CONNECT WITH US
NEWS TAGGED ECONOMY
Friday 8 August 2025
Chinese companies investigated for illegal poaching of Taiwanese tech talent
The Taiwan Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau is investigating 16 Chinese companies, including major firms such as Victory Giant Technology, Huntkey, and GoerTek, for allegedly...
Thursday 7 August 2025
Trump doubles India tariff to 50% to punish Russian oil buying
US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods over its ongoing purchases of Russian energy, escalating a fight with a key Asian partner on the eve of...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Taiwan's President Lai reaffirms commitment to peace and economic security; Boris Johnson urges Western countries not to alienate Taiwan
Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson recently visited Taiwan, becoming the third British ex-PM to do so after Margaret Thatcher and Liz Truss. On August 5, Johnson met with President...
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Nearly half a year into Trump's administration, Taiwan's June 2025 economic indicators remain green
Although US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy implemented in April 2025 has caused significant shocks to global trade and economy, the National Development Council...
Monday 28 July 2025
AI smartphone boom drives shift to experience-led mobile retail
The surge in AI smartphone demand is ushering in the era of the experience economy, prompting mobile brands to reshape their retail strategies. Leading players such as Samsung, Vivo,...
Monday 28 July 2025
AI server demand surge to drive Taiwan's 2H25 export growth
The Russia-Ukraine war continues to exert pressure on the European economy. At the same time, Donald Trump's proposed tariffs are also placing pressure on import and export trade...
Friday 25 July 2025
Wolfspeed collapse triggers Renesas's first interim loss in 5 years
Renesas Electronics posted a net loss of JPY175.3 billion (approx. US$1.19 billion) in the first half of 2025, swinging from a JPY139.5 billion profit a year earlier. It was the Japanese...
Thursday 24 July 2025
What did Japan give up to lower US tariffs?
Japan has pledged to invest US$550 billion in the US economy under a sweeping trade deal unveiled July 22, 2025, aiming to avert steep auto tariffs. The pact expands US access to...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Big moon plans, few rocket orders: South Korea's aerospace ambition faces reality check
South Korea has laid out an ambitious vision to become a major player in the new space economy, with a long-term goal of landing on the Moon using domestically developed rockets and...
Friday 18 July 2025
Nvidia's return to China faces trust deficit as domestic rivals gain ground
Nvidia announced at China's International Supply Chain Expo that its H20 chips received US government approval to resume sales in the world's second-largest economy, marking a pivotal...
Friday 11 July 2025
Swancor divests materials unit to back smart robotics investors
Swancor Holding Co., Ltd. has approved the sale of a 60% stake in its Shanghai STAR Market-listed unit, Swancor Advanced Materials Co., Ltd., at CNY7.78 per share, valuing the deal...
Thursday 10 July 2025
US tariff plans threaten Taiwan's key tech exports amid shifting trade dynamics
The US's latest tariff actions have sparked concern in Taiwan, raising fears that its export-driven tech sector could soon face steep import duties. Although Taiwan was not named...
Wednesday 25 June 2025
China on cusp of seeing over 100 DeepSeeks, ex-top official says
China's advantages in developing artificial intelligence (AI) are about to unleash a wave of innovation that will generate more than 100 DeepSeek-like breakthroughs in the coming...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Vietnam extends VAT reduction to end of 2026 to boost economy
The Vietnamese National Assembly has approved an extension of the value-added tax (VAT) cut, reducing the rate from 10% to 8% until the end of 2026 to support domestic economic growth...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Taiwan rises to 6th in global competitiveness rankings, driven by robust AI, chip, and R&D strengths
Taiwan has climbed two places to secure 6th position in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, outperforming 63 of the 69 economies surveyed. The country also retained its title...