Proposed rule may raise Taiwan insurers’ underlying risk, Fitch warns

The gov’t has not clarified how hedging cost savings or FX reserves will be calculated. Proposed accounting changes in Taiwan could smooth the impact of foreign exchange (FX) swings on life insurers’ reported earnings but may increase their underlying FX …

Strengthening trade bonds benefits people across Taiwan Strait: spokesperson

BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday that strengthening economic cooperation and advancing integrated development serve the common interests of compatriots across the Taiwan Strait. Peng Qing'en, spokesperson for …

U.S. naval ships transit Taiwan Strait for first time in 2026

Los Angeles, Jan. 20 (CNA) Two U.S. naval vessels transited the Taiwan Strait last Friday and Saturday, marking the first such passage by American naval ships this year, according to a USNI News report. The transit by the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile …

6 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist After Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Earnings

TSMC earnings boosted the semiconductor market with its commentary on a multiyear growth driver. In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM 4.45%), Nvidia (NVDA 4.42%), and other AI stocks. To learn …

Mainland says DPP's so-called trade deal with U.S. sells out Taiwan's interests

BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The so-called "consensus" reached by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in tariff talks with the United States sells out the well-being of Taiwan people and the interests of industrial …

Japan, Taiwan, Middle East top international job offers at IIT-Kharagpur, US-Europe far behind

In a twist during this year's placement season at IIT Kharagpur, international job offers are now heavily weighted towards Japan, Taiwan, and the Middle East, while traditional powerhouses like the US and Europe are taking a back seat. In a remarkable …

Taiwan's traditional manufacturers miss out on export boom

Taipei – Taiwan's economy soared last year on skyrocketing exports of AI hardware and semiconductors, but companies in more traditional manufacturing sectors could only look on with envy as they were clobbered by U.S. tariffs and a strong local …

Taiwan's push for supply chain security produces unexpected winners

Taiwanese suppliers from other industries are pushing into semiconductors as AI demand and supply chain security concerns open up new domestic opportunities. (Source photo by Cheng Ting-Fang) Tech Asia Smaller local suppliers seize rare chance to serve …

Taiwan-US $250B Investment Accord to Include LNG Projects

Taiwanese government officials have confirmed that investments by state enterprises in US LNG projects will be included in the $250 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI) mandated by a bilateral investment agreement signed in Washington on Jan. 15, …

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