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Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concerns

Asia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-Pacific strategy and regional stability. The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East also feature prominently. Vietnam's leader opens the conference, followed by the US Defense Secretary. China's delegation is expected…

The Economic Times

In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz

AMD CEO Lisa Su visited China, adopting a low-profile approach. This contrasts with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's more public engagement. Their differing strategies reflect the complex AI chip market in China. AMD offers a broader product range, while Nvidia faces significant export control challenges. Both companies are making investments in…

The Economic Times

A single jawbone from Taiwan just changed what scientists knew about Denisovans

A mysterious ancient jawbone found in Taiwan has been identified as a Denisovan man. This discovery rewrites our understanding of these early humans. Previously thought to live in cold, high-altitude areas, the Denisovans are now known to have inhabited warmer, coastal regions. This finding significantly expands their known territory across…

The Economic Times

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Foxconn has immense confidence in growth momentum due to AI, chairman says

Taiwan's Foxconn sees strong growth driven by AI demand. Chairman Young Liu is optimistic about the second half of the year. Cloud providers' massive AI investments are fueling this confidence. Foxconn, a key supplier for Nvidia and Apple, reported a profit rise. The company expects its capital expenditure to grow…

The Economic Times

China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

China is constructing a massive military complex in its desert regions. Satellite images reveal a sprawling network of launch pads and bunkers. This infrastructure is designed to safeguard China's nuclear missiles. The development signals a significant upgrade in Beijing's nuclear deterrent capabilities. It underscores intensifying nuclear competition with the United…

The Economic Times

Equity mutual funds deliver up to 17% return in May led by international funds. Should you go global?

Equity mutual funds saw strong performance in May, with returns reaching up to 17%. International funds led the gains, driven by markets like the US, Korea, and Taiwan. While global diversification is beneficial, experts advise caution due to high valuations. Investors should consider a systematic investment plan for global exposure,…

The Economic Times

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Is Heading to Taiwan. Get Ready for Updates on an ‘AI Semiconductor Triangle Alliance.’

Investors may be nervous about Nvidia stock now, but all eyes are shifting to Taiwan, where CEO Jensen Huang could unveil fresh updates on the AI chip alliance powering the global AI boom.

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Supermicro says it assisted Taiwanese authorities in server smuggling bust that led to three arrests — company issues statement on working with US, Taiwan to block illicit diversion of servers to China

Supermicro says it worked directly with Taiwanese authorities on a server smuggling bust that led to the seizure of 50 servers and three arrests.

Tom’s Hardware

Asia Pacific real estate investment rises 19% in Q1; India emerges as key logistics, data centre growth market: Savills

Industrial and logistics assets also continued to attract strong investor interest due to growing demand linked to AI-related manufacturing, semiconductor exports, data centre development and infrastructure expansion across markets including India, Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia.

The Economic Times

Conflict over Taiwan could risk US-China nuclear crisis, major study warns

Assessment by International Institute for Strategic Studies warns world is on cusp of new nuclear arms race

The Independent UK

US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds

A new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies warns that Asia is at the center of escalating nuclear rivalries, with a U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan risking nuclear escalation. The assessment highlights a lack of "guard rails" between the two superpowers, increasing the danger of unchecked conflict and a…

The Economic Times

Taiwan says US has no timetable for chip tariffs, preferential terms already agreed

Taiwan has secured preferential treatment for its semiconductor exports under a January trade deal with the US, ensuring favourable terms should future Section 232 tariffs be imposed. While the US has indicated potential tariffs on chips, no concrete timeline exists, according to Taiwan's vice premier.

The Economic Times

Taiwanese buyers of Gigabyte's new RTX 5090 can register to receive a 'gold item', because nothing says wealth like Nvidia's most expensive gaming GPU

And it's beans on toast for lunch again for me.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the company plans to invest around $150,000,000,000 in Taiwan each year, describing the country as the 'epicentre of the AI revolution'

In it for the long haul?

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Tom’s Hardware

Taiwan authorities arrest three on suspicion of smuggling Nvidia chips to China — operation allegedly used Japan as transshipment point before forwarding banned Supermicro servers to Hong Kong

Reports say that the three individuals successfully shipped a batch of banned Nvidia AI chips in Super Micro servers to China from Taiwan to Hong Kong via Japan using falsified documentation.

The Economic Times

AI rally: SK Hynix, Micron Technology join trillion-dollar club; Taiwan bourse overtakes India in market value

The AI boom is fueling a surge in chipmakers like SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron, pushing them into the $1 trillion market-cap club. This global tech rally has propelled Taiwan past India in market value, highlighting the dominance of AI-driven semiconductor giants.

AAP

TWSE Returns to COMPUTEX: The World's Fifth‑Largest Capital Market Powering a Full‑Stack AI Ecosystem

TAIPEI, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) announced its participation in COMPUTEX 2026, returning for a second consecutive year to the leading global technology exhibition under the theme "Beyond the Exchange, Behind the World's AI." Taking place from June 2 to June 5 in Taipei under…

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‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war

While approval is due soon for $14bn deal, actual deliveries to Taiwan are years away – making ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in the Gulf an unlikely cause

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Bangkok Post

China reunification is an inevitable historical trend

Recently, the world's attention has been focused on the East. At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, US President Donald Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. These two major events have once…

Reason

Why Has Trump Stopped Selling Weapons to Taiwan?

The administration is avoiding conflict with China to focus on war in the Middle East. Taiwan’s democracy hangs in the balance.

The Economic Times

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pays for all customers at Taiwan food stall to get his order first

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang paid for all customers at a Taiwanese market stall to get ahead in a queue for grilled corn, sparking a viral moment online. The $185 billion tech chief was seen interacting with vendors and enjoying street food during his visit, which quickly drew attention on social…

The Economic Times

'India more diversified:' Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey comments on Taiwan's market ascent

SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized India remains a diversified market despite Taiwan overtaking its market value. Driven by TSMC and the AI boom, Taiwan's market is concentrated, while India's capital spans broad economic sectors.

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Navy Secretary drops bombshell at Senate hearing, exposes Trump and Hegseth lies over Iran and Taiwan: ‘Just making sure we have everything’

Trump had claimed it was a “good negotiating chip.”

The Independent UK

Taiwan says 21 Chinese aircraft detected in second ‘combat’ patrol in a week

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The Economic Times

First Taiwan, then South Korea? How global AI supercycle is demoting Indian stock market

A global AI-led market shift is driving massive foreign capital outflows from India toward East Asia’s technology hubs, with overseas investors pulling nearly $24 billion from Indian equities this year. Fueled by the AI boom and a sharp rally in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Taiwan has overtaken India as the…

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