Australia’s two-party system faces its biggest challenge yet: young people
Sunday, March 23,2025,04:00
Angry and frustrated young Australians want to make mainstream politicians ‘feel their hurt’ in this year’s election, observers say. .. read more..
‘Hope on the Stage’: China, South Korea move closer amid Trump tariffs
Saturday, March 22,2025,22:00
The US’ tariff threats have raised hopes in Beijing that it can convince Seoul to move forward with an ambitious new trade deal. .. read more..
Leading human rights, Baloch advocate detained in Pakistan
Saturday, March 22,2025,14:59
Mahrang Baloch has long campaigned for the Baloch ethnic group, which alleges extrajudicial harassment, arrests and killings by Islamabad. .. read more..
DPP, KMT vie for support in separate 'policy briefings'
Saturday, March 22,2025,14:05
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) held separate "policy briefings" on Saturday to address the current state of politics and present their cases to the public. .. read more..
South Koreans rally as court prepares impeachment ruling
Saturday, March 22,2025,13:17
Despite predictions of a verdict by mid-March, the Constitutional Court has yet to rule, the longest deliberation in its history. .. read more..
Two injured after falling canopy damages cars in Taipei
Saturday, March 22,2025,12:50
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) Two individuals were injured in Taipei on Saturday after a canopy fell from a building onto two cars at the Linsen North Road and Minsheng East Road intersection around 1 p.m. .. read more..
Chen Wei-yin did not play in CPBL due to clause regarding overseas resume
Saturday, March 22,2025,12:31
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) Retired pitcher Chen Wei-yin (陳偉殷) said he might have played in Taiwan if the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) had clearer rules for players with significant overseas achievements. .. read more..
2 people die after falling into the sea near Lanyu
Saturday, March 22,2025,11:54
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) The bodies of two people who fell into the sea off the coast of Lanyu (Orchid Island) on Friday night were found on Saturday, the coast guard confirmed. .. read more..
Taiwan's National Security Bureau delegation concludes Guatemala visit
Saturday, March 22,2025,11:43
Guatemala City, March 21 (CNA) A delegation from Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) wrapped up an exchange training program in Guatemala on Friday, marking the first collaboration between the special security forces responsible for protecting the heads of state of both countries. .. read more..
Japanese stem cell research helps treat spinal injuries
Saturday, March 22,2025,11:22
Paralysis caused by serious spinal cord injuries affects more than 150,000 patients in Japan alone, with 5,000 new cases each year. .. read more..
NBA's Washington Wizards host Taiwanese heritage celebration
Saturday, March 22,2025,10:42
Washington, March 22 (CNA) The National Basketball Association's (NBA) Washington Wizards hosted a Taiwanese Heritage Night during their match against the Orlando Magic on Friday. .. read more..
Trump’s brand booms in Asia despite worldwide loathing
Saturday, March 22,2025,10:07
Two months after his frenetic return to the White House, Donald Trump’s brand has had mixed success worldwide. .. read more..
Thai artists promote Taiwan on Bangkok public transit
Saturday, March 22,2025,09:58
Bangkok, March 22 (CNA) Travelers on the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS Skytrain) or the city's MRT network might be lucky enough to see abstract illustrations and stunning photographs of Taiwan, on display from February to July. .. read more..
Young Thais reject dark skin stigma as beauty norms evolve
Saturday, March 22,2025,09:00
With a new generation of Thais challenging biases and redefining beauty norms, fair skin’s once-unquestioned dominance appears to be fading. .. read more..
Trump's policies to shape TSMC's business outlook: Central bank
Saturday, March 22,2025,08:59
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) How U.S. President Donald Trump implements his policies in his second term is expected to influence the business outlook of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), which recently announced a US$100 billion expansion in Arizona, according to Taiwan's central bank. .. read more..
Southeast Asia’s new arms race undermines its regional strengths
Saturday, March 22,2025,08:30
As Asean members modernise their militaries, the bloc could be sacrificing its cherished norms of stability and consensus. .. read more..
63 fall ill in suspected food poisoning in Yilan
Saturday, March 22,2025,07:55
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) Suspected food poisoning at a hot pot restaurant in Yilan had caused 63 people to fall ill as of Friday, with 33 seeking medical attention, the Yilan County Public Health Bureau said Saturday. .. read more..
