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Super Micro confirms two Taiwan employees detained in AI server export investigation

Super Micro Computer has confirmed that two employees at its Taiwan subsidiary have been detained as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) servers containing Nvidia chips to China. The company said two additional employees were questioned by......

Taiwan and China lead regional pick as standard chartered bets on Asia growth

Standard Chartered has upgraded its outlook on Asia ex-Japan equities to “overweight,” citing strong earnings potential, accelerating artificial intelligence investment, and improving macroeconomic conditions across the region. The bank’s latest positioning highlights Taiwan and China......

Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills

Taiwan’s defence authorities have announced a five-day series of combat readiness exercises aimed at strengthening the island’s ability to respond to potential security threats amid ongoing regional tensions. The drills, scheduled to begin on Monday and continue until Friday, are part of......

Taiwan launches online platform for Chinese citizens to share intelligence information

Taiwan has launched a new online platform aimed at encouraging Chinese citizens to provide intelligence-related information, marking the latest development in the long-standing rivalry between Taipei and Beijing. The initiative, announced by Taiwan's National Security Bureau, is designed to offer......

Asian investors turn to proxy assets ahead of spacex ipo debut

SpaceX’s planned initial public offering is triggering a surge of activity across Asian markets as retail investors seek indirect exposure to the company. With direct access to the listing limited or unavailable in several jurisdictions, traders are moving into exchange traded funds and supply......

TSMC confirms purchase of ASML High-NA EUV machines for R&D

TSMC has confirmed it has acquired next-generation High-NA EUV lithography machines from ASML and is currently using them for research and development work. The company stated that it is not abandoning the technology, but is instead building internal expertise before moving toward large-scale deployment. The......

TSMC says AI chip shortages will persist for years

Demand for artificial intelligence chips continues to outpace global manufacturing capacity, according to TSMC Chief Executive C.C. Wei, who told shareholders that the company does not expect supply to meet demand for several more years. Speaking at the company’s annual shareholder meeting in Hsinchu,......

Chinese vessel withdraws after 33-hour Pratas Islands standoff

A Chinese coast guard vessel withdrew from waters near the Pratas Islands after a 33-hour standoff with Taiwanese authorities, in an incident that underscored rising maritime tensions in the northern South China Sea. The confrontation involved repeated radio exchanges in which both sides asserted competing......

Taiwan novel wins International Booker Prize in breakthrough

A novel from Taiwan has won the International Booker Prize 2026, marking a historic first for Mandarin-language translated fiction. The award went to author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King for Taiwan Travelogue, recognized as a milestone in contemporary world literature and in the global visibility......