Taiwan's Starlux Airlines orders five more A350Fs

Starlux Airlines (JX, Taipei Taoyuan) has doubled its order for A350Fs from Airbus, signing a commitment for five more aircraft of the type. "The cargo market is set to become a key element in our business model and will benefit from the advantages …

Philippines to equip province near Taiwan with Japan-supplied radars

This photo taken on Dec. 1, 2024, shows a new Philippine military base on an island in the country's northernmost province of Batanes. (Kyodo) MANILA (Kyodo) -- The Philippines will equip its northernmost province of Batanes with coastal surveillance …

Taiwan: Alcohol consumption is a big drain on insurance funds

Consumption of alcohol, which is a known carcinogen, accounts for TWD5.3bn ($161m) in annual health insurance costs in Taiwan. It also contributes to traffic accidents caused by drunk driving which in turn lead to avoidable insurance payouts by the …

Taiwan Bourse Tipped To Snap Losing Streak

The Taiwan stock market has moved lower in back-to-back sessions, dropping more than 570 points or 2.4 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 23,080-point plateau although it may find support on Friday. The global forecast …

VOA Mandarin: Israel, Taiwan face existential challenges, says Taiwan's representative to Israel 

Both Israel and Taiwan are facing existential challenges from authoritarian regimes, Abby Lee, Taiwan’s culture and economic representative to Israel, told VOA in a recent interview in Tel Aviv. She said this and other commonalities were the glue bonding …

China-Taiwan: A dangerous relationship

The relations between China and Taiwan are constantly tense since their de facto separation in 1949 and are causing tension in relations between Beijing and Washington. On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of …

Aircraft: Taiwan's Starlux orders 5 more A-350Fs

Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has signed a firm order with Airbus for five additional A-350F freighters, doubling last year’s initial order for five of the type. The A-350F fleet will be operated by Starlux Cargo on some of the world’s busiest freight …

Taiwan chip giant TSMC says 2024 revenue rose 33.9%

Taiwan in the China power report

The US Department of Defense recently released this year’s “Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China.” This annual report provides a comprehensive overview of China’s military capabilities, strategic objectives …

Citi Forecasts Strong Taiwan Economy in 2025, AI as Key Driver

Citi Commercial Bank in Taiwan recently hosted a client event on the topic “Looking Ahead: 2025 AI Industry Trends and Global Economic Outlook Forum,” where Head of Citi Research for Taiwan, Laura Chen, discussed future AI trends and their potential impact …