TSMC expected to lead in 2nm process development: Analyst
Saturday, March 22,2025,07:36
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) Although its rivals South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. and U.S.-based Intel Corp. are also racing to use the advanced 2-nanometer process to make microchips, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is expected to lead its peers in this particular technology, according to Joanne Chiao (喬安), a senior semiconductor analyst at advisory firm TrendForce Corp. .. read more..
Amid India’s trade blitz, New Zealand joins the race for a deal
Saturday, March 22,2025,07:00
New Delhi is simultaneously pursuing agreements with the UK and the EU, driven by export-led growth ambitions and concerns over US policies. .. read more..
Electricity rates could be raised by almost 6% on average
Saturday, March 22,2025,06:55
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) An internal report of state-owned Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) revealed that the company is seeking the government's approval to raise electricity rates by almost 6 percent on average to make up for a huge loss for the company. .. read more..
Taiwanese shuttlers advance to Swiss Open semifinals
Saturday, March 22,2025,06:29
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) Taiwanese shuttlers Lin Chun-yi (林俊易) and twin brothers Lee Fang-jen (李芳任) and Lee Fang-chih (李芳至) defeated their respective opponents to advance to the Swiss Open semifinals on Friday. .. read more..
Woman dies after fire breaks out in Tainan industrial zone
Saturday, March 22,2025,06:13
Tainan, March 22 (CNA) A woman was killed after a fire broke out in an industrial zone in Tainan's Yongkang District early Saturday morning, according to the city's Fire Bureau. .. read more..
Australian tourist killed as boat capsizes off Indonesia’s Bali, raising safe...
Saturday, March 22,2025,05:56
The boat was travelling to Nusa Penida, a popular island near Bali, on Friday morning when it was hit by a large wave. .. read more..
Taiwan's foreign minister meets with new Somaliland envoy
Saturday, March 22,2025,05:54
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) met with Somaliland's new representative to Taipei, Mahmoud Adam Jama Galaal, on Friday, with both expressing hope for increased bilateral ties in the future, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). .. read more..
Taiwan orders 2 more pro-'unification by force' Chinese influencers to leave
Saturday, March 22,2025,05:43
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) Taiwan's National Immigration Agency (NIA) has revoked the residence permits of two more Taiwan-based Chinese influencers after concluding they had openly advocating for China's unification of Taiwan by force. .. read more..
North Korea’s Kim reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine in talks with...
Saturday, March 22,2025,04:30
Kim met with Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s Security Council secretary, just days after Moscow and Kyiv agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire in the conflict. .. read more..
Taiwan headline news
Saturday, March 22,2025,03:14
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows: .. read more..
With Trump’s US aid cuts looming, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face ration...
Saturday, March 22,2025,03:11
UN World Food Program said that without additional funds, it would have to cut food rations to US$6 a month from US$12.50 in Cox’s Bazar. .. read more..
Philippine’s crackdown on Duterte disinformation may backfire, analysts warn
Saturday, March 22,2025,02:00
Investigation of vloggers accused of spreading falsehoods may further entrench his supporters’ beliefs and deepen the country’s political divide. .. read more..
In Singapore, my children are freer to be happy than I was in China
Saturday, March 22,2025,01:30
Having been through China’s pressure-cooker education system, I appreciate how Singapore balances Eastern discipline and Western creativity. .. read more..
Cosmetic cravings: Asia’s Gen Z risk it all for cut-price ‘glow-ups’
Saturday, March 22,2025,00:00
Young Southeast Asians are running a gauntlet of bootleg botox, fake fillers and clandestine clinics in their quest to defy ageing. .. read more..
Asia is ground zero for the impact of global glacier loss
Friday, March 21,2025,21:30
Other mountain ranges are losing their glaciers faster but Asia’s critically dependent economy and people put it on the front line. .. read more..
