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Taiwan fires rockets in China's direction from a U.S.-supplied mobile launching system in drill

Taiwan's military has sent rockets in China's direction from “shoot and scoot” launchers in a demonstration of how it might defend itself against an attack

The Independent UK

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant ships. China asserts its actions are lawful to protect national sovereignty. Taiwan rejects China's claims and vows to defend its maritime territory. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between…

The Economic Times

Exclusive: ‘If China attacks Taiwan, you will be affected too,’ Taiwan’s deputy FM warns Europe

Euronews Next sat down with Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister Wu Chih-chung in an exclusive interview to talk about the silicon shield and why the world cannot afford to ignore the political tensions.

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Xi's North Korea visit aims to showcase China's influence: analyst

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up on Tuesday his first visit to North Korea in seven years, saying it had established a deeper and clearer path for development of ties, the official Xinhua news agency said. At the summit in Pyongyang, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed support for…

Bangkok Post

Taiwan weighs criminal ban on AI chip exports to all of China — stricter measures beyond blacklisted firms would make smuggling servers a crime

Taiwan is considering far stricter export controls that would restrict AI chip sales to every customer in China.

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AI Chip Rally Leaves Asia's Fund Managers Struggling To Keep Pace

The dominance of Taiwan and South Korean chipmakers has intensified concentration risks across Asian equity markets and altered how professional investors build portfolios.

International Business Times

Explained: How AI mania has thrown India Inc out of MSCI EM's top 10 and world's top 100 list

Indian companies are no longer in the top 10 of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. A surge in AI stocks has shifted global capital. Taiwan and South Korea's chipmakers now dominate the index. Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank have fallen in global rankings. India's market weight has hit a six-year…

The Economic Times

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Taiwan simulates destroying an invading Chinese force in coastal drill

TAICHUNG — Taiwan's military simulated destroying an invading Chinese force in a coastal exercise on Tuesday, firing off rockets and artillery to stop an amphibious assault in what it described as a more realistic combat scenario with less preparation time.

Bangkok Post

Ghayal hoon isiliye ghatak hoon! Why a global tech crash could be the right medicine for wounded Nifty bulls

Global capital flows are shifting away from semiconductor-heavy markets like South Korea and Taiwan. This tech-led meltdown presents an opportunity for India. Foreign investors may return to Indian markets, which are seen as a diversified domestic-economy-led alternative. This shift could lead to an explosive rally for Indian stocks.

The Economic Times

Comparing India with Taiwan, South Korea on semiconductors not very accurate: Union minister Vaishnaw

India is rapidly advancing in semiconductor manufacturing and AI adoption. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted significant progress in the country's semiconductor mission, with commercial production already underway. The upcoming Semicon 2.0 program will prioritize chip design. India's electronics sector has seen substantial growth, creating numerous jobs and boosting exports. Global…

The Economic Times

The AI trade trap: Why successful tech stocks are triggering a trillion-dollar market meltdown in Korea, Taiwan

A sharp tech selloff exposed concentration risks in Asian markets, where chip giants such as TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix dominate benchmarks. As their rapid gains pushed portfolio weights beyond risk limits, active fund managers were forced to sell despite strong fundamentals. The unwind triggered market volatility, accelerated fund outflows…

The Economic Times

Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade

A zoo in Taiwan's capital has received a pair of endangered red pandas from China

The Independent UK

Indian companies pitch products, seek partnerships at mega tech trade event in Taiwan

While the event witnessed significant participation from Indian buyers, a handful of Indian companies also exhibited at COMPUTEX 2026, which featured a record 6,000 booths from 1,500 exhibitors representing 33 countries.

The Economic Times

Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key South China Sea islands

Taiwan has reported a new escalation in the South China Sea on Saturday. A Chinese coast guard ship and a survey vessel conducted a coordinated operation near Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands. Taiwan's coast guard stated this was the first instance of such coordinated provocation. China claims sovereignty over the islands. Taiwan…

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AAP

Global Rise in Delayed Childbearing and Infertility Drives Demand for Cross-Border Fertility Care

TAIPEI, June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delayed marriage, postponed childbearing, and infertility continue to draw global attention as more individuals and couples seek reproductive care beyond their home countries. As the average age of parenthood rises, differences in regulations, treatment costs, and access across markets have made cross-border fertility care…

Bangkok Post

Synology leads the charge as Computex 2026 brings AI down to earth

If COMPUTEX 2026 is the world’s grand parade of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and next‑generation computing, then Synology looks well placed to march out front with the biggest drum.

The Economic Times

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says robotics is South Korea's next big sector, points to 'some suprises'

He was talking to reporters after arriving at Gimpo airport in ⁠South Korea ‌on a flight from ⁠Taiwan.He was talking to reporters after arriving at Gimpo airport in ⁠South Korea ‌on a flight from ⁠Taiwan.

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Taiwan, China in renewed standoff in South China Sea

Taiwan's Coast Guard says a Chinese coast guard ship "forced its way" into restricted waters in the South China Sea.

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The Economic Times

TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike prices

C.C. Wei, speaking at the company's annual shareholder meeting in the Taiwanese city of Hsinchu, said customers are still upbeat on the outlook for AI, while TSMC is monitoring the impact of rising component costs.

International Business Times UK

China Slaps Travel Ban on New Zealand Lawmakers for Visiting Taiwan

China has banned four New Zealand MPs from entering its territory for a year following their visit to Taiwan, escalating diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Wellington.

Euronews

From AI robot baristas to military drones: The weird and wonderful tech at Computex 2026

Euronews Next spotlights the most innovative and intriguing tech at the conference in Taiwan.

AAP

TWSE and Industry Partners Highlight Taiwan's Central Role in the Global AI and Semiconductor Race at COMPUTEX 2026

TAIPEI, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At COMPUTEX 2026, the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) hosted two media briefings highlighting how Taiwan's capital markets are underpinning global advances in AI, semiconductors and next-generation computing infrastructure. Bringing together TWSE executives and listed companies, the sessions reinforced TWSE's role in the...

The Economic Times

Nvidia starts shipping TSMC-backed CPO switches to tackle AI data centre bottlenecks

Nvidia Corp. on Wednesday announced that it has started shipping its next-generation co-packaged optics (CPO) switches, developed in collaboration with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), as the U.S. tech giant seeks to address data transmission and power consumption challenges in AI data centres, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.

The Economic Times

Nvidia CEO mounts charm push in South Korea with TV talk show, baseball appearances

While a celebrity in his own right, the charm push by the Taiwan-born 63-year-old highlights South Korea's critical position in the AI landscape. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix between them make about 70% of the memory needed for AI chips like Nvidia's.

The Economic Times

Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion

Taiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is adopting an asymmetric strategy, using numerous affordable yet potent weapons. This includes missiles and drones to counter China's military might. Taiwan seeks to build a…

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