taiwan's agricultural trade deficit continues to widen; U.S. remains top market
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Taiwan's agricultural trade deficit continues to wide...
Read storyVice President: Peace Relies on Strength, Increasing Defense Spending to Ensure Peace in Taiwan Strait
Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated that Taiwan believes in "peace through strength" a...
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Taiwan's March Export Orders Hit Record High Despite Middle East Tensions; MOEA: AI is the Moat
Taiwan's export orders reached $91.12 billion in March, a record high driven by the AI boom. Th...
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US-Iran War Impacts Investment Income, 6 Major Life Insurers' March Profits Shrink Significantly
The outbreak of the US-Iran war heightened market uncertainty, causing bond yields to surge and...
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Chimei Corporation's second-generation leadership: Hsu Chia-chang continues to push for green transformation
Chimei Corporation announced on the 5th that Hsu Chia-chang, the only son of founder Hsu Wen-lu...
Read storyMOEA: March Retail and Dining Sales Hit Record Highs; Domestic Demand Momentum Continues
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs reported record-high retail and dining sales for March, d...
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Taiwanese Banks See Record Profits in 'New Southbound' Markets, Reveal Key Strategies
Taiwanese banks reached a record profit of NT$25.67 billion in 'New Southbound' countries in 20...
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Itochu Implements Morning Work Incentives to Boost Employee Efficiency
伊藤忠商事為提升效率並應對勞動力減少，推動「晨型工作」制度，成功降低加班費與整體成本。
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Chimei Corporation Completes Second-Generation Succession, Hsu Chia-chang Takes Over as Chairman
Chimei Corporation has completed its second-generation succession with Hsu Chia-chang, the elde...
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Taiwanese Banks' Overseas Branches Earn Nearly NT$29 Billion in Q1, a Record High for the Period
台灣本國銀行海外據點第一季獲利達新台幣289.9億元，創同期新高，其中香港市場貢獻最大。
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Drone Diplomacy: Taiwan to Establish International Academy and Connect with Markets, Forging Taiwan's Value
台灣正利用全球對「非紅無人機」的需求，推動「無人機外交」戰略，目標成為民主供應鏈的亞洲中心。
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Nikkei: Japan and Taiwan Sow Seeds of Drone Cooperation to Address China's Supply Chain Challenges
According to Nikkei Asia, Japan and Taiwan are deepening cooperation in the drone sector to bui...
Read storyHiwin: Targeting AI Humanoid Robots, Benefiting from Semiconductor Automation Demand
Hiwin, a major transmission component manufacturer, is actively deploying key components for AI...
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Buoyant Taiwan Stock Market Drives 13 Financial Holding Companies to Record NT$291.4 Billion Profit in First 4 Months, a New High for the Period
Boosted by the strong performance of the Taiwan stock market, the total net profit of 13 listed...
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Model Worker Awards: Premier Cho Jung-tai states next year's minimum wage will exceed NT$30,000
Premier Cho Jung-tai announced at the Model Worker Awards ceremony that the government is commi...
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Strong AI Demand Drives TSMC Growth Over 30%, Key Takeaways from Investor Conference
TSMC reported strong Q1 earnings, exceeding two capital stocks, and expects Q2 revenue to grow...
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Medical Groups Release Adult Vaccination Handbook Providing Recommendations for Different Age Groups
To address low adult vaccination rates in Taiwan, the Taiwan Vaccine Promotion Association rele...
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Semi Revenues to Surge 62.7% in 2026 Driven by Unprecedented Memory Growth, Omdia Estimates
Research firm Omdia has significantly raised its 2026 semiconductor revenue forecast, predictin...
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Adimmune's 3rd Filling Line Passes GMP Certification, Prioritizes Influenza Vaccine Production
Adimmune Corporation announced that its newly expanded third automated sterile filling line has...
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Hiwin Opens New Italian Headquarters to Connect European and Global Markets
Taiwanese transmission component giant Hiwin has opened a new headquarters in Agrate Brianza, I...
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NCHU Team Develops Digital Scraping Technology to Lead Machine Tool Manufacturers in Enhancing Precision
Professor Tsai Chih-Cheng's team at National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) has developed 'digit...
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AI Boom: Q1 Overtime Hours in Electronic Components Manufacturing Hit 47-Year High
Due to the strong and unexpected demand for AI, overtime hours in Taiwan's electronic component...
