HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - The Untold Story

In 1993, Taiwan was called “Garbage Island” as only 70% of trash was collected; 33 years later, recycling reached 55% nationwide

Taiwan transformed its severe waste problem into a recycling success story. Residents now buy special bags for non-recyclable trash, making disposal a direct cost. Businesses and importers also fund recycling initiatives through producer responsibility programs. Musical garbage trucks signal collection times, encouraging timely waste separation by households. This comprehensive system…

The Times of India · Sep 3

Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile

A statement by Pacific leaders expressing concern over China's missile test is being viewed as a sign of pragmatism as nations walk a diplomatic tightrope.

AAP · Sep 3

Chinese artists pull out of Korean biennale after discovering there will be ‘Taiwan pavilion’

Chinese curators say the decision allowed ‘political elements to intrude into realm of art’

The Independent UK · Sep 3

TSMC plans Kaohsiung site expansion to boost semiconductor testing efficiency

TSMC Vice President of Advanced Packaging Technology and Service Jun He said the company is working with Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Kaohsiung City government on the expansion, which is expected to boost validation efficiency by 25-50 per cent.

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another $20 billion in US

Taiwanese firms plan additional twenty billion dollars investment in the United States. This significant investment is driven by increasing demand for artificial intelligence applications. The announcement came from Taiwan's economy minister at a trade show in Taipei. A visiting US official welcomed the news, highlighting shared supply chain commitments. These…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

How Taiwan's AI stock boom has ordinary people borrowing to invest

People across Taiwan are taking out loans and even remortgaging their homes to chase gains in an AI-fuelled stock boom — and not everyone is coming out ahead.

Euronews · Sep 2

China warns of "consequences" as Taiwan attends Pacific Islands Forum

China has issued a stern warning about Taiwan's involvement in the Pacific Islands Forum. In response, Taiwan’s foreign minister passionately defended the nation's regional partnerships and ongoing contributions. Leaders from Australia and New Zealand emphasized the forum’s independence from external pressures, asserting that the Pacific family must have the right…

The Times of India · Sep 1

China says ‘there will be consequences’ as Taiwanese delegation attends Pacific leaders’ summit

Chinese envoy fumes at ‘inappropriate’ presence of rival Taiwan while Australia and New Zealand defend coalition

The Independent UK · Sep 1

China warns of 'consequences' for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summit

China has warned of consequences for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a Pacific leaders summit

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Micron's Taiwan unions threaten strike over bonus dispute

The two unions representing Micron workers in Taoyuan and Taichung said ‌in a ⁠written response ⁠to Reuters that they had close to 10,000 members among roughly 15,000 workers ​at Micron facilities in the two cities. More than 80% of members who ​took part in an internal online survey in August…

The Economic Times · Sep 1