Taiwan: Taipei and New Taipei housing, the science-park corridors, and the rules governing purchases.
WASILLA, Alaska: US President Donald Trump told a rally in Alaska on Tuesday (Oct 13) that Taiwan has agreed to buy 30 per cent of the liquefied natural gas from a pipeline project in the state. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who also appeared at the event organised by the Republican National Committee, said Taiwan has committed to investing US$4.4 billion in the development of the pipeline. The deal terms were not immediately clear, and Taiwan's economy ministry, which oversees energy policy, had no immediate comment.
Paraguay and Belize on Monday condemned sanctions imposed by Beijing on two of their ministers over their countries' ties with Taiwan, calling the measures unwarranted and a source of unnecessary tension. Both governments reaffirmed their support for Taiwan and said the sanctions would not alter the
Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture is developing standardised professional teaching materials for pet care training, with publication expected as early as 2028. The ministry also plans to work with the Ministry of Labor to introduce a pet care technician certificate once the materials are in place.
More than 26,000 cases of domestic violence against elderly people were reported in Taiwan last year, up from 20,182 in 2022. Psychological abuse accounted for 44.1 per cent of cases in the first half of this year, with nearly 58 per cent involving the elderly person's descendants.
King Mswati III of Eswatini thanked Taiwan for donating military helicopters during a visit to a flight training centre in Tainan with President William Lai. The helicopters, donated in 2020, have been used for medevac flights in the African kingdom.
A military-use quadruped robot dog built on Ghost Robotics' Vision 60 platform was exhibited at the Taiwan-Japan Future Technology Forum in Taipei. The robot, capable of reconnaissance, surveillance and armed engagement, has already been used in Japanese Self-Defense Forces exercises.
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare spent NT$97.2 million on gold charms for 6,489 centenarians this Double Ninth Festival, up from 5,749 last year. The cost rose despite a dip in gold prices from a high of NT$5,066 per gram.
Former president Tsai Ing-wen called for stronger two-way ties between Taiwan and Silicon Valley at a meeting with young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco on Friday. She urged Taiwanese in the tech sector to share Taiwan's experience globally while bringing back insights from Silicon Valley.
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu warned at the Double Ten National Day ceremony that Taiwan's democracy must not be seen as a 'fake democracy, real dictatorship.' He cited recall campaigns against opposition lawmakers as 'political persecution' and accused the executive branch of refusing to countersi
President William Lai, in his Double Ten National Day address, said Taiwan welcomes US-China dialogue to reduce conflict risk but insists it must respect World War II history and the Taiwanese people's right to exist. He highlighted Taiwan's increased defence spending and civilian defence efforts, a
President William Lai in his Double Ten National Day address called for multiple industries across Taiwan's economy to form a 'chain of guardian mountains', rather than relying on a single pillar such as TSMC. He outlined government measures including a NT$100 billion SME programme, expanded foreign
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has proposed relocating Taipei International Airport (Songshan airport) and redeveloping the 300-hectare site into an artificial intelligence park. The plan has drawn criticism from politicians across party lines, who cite concerns over transport links for outlying islands
Taiwan's National Development Fund has amended its AI investment programme to allow funding for offshore companies that maintain their primary business activities, R&D, hiring or revenue generation in Taiwan. The move follows the fund's NT$10 billion (US$314.17 million) commitment over 10 years, wit
A new tunnel connecting Zhongxiao E Road to the National Biotechnology Research Park in Nangang District opened yesterday. The S$1.878 billion (US$59.07 million) tunnel cuts travel time between Nangang and New Taipei City’s Sijhih District from 15-20 minutes to under 10 minutes during peak hours.
The Association of Chain and Franchise Promotion, Taiwan reported that 9.5% of convenience stores nationwide did not operate around the clock in 2022, with the share expected to rise this year due to labour shortages and a low birthrate. Operators including 7-Eleven and FamilyMart have adjusted hour
President William Lai broke ground on the Baipu Industrial Park in Kaohsiung, a nearly 89-hectare site that will create over 4,000 jobs and generate NT$300 billion in annual production value. The park will host TSMC facilities and is expected to become Taiwan's first semiconductor base focused on de
Ukraine launched what Moscow's mayor called the largest drone attack yet on the Russian capital, killing two people in the Moscow region and two more in Russian-held parts of Ukraine's Kherson region. The attack came on the final day of a parliamentary election that President Vladimir Putin has fram
President William Lai announced the establishment of the World Alliance for Disaster Management (WADM) at a forum in Taipei, calling it Taiwan's biggest breakthrough in joining international organisations in over 50 years. The alliance has 12 founding members, including 11 of Taiwan's diplomatic all
An Argentine federal judge has ordered British and Israeli companies to stop developing the Sea Lion oilfield off the Falkland Islands, pending an environmental review. The injunction targets Navitas Petroleum and Rockhopper Exploration, though enforcement depends on international cooperation and th
Taiwan's central bank kept key interest rates unchanged for a 10th straight quarter, but raised the maximum loan-to-value ratio for second-home buyers to 70 per cent from 60 per cent. The move signals confidence that property lending has cooled enough to allow targeted relaxation without undermining
Premier Cho Jung-tai attended a Chunghwa Telecom mass wedding in Taipei where 72 couples were married, urging them to help address Taiwan's demographic challenges. He highlighted government support including a planned NT$5,000 monthly child-rearing allowance and expanded childcare services.
Taiwan and Paraguay have launched a pilot carbon credit project covering five hectares of woodland in Paraguay's Chaco region, the Climate Change Administration said. The project explores verification and transfer methods for carbon credits. Two universities also signed a separate MOU on talent deve
Ministry of the Interior data shows single-person households reached about 3.99 million last year, accounting for 40.5 per cent of all registered households and surpassing the combined share of two-person and three-person households for the first time. A real estate analyst attributes the trend to f
Taiwan's population is projected to shrink by nearly half over the next five decades, falling to 12.15 million by 2075. The National Development Council warns of deepening labour shortages and a rapidly aging workforce that will challenge the economy's growth model.
The US Marine Mineral Administration has proposed auctioning deep sea mining leases for 28m hectares of seabed near the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. Governors of both US territories have voiced strong opposition, citing insufficient environmental safeguards and risks to marine ecosystems.
Average total household income in Taiwan reached NT$1,529,000 last year, up 3.3% year on year, according to the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics. Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County posted the highest incomes, driven by the technology sector, while Taipei led in property income a