Rise Of China's Secondary Consumption: Key Stocks To Watch
Friday, March 21,2025,18:51
The era of China's investment-led growth seems to have ended. The country's economic growth is expected to be driven by household consumption. Data released Monday showed China's retail sales growing 4.0% year-on-year in the first two months of 2025, accelerating from December's 3.7% growth. Given China's subdued economic growth, consumers are increasingly shifting toward secondary consumption (preowned and refurbished), prioritizing affordability and sustainability. Here's a look at companies capitalizing on this trend and their recent performance. PDD Holdings Misses Q4 Revenue Estimates PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PDD ), parent of Chinese e-commerce platfor... .. read more..
Ex-Japan Self-Defense Forces head appointment key to security cooperation
Friday, March 21,2025,14:42
Taipei, March 21 (CNA) The appointment of a former chief of Japan's Self-Defense Forces Joint Staff as an adviser to Taiwan's government, is symbolically meaningful, as he is expected to play a key role in the two countries' security cooperation, Taiwanese experts said Friday. .. read more..
Trump’s defence chief to visit Manila as Typhon system to be deployed at join...
Friday, March 21,2025,14:27
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s visit is seen as an important step in strengthening Washington’s alliances in the Asia-Pacific. .. read more..
11 pregnant women at Thai-Myanmar border among hundreds in limbo after scams ...
Friday, March 21,2025,14:26
Thailand is fronting a regional effort to dismantle scam centres along its borders, which are part of a fraud network across multiple countries. .. read more..
Temperature gap reaches 'highly dangerous' levels in northern Taiwan
Friday, March 21,2025,13:52
Taipei, March 21 (CNA) Day-night temperature differences across most of Taiwan have been significant since Thursday, reaching "highly dangerous" levels in some areas of the north and "dangerous" in other parts of the country, data from the Central Weather Administration (CWA) indicated. .. read more..
DeepSeek User Kanzhun's Stock Up 10%+ On Solid Earnings
Friday, March 21,2025,13:44
The employment app faces big opportunities, but also challenges, as more people enter the workforce and signs emerge that companies may be ramping up recruitment Key Takeaways: Kanzhun's net profit jumped by 42.6% to 1.57 billion yuan last year The operator of the Boss Zhipin recruitment app saw its number of monthly active users grow by 25.3% last year to 53 million A line from a popular TV drama says that "The choppier the water, the more expensive the fish that live there." The implication is that the tougher the environment, the greater the payoff if you can successfully see your way through it. China's recruitment industry fits that bill, made choppy by significant growth i... .. read more..
AstraZeneca to invest $2.5 billion in Beijing hub as it looks beyond Chinese ...
Friday, March 21,2025,13:06
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced on Friday that it will invest $2.5 billion in a research and development center in the Chinese capital. .. read more..
TSMC to celebrate 2nm production expansion in Kaohsiung on March 31
Friday, March 21,2025,12:24
Taipei, March 21 (CNA) Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced Friday that it will hold a 2 nanometer process production expansion ceremony in the southern Taiwan city of Kaohsiung on March 31. .. read more..
Is Baozun Stock Sell-off A Buying Opportunity?
Friday, March 21,2025,12:17
The e-commerce services and brand management company's revenue rose 7.7% in the fourth quarter, as it announced plans to open a net 40 new Gap clothing stores in China this year Key Takeaways: Baozun reported its first net profit in more than three years in last year's fourth quarter, as its brand management and e-commerce services business posted strong growth The company had 152 Gap stores across China at the end of last year, and plans to open another 40 net new stores in 2025 The latest quarterly report from Baozun Inc. (BZUN.US; 9991.HK) had something for everyone. Its topline revenue continued to grow at a respectable rate, and its network of China-... .. read more..
Heathrow Airport closure disrupts Taiwanese carriers
Friday, March 21,2025,11:52
Taipei, March 21 (CNA) A massive power outage that forced the closure of London's Heathrow Airport on Friday has significantly disrupted flight operations, prompting Taiwanese airlines to adjust their schedules. .. read more..
Cabinet appoints ex-Japan Self-Defense Forces head as unpaid adviser
Friday, March 21,2025,11:47
Taipei, March 21 (CNA) The Executive Yuan, Taiwan's highest administrative organ, has appointed former chief of Japan's Self-Defense Forces Joint Staff, Shigeru Iwasaki, as a political affairs consultant, