Taiwan entered the second quarter of 2026 with its strongest growth momentum in nearly four decades, as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, advanced semiconductors, and high-performance ...

Efforts to build a non-Chinese drone supply chain are gaining traction, but fragmented systems, procurement delays, and global competition could limit how far and how fast Taiwan can advance. In his ...

Taiwan is deepening its ties with Latin American countries in tandem with the Trump administration’s growing focus on the Western Hemisphere. For the first time in nearly two decades, Taiwan may have ...

Renewable targets have not been reached, and resumption of nuclear energy use appears increasingly likely. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has long signaled a willingness to reconsider the island’s ...

Taiwan’s proposed special defense budget reflects a changing threat environment, where preparedness is no longer defined by a single scenario or a fixed endpoint. In early 2026, Taiwan’s defense ...

穩定幣可望為台灣的全球導向型經濟帶來有別以往的效率，但在跨入穩定幣市場前，風險、監管與銀行未來定位等議題仍有待主管機關釐清。 倘若虛擬資產專法與後續施行細則順利通過，台灣最快可望在下半年迎來第一個在國內發行的穩定幣。 屆時，台灣將 ...

While Taiwan’s hotel market is often derided for being poor value for money, one segment is earning global recognition. A night at one of Taipei’s most opulent stays tests whether the praise pays off.

GDP is growing at a torrid clip thanks to massive AI demand, but Taiwan is increasingly putting all its economic eggs in one basket. Taiwan’s exports hit an all-time high of US$640 billion in 2025, ...

Rising prices will increase economic attractiveness. Taiwan is grappling with growing risks to its supply of rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical minerals. Recycling is emerging as a ...

A historic surge in AI-driven exports has pushed Taiwan’s growth forecasts sharply upward, but looming U.S. tariffs and domestic strains cast a long shadow over 2026. Taiwan’s economy surged in 2025 ...

A less favorable Chinese business environment is prompting many Taiwanese companies to look elsewhere for growth opportunities. The Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF), the semi-official Taiwanese ...

Taiwan’s east coast villages are navigating the promises of industrial jobs and sustainability against the backdrop of contested land rights and environmental risks. Taiwan’s eastern coastline is ...