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Domestic Banks' Loans to 6 Major Core Industries Reached NT$8.6 Trillion by End of March
Taiwan's domestic banks' outstanding loans to the six major core strategic industries reached N...
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Cho Jung-tai: Special Defense Budget to Construct Three Indispensable National Security Pillars
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai announced a special defense budget of NT$1.25 trillion to counter...
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Global Conflict Threat Rises; Australia to Increase Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles announced plans to increase the nation's defense spe...
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Semiconductor Inflation Trend Takes Shape: Wafer Foundries and IC Design Firms Raise Prices
The semiconductor industry is facing an inflationary trend, with wafer foundries and IC design...
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Taiwan Procures 7.05 Million Public Flu Vaccine Doses This Year, First in Asia to Include Enhanced Vaccines
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced the procu...
Read storyAll Listed Companies in Taiwan Report NT$1.63 Trillion in Q1 Pre-Tax Profit, a 47% Year-on-Year Increase
According to the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the total Q1 2024 pre-tax profit for all listed compani...
Read storyHiwin and Airtac April Revenue Hits Record Highs, Boosted by Electronics and Automation Industries
Taiwanese transmission component giant Hiwin and pneumatic component manufacturer Airtac-KY bot...
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Taiwanese Banks' Loans Surge by Over NT$700 Billion in March, Q1 Profits Hit Record NT$174.2 Billion
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission announced that domestic banks' total loan balance inc...
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Taiwan's Actively Managed ETF Market Surpasses NT$500 Billion in One Year
Taiwan's first actively managed ETF launched a year ago, and in just one year, the market size...
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New Single-Dose Pneumococcal Vaccine to Be Fully Upgraded in August
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that starting in August, public-funded pneumo...
Read story0050 fixed-amount investment accounts exceed one million, leading TSMC's 200,000 accounts
Yuanta Taiwan 50 ETF (0050) has surpassed one million fixed-amount investment accounts in April...
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Electronic Components Industry Leads Profits; Operating Income Hits NT.17 Trillion with Over 40% Growth
Benefiting from the AI wave, Taiwan''s listed companies saw a 31.9% increase in operating profi...
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Life Insurance Industry's Q1 Profit Reaches NT$96.4 Billion, Up 13% YoY; March Saw Loss Due to US-Iran Conflict
Taiwan's life insurance industry recorded a profit of NT$96.4 billion in the first quarter of t...
Read story00988A Surges Over 10%, Uni-President Asset Management Issues Warning on Premium
Uni-President Asset Management has warned investors about the widening premium of its ETF 00988...
Read storyTaiwan Stock Market Surge Stimulates Domestic Demand, F&B Stocks Benefit from High April Revenue
The strong performance of Taiwan's stock market in April stimulated domestic demand, leading to...
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Taiwan's Housing Market Continues Consolidation as New Mortgages from 5 Major Banks Decline in April After Minor Easing
Despite the Central Bank of Taiwan's minor loosening of housing market controls in Q1, new mort...
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Holidays and Mother's Day Boost Taiwan's Retail and F&B Sales to Record Highs
The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced on the 26th that April retail and F&B sales hit reco...
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Anti-Speculation Measures Take Effect: New Mortgages Hit 3-Year Low in Q1
The Taiwan government's series of measures to curb housing speculation are yielding results. In...
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Lo I-chun: COVID-19 May Surge This Summer; Expanded Vaccination Extended to End of July
CDC Director Lo I-chun warned of a potential summer COVID-19 wave and announced the extension o...
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Taiwanese Government Fosters Domestic Development and International Cooperation to Build a Non-Red Drone Supply Chain
台灣政府投入442億元發展無人機產業，目標2030年產值達400億，建構非紅供應鏈並深化國際合作。
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Not Just Exporting Chips: Pingtung Mangoes Sold for NT$800 Each at Japan's Isetan
Pingtung's "Lu Family Irwin Mango" has successfully entered Japan's Isetan department store, wi...
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Foxconn and Mitsubishi Electric Sign MOU to Evaluate Feasibility of Joint Automotive Equipment Operations
Foxconn and Mitsubishi Electric have signed an MOU to explore the feasibility of a joint ventur...
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Survey: 54% of Semiconductor Firms Expect Over 10% Revenue Growth Amid AI Demand Expansion
KPMG today released its "2026 Global Semiconductor Industry Survey," which found that 54% of su...
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