Taiwan's consumer confidence hits 4-month high

Taipei, Oct. 4 (CNA) Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose to a four-month high in September due to the booming stock market, although sentiment remained weighed down by uncertainty over U.S. tariff policies, according to National Central University...

Dubai–Taiwan Vision as work in progress: The Soludo leadership example

When Mr Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, offered Anambra State the inspiring vision of building a “Taiwan of Africa” and a “Dubai in Nigeria,” some embraced the promise with joy. In contrast, others dismissed it as an impossible dream....

“Chinese Were Pretending To Kill Us”! PLA Jets “Target” British Warship In Taiwan Strait; Execute ‘Constructive Kills’

In the latest instance of force projection, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) fighter jets simulated an attack on a British warship transiting the Taiwan Strait. The “fake attack” was simulated on HMS Richmond, one of the Royal Navy’s...

COVID-19 and Breast Cancer Prognosis: A Comparative Analysis of Disease-Free Survival Rates in Taiwan

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, echoing patterns from historical epidemics such as the Plague of Athens, the Antonine Plague, and the Black Death, with similar themes of reduced access to preventive...

Taiwan’s Mobile Service Revenue Set to Hit $6.2 Billion by 2030: What It Means for Retail!

Taiwan’s mobile service sector is poised for a notable uptick, projected to grow from USD 5.9 billion in 2025 to USD 6.2 billion by 2030. This increase, marking a 1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), is primarily driven by the robust uptake of...

Environmental groups say EIAs need reworking

The environmental impact assessment (EIA) system should be improved by boosting public participation and communication, as well as stipulating proper responses by developers when concerns are raised, environmental groups said yesterday amid a...

Government of Belize, Belize City Council and Taiwan proudly unveil new design for Belcan Bridge project

Views: 218 Views: 212 Posted: Friday, October 3, 2025. 4:31 pm CST. The Government of Belize the Belize City Council and Taiwan are proud to jointly unveil the new design for the Belcan Bridge as part of the transformative Belcan Bridge...

Taiwan Buys $1.3 billion of Russian oil

The purchases come despite Taiwan’s opposition to Russia’s war in Ukraine, backed by some sanctions on Moscow. Taiwan’s reliance on Russia for naphtha also exposes it to potential moves by China to disrupt those supplies. Beijing, which claims the...

Glasses designer driven by ‘sustainability’ ideals

Driven by a belief in “solving social problems through design,” Ocean Ou (歐世勛) aims to turn the circular economy from a concept into everyday practice by creating products that last, and can be repaired and recycled. “In the past, environmental...

Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change Among Winners of 2025 Right Livelihood Award

This year’s Right Livelihood Awards have been announced in Stockholm today. A student-led group from the Pacific Islands and human rights lawyer from Guam, Julian Aguon, were jointly recognized for taking their fight against climate change to the...

US Senate panel to review Taiwan bills

The US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is to hold a hearing on Oct. 22 to review a series of bills, four of which are in support of Taiwan, the committee’s Web site says. The Providing Our Regional Companions with Upgraded Protection in...

Taiwan’s Record Russian Naphtha Imports in 2025 Raise Geopolitical Risks

According to a new study by the Center for Energy and Clean Air Research (CREA) in Helsinki, Taiwan imported about $1.3 billion worth of Russian naphtha in the first half of 2025, setting a record among suppliers for that period. Such purchases...

Taiwan prisons grapple with growing elderly inmate population

To accommodate older prisoners, Chiayi Prison houses those over 65 on the ground floor to make it easier for them to move around. Facilities have also been adapted to meet their needs. “Whether it’s a commode, non-slip flooring or handrails, these...

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 Simulated Kill”: Royal Navy Reports Harassment As Taiwan Strait Standoff Escalates Into Psychological Warfare And Growing Military Risks

IN A NUTSHELL 🇨🇳 Chinese jets conducted a simulated strike on a British warship in the Taiwan Strait. 🇬🇧 The Royal Navy described the encounter as a “simulated kill” without actual missile firing. 🛰️ The incident highlights the use of information...

Morning Brief: Game On for Air Force-Navy Football Despite Shutdown, Taiwan Monitors Chinese Military Ahead of National Day

Good morning, it’s Friday, October 3, 2025. A Portland judge weighs whether to block Trump’s National Guard deployment as the government shutdown leaves troops unpaid. The Air Force–Navy game will still go on. In Asia, Marines resume airfield...

Boston’s Food Forests Take Root as a Climate Equity Strategy

“Edible forests” are popping up in Boston. Scattered across the city, once-empty lots have been overtaken by fruit trees and berry-filled bushes. Open to the public, they are forage-friendly pockets in the urban grid. The rise of urban food...

Red panda sent from Taipei Zoo dies in Japan

Taipei, Oct. 3 (CNA) An 8-year-old male red panda sent from Taipei Zoo to Japan last April as part of an overseas breeding program has died from a chest infection, the zoo said Friday. Named "Ke Sung" (可頌), the animal began showing signs of...

Taiwan Resists US Chip Capacity Shift

Taiwan signaled it will not move half of its semiconductor production to the United States, pushing back on pressure from Washington as both sides discuss tariffs and supply chain security. The stance, delivered as trade talks continue, adds new...

US Senate to review four bills backing Taiwan

The US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is on Oct. 22 scheduled to hold a hearing to review a series of bills, four of which are in support of Taiwan, the committee’s Web site says. The Providing our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in...