Vincent Tsai Lee

The Micron Taoyuan union has secured authorization to strike, with 99% of voting members supporting industrial action. No strike date has been set, with the labor dispute focused on bonuses and the establishment of a long-term profit-sharing system.

Oct 10, 2026

Taiwan’s representative in the United States said Taiwan-US relations remain steady following the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, while stressing that the timely delivery of US defense equipment is essential to Taiwan’s defense readiness.

Oct 10, 2026

The US State Department says Chinese activities east of Taiwan are heightening regional tensions and urges Beijing to end pressure on Taiwan and resolve differences through dialogue. Taiwan’s Coast Guard says the vessels involved did not enter restricted waters.

Oct 10, 2026

President Lai Ching-te said in his National Day address that Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, adding that stronger self-defense capabilities are essential to regional stability and equal cross-strait dialogue.

Oct 10, 2026

Taiwan’s exports reached US$87.22 billion in September, up 60.9% year on year and marking a monthly record for the second consecutive month. Strong demand for AI chips, electronic components and information products helped drive the increase, while exports to the US jumped 106.2%.

Oct 09, 2026

Reuters reports that Apex Aviation detected a suspected Chinese maritime militia fishing vessel operating alongside a China Coast Guard ship and a research vessel east of Taiwan in August, raising concerns about gray-zone pressure.

Oct 09, 2026

TSMC reported third-quarter revenue of NT$1.49 trillion, up 50% year on year and above market expectations, driven by demand for AI applications. Investors will next focus on the company's earnings, profitability and operating outlook.

Oct 09, 2026

The expansion of AI data centers is driving demand for DRAM and HBM, improving Samsung Electronics’ earnings outlook. However, memory industry cycles, capital spending and differences in business models have kept its valuation below Nvidia’s.

Oct 09, 2026

Speaking at the Stanford defense forum, Tsai Ing-wen said China is pressuring Taiwan through military patrols, cyberattacks and economic coercion, warning that stability in the Taiwan Strait is also vital to global technology and manufacturing supply chains.

Oct 09, 2026

AMD CEO Lisa Su said the company plans to significantly increase AI chip supply in 2027 to meet demand from data centers and generative AI, while challenging Nvidia's market dominance.

Oct 08, 2026

The Japanese government and companies are investing about US$15 billion in Rapidus’ 2nm process, but significant uncertainty remains over whether the company can secure long-term orders, improve yields and achieve stable mass production.

Oct 08, 2026

Yemen’s Saudi-backed government forces have launched a counteroffensive, claiming control of Mocha and advancing toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The escalation could affect Red Sea shipping, energy transportation and global supply chain costs.

Oct 08, 2026

The US trade deficit widened 13.7% month on month to US$105.6 billion in August, while imports reached a record high as strong domestic demand and AI infrastructure investment boosted demand for semiconductors, equipment and other electronic products.

Oct 08, 2026

North Korea has publicly criticized US arms sales to Taiwan, saying they could worsen tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed support for China’s “one China” principle and again expressed support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Oct 08, 2026

Former president Tsai Ing-wen is expected to visit the United States next week, Reuters reported. Details of her itinerary and whether she will meet US officials have not been announced, with attention focused on Beijing's response and the implications for regional security.

Oct 07, 2026

China has recently reduced exports of gasoline, diesel and other fuels, prompting concerns that refined-product supplies in Asia could tighten. If the restrictions persist, regional fuel prices and Taiwan’s energy procurement costs may rise.

Oct 07, 2026

Reuters reports that demand for AI servers, semiconductors and data center equipment is driving improvements in manufacturing in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, while China continues to face weak domestic demand and a depressed property market.

Oct 07, 2026

High oil prices, a stronger US dollar and rising US Treasury yields are prompting investors to take a bearish view on most Asian currencies, according to a Reuters poll. The South Korean won and Malaysian ringgit are showing relatively stronger support.

Oct 07, 2026

Foxconn’s third-quarter revenue reached NT$3.03 trillion, up 47% year on year and above market expectations. Demand for AI servers drove growth in its cloud and networking products, while monthly revenue topped NT$1 trillion for the first time in September.

Oct 07, 2026

The FBI says California resident Wanying Zhang allegedly acted on instructions from Chinese officials to monitor President Lai Ching-te’s son and family while working for the Chinese government as an unregistered foreign agent.

Oct 07, 2026

The Alaska LNG project is estimated to require total investment of US$44.5 billion to US$54.5 billion, far more than comparable projects on the US Gulf Coast. South Korea has yet to decide whether to provide funding, prompting questions about the project's commercial viability.

Oct 07, 2026

Taiwan has received the first two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets under its purchase of 66 aircraft. The jets feature upgraded avionics and radar, with further deliveries expected to continue.

Oct 07, 2026

The government says conflict in the Middle East has pushed up global energy prices and plans to allocate an additional NT$415 billion to help Taipower and CPC stabilize prices and maintain energy supplies.

Oct 07, 2026

Taiwan has established a new representative office in Phoenix, Arizona, with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attending its opening. The office is expected to deepen local, economic, trade and technology exchanges between Taiwan and the United States.

Oct 07, 2026