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A major political confrontation is escalating in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan as the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) remain at an impasse over the NT$1.25 trillion (US$38 billion) special defense procurement budget. At the heart of the deadlock is the KMT&
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TSMC senior executives attending the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C. sent strong signals this week that the world's largest contract chipmaker may deepen its already historic commitment to American semiconductor manufacturing. Senior Vice President Hou Yung-ching (侯永清) told reporters that TSMC is "preparing for any
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Taiwan's first indigenous defense submarine (IDS), the Hai Kun (海鯤號), has reportedly entered its most consequential phase of sea trials yet — live torpedo testing — marking a watershed moment for the island's ambitious submarine-building program. When pressed by reporters about reports that the vessel had put to
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The scandal surrounding illegal operations at Kaohsiung's Meilong Canyon (美濃大峽谷) in Meinong District is deepening, with defense attorneys for the detained suspects now publicly suggesting that the true masterminds behind the operation have not yet been apprehended. In a statement that prosecutors declined to comment on, the lawyers
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The funeral of 28-year-old Tainan police officer Zheng Yongxin (鄭詠心) on Wednesday was marked by wrenching scenes of grief, anger, and an unfulfilled love story. Zheng was dressed in a wedding gown for her final journey — a gesture arranged by her family and fiancé to honor the marriage she had
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The spycam scandal engulfing Taiwans largest medical aesthetics chain took a dramatic turn Wednesday as a New Taipei court ordered the detention of Airlee Group (愛爾麗醫美集團) president Chang Ru-shan (常如山), his executive assistant Chang Yuan-ling (張元齡), and engineer Hsieh Jin-heng (謝金亨). All three face charges under the Personal Data Protection
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Taiwan's benchmark TAIEX index continued its historic ascent on Wednesday, surging more than 700 points to close above 41,500 — shattering the 41,000-point psychological barrier for the first time in the market's history. The rally, which has seen the index gain thousands of points in
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Public Television Service (PTS) Chairman Hu Yuan-hui (胡元輝) was ordered to leave a Legislative Yuan Education and Culture Committee hearing on Thursday, triggering a day-long parliamentary standoff that has reignited debate over political interference in Taiwans public media. The confrontation began when KMT Legislator Lo Chih-chiang (羅智強) argued that Hu
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Taiwans Legislative Yuan is bracing for a high-stakes showdown vote Friday on the special defense procurement bill, with the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan Peoples Party (TPP) reaching a tentative consensus on a framework that would cap total spending at approximately NT$800 billion (roughly US$24.4 billion). The
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Taiwan's Directorate-General of Personnel Administration confirmed Thursday that it is actively studying a proposed 10% salary increase for the nation's civil servants, public school teachers, and military personnel. The proposal, which would represent one of the largest across-the-board public sector pay adjustments in recent years, is
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The spycam scandal engulfing Airlee Clinic, Taiwan's largest medical aesthetics chain, took a dramatic turn Thursday as a New Taipei court ordered the detention of chairman Chang Ju-shan, his special assistant Chang Yuan-ling, and an engineer surnamed Hsieh. The three face charges under the Personal Data Protection Act,
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Paraguayan President Santiago Peña arrived at Taoyuan International Airport on Thursday morning, May 7, leading a high-level delegation for a four-day state visit that underscores the enduring diplomatic bond between the two nations. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung personally greeted the delegation, which includes Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez and Minister of