Taiwan turmoil: what drove the TWD surge?

When the New Taiwan dollar (TWD) surged unexpectedly on May 2 and 5, the country’s giant life insurers were immediately blamed for the move, given their huge size relative to the Taiwanese domestic market. Market participants, however, have mixed views on …

Chairman Moolenaar Calls Hearing on Taiwan: Confronting CCP Aggression Before It’s Too Late

WASHINGTON DC — The House Select Committee on China will hold a hearing titled “Deterrence Amid Rising Tensions: Preventing CCP Aggression on Taiwan." The hearing will be held on Thursday, May 15th at 9:00 A.M. in the Cannon House Office Building ( …

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Taiwan Semiconductor 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Taiwan Semiconductor TSM has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 8.32% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.46%. Currently, Taiwan Semiconductor has a market capitalization of $902.93 billion. Buying $100 In TSM: If …

US shows off military might to China at Pacific base near Taiwan

09:28 ET, 08 May 2025Updated 09:32 ET, 08 May 2025 The US Air Force has flexed its muscles in a show of strength with an awe-inspiring image showcasing its military prowess near Taiwan. Taken at the strategic Kadena Air Base in Japan, merely 360 miles from …

News24 | Western Cape MEC’s Taiwan visit unleashes opposition party fury

A heated debate occurred in the Western Cape legislature over MEC Ivan Meyer's Taiwan trip, which led to sanctions by China. A heated debate unfolded in the Western Cape legislature over MEC Ivan Meyer’s Taiwan trip, which led to sanctions by China. …

US shows off military might at its Pacific base near Taiwan

A taste of the military might of the US has been given in an image released by the Air Force from its closest base to the disputed island of Taiwan. Fifty military aircraft plus two missile launchers are shown in the photograph taken at the Kadena Air Base …

Boeing Secures Order From Taiwan's China Airlines

Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) shares are trading higher on Thursday. The company disclosed that Taiwan-based China Airlines has ordered 14 Boeing 777X wide-body aircraft. China Airlines placed an order for ten 777-9 passenger aircraft and four 777-8 Freighter …

Taiwan’s FSC revises digital insurer regulation to boost innovation, reduces capital requirement to US$16.5m

Taiwan president marks World War II anniversary, warning indulging aggressors only whets appetite for expansion

TAIPEI: Taiwan and Europe face the same threat from authoritarianism, President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday (May 8), marking 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe and warning that indulging aggressors only whets their appetite for expansion. …

China, Philippine Warships See "Dangerously Close" Encounter, Taiwan Uses Water Cannon to Warn Xi

Last Updated:May 08, 2025, 18:31 IST Crux World Tensions escalated in the South China Sea as the Philippines accused China of a "high-risk" naval maneuver near Scarborough Shoal, nearly causing a collision. Manila condemned the "provocative…