Experience: I hunt for missing hikers in remote mountains Since I started doing search and rescue five years ago, I have found seven survivors. Sadly, the number I find dead is higher The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
PM defends stance on China Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed Taiwan's criticism of Thailand's support for the One China policy on Thursday, saying Bangkok's position would not affect economic ties with Taipei. Bangkok Post · Jul 23
Taiwan Documentary and Film Festival screening in Bangkok before Khon Kaen Only two days remain for the eighth edition of the Taiwan Documentary and Film Festival, one of the most anticipated annual events for film lovers seeking distinctive stories and rarely screened works. Bangkok Post · Jul 23
‘A statement of freedom’: T-shirt slogan goes viral and book sales rocket in Taiwan after Hong Kong raids Taiwanese people look on with concern at fate of Hong Kong’s independent booksellers, after series of arrests in recent months The Guardian - AU · Jul 23
Taiwan Semiconductor Just Doubled Down on the AI Megatrend. Why TSMC Still Has Room to Run. TSMC beat earnings estimates, raised its full-year outlook, and reinforced confidence in the long-term AI boom. Barchart · Jul 22
2 ETFs to Access the World's Best-Performing Stock Markets In 2026 Taiwan and South Korea ETFs EWT and EWY have surged over 50% and 70% in 2026, fueled by AI-driven gains in TSMC, MediaTek, SK hynix, and Samsung amid the memory chip shortage. MarketBeat · Jul 21
Ex-TSMC manager first to be indicted under National Security Act for allegedly attempting to leak core Taiwanese chipmaking technologies to China They could face up to seven years in prison. PC Gamer · Jul 21
Taiwan indicts ex-TSMC manager for allegedly stealing chip secrets for China — first case of its kind links managers to Chinese semiconductor materials analysis company Taiwanese prosecutors indicted a former TSMC deputy manager on Monday for allegedly copying 21 confidential documents. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 20
An excavation in Taiwan searches for remains of Japanese soldiers lost in WWII ship sinking Experts have begun an excavation in Taiwan to recover the remains of Japanese soldiers from World War II The Independent UK · Jul 20
Global Market: Citi downgrades South Korea to neutral as AI chip volatility mounts Citigroup has downgraded South Korea to neutral after a year-long overweight stance, citing heightened volatility in AI-linked chip stocks and stretched valuations. While remaining positive on the long-term AI theme, the brokerage retained an overweight rating on Taiwan and upgraded China, signalling a shift in emerging market positioning. The Economic Times · Jul 20
Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes Taiwan reported a significant increase in Chinese coast guard vessel activity around the island in June. This surge prompted Taipei to plan drills simulating potential Chinese escalations near its Pacific coast. Officials noted that some Chinese vessels are former naval destroyers, posing a heightened threat. The increased activity strains Taiwan's… The Economic Times · Jul 20
TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment Speaking after blockbuster second-quarter results on Thursday, Chief Financial Officer Wendell Huang said the company is "very happy" with progress in Arizona, which is why it decided to ramp up investment to $265 billion. The Economic Times · Jul 20
The Atlas Moth Has No Mouth and Its Entire Adult Life Runs on One Tank of Fat Born already running on emptyWhen the atlas moth breaks out of its cocoon, it has already eaten its last meal, and that meal happened weeks earlier, when it was still a caterpillar. The adult moth has no functional mouth. No digestive system. The structures that would form a feeding apparatus… Times Life · Jul 20
Taiwan Semiconductor’s $100 Billion Arizona Expansion Is a Bullish Sign for Investors TSMC stock still looks like a 'Buy' after its latest earnings print. Barchart · Jul 19
The Times of India · Jul 19 Meet Huang Yung-fu: The former soldier who began painting at 86 and helped save Taiwan’s Rainbow Village from demolition At an age when most people have long retired, Huang Yung-fu picked up a paintbrush and changed the fate of an entire community. Living alone in an aging military settlement in Taichung, Taiwan, the former soldier began covering the drab concrete walls around his home with bright birds, animals and…
The Economic Times · Jul 19 Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan': President Lai Ching-te Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te called for unity against China's threats. He urged his party to oppose Beijing's 'red terror' and protect democracy. Lai emphasized Taiwan's independent identity and its right to self-determination. He stated that Taiwan is already an independent country, not subordinate to China. The president highlighted Taiwan's strength…
Barchart · Jul 17 A $100 Billion Reason to Buy Taiwan Semi Stock Now TSMC’s massive investment signals growing ambitions, giving investors another reason to watch the chip giant closely.
Bangkok Post · Jul 17 Tech sell-off takes toll on Asian equities RECAP: Most Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, with equity benchmarks in Japan and Taiwan falling as much as 6%, as a global rout in technology stocks accelerated. The resumption of US-Iran hostilities and higher oil prices also dented sentiment.
Barchart · Jul 17 Taiwan Semiconductor Generates Strong FCF - But TSM Stock is Down and Value Investors Love It Taiwan Semiconductor reported strong Q2 revenue, with high net income and free cash flow (FCF) margins. However, TSM stock is down, giving value investors an opportunity. One play is to sell short OTM puts.
The Economic Times · Jul 17 After record $29 billion selloff, FIIs buying India again. Chris Wood explains why After a record $29 billion foreign selloff, FIIs have turned net buyers of Indian equities in July. Jefferies' Christopher Wood says the earlier outflows were driven by the AI-led rally in Korea and Taiwan, adding that sustained inflows will depend on the AI trade cooling or Indian valuations becoming more…
Euronews · Jul 16 TSMC posts record profit and pledges $100bn to expand US manufacturing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday with a record second-quarter net profit, up 77% from a year earlier, while pledging a further $100bn (€87.4bn) to expand its chipmaking capacity in the US.
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity Major Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States
The Economic Times · Jul 16 TSMC's second-quarter profit seen hitting record on AI boom Analysts said demand for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's (TSMC) 3-nanometre and 2-nanometre process technologies for AI chips, as well as for its advanced chip packaging technology, CoWoS, remains strong.
Bangkok Post · Jul 15 The master of monsters Thai-Hong Kong artist, Varagun "Andy" Chongthanapipat, better known as MrKreme, is renowned for his monster characters Rosado, Mushkin, Corkin, Gally and Odeys. His monster family, named Kooky World, has been marketed in many countries including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and the US.
Barchart · Jul 14 Taiwan Semi Is an Attractive Stock But Poses Some Risk China could take steps that would cripple Taiwan Semi.