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Taiwan to Distribute NT$10,000 Payments to Residents Starting January 2027

Taiwan is preparing to distribute a one-time cash payment of NT$10,000 (about US$315) to eligible residents starting January 2027, pending approval of the proposed budget. This initiative is part...

EU’s Proposed Trade Measures Against China Risk Economic Tensions, Experts Warn

The European Union's proposed trade instrument, inspired by the United States' Section 301, is drawing significant criticism over...

Taiwan’s Economy Sustains High Activity Levels Amid AI and Tech Investment

Taiwan's economy continues to demonstrate strong activity, as indicated by its economic monitoring system, which has remained in...

Taiwan and Thailand Collaborate on AI-Driven Smart Farming Initiatives

Taiwan and Thailand are forging closer ties in the realm of smart agriculture, with a keen focus on...

Chinese Hybrid Technology Revolutionizes EU Market, Challenging Local Automakers’ Innovation

The rapid surge in sales of Chinese-made hybrid vehicles in the European Union is intensifying competition for local...

US House Approves $500 Million for Advanced Military Tech Aid to Taiwan

The US House of Representatives has approved a new appropriations bill that outlines financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year, which notably includes a...

Tech-Driven Growth: Taiwan’s Overseas Investments Surge 58% in Five Years

Over the past five years, Taiwan has seen a significant increase in approved overseas investments, rising by nearly 58% as companies strive to diversify...

Innovative Tech Drives 16.9% Surge in China’s 2026 Trade Growth

China's trade sector has witnessed a significant upsurge in the first half of 2026, with the total value of foreign trade in goods rising...

Taiwan Postpones Tech-Driven Stock Market Hours Extension Decision

The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan has indicated that extending the trading hours of the stock market is not currently a priority, and...

EU Introduces €3 Tech Fee on Small Imports, Targeting Chinese Online Retailers

The European Union has implemented a new customs handling fee of €3 ($3.40) on low-value e-commerce parcels entering its member countries. This move specifically...

China Limits Tech Exports to 40 Japanese Firms Amid Military Tensions

Beijing has set new export controls that target 40 entities in Japan, citing concerns over the latter's military buildup and efforts towards "remilitarization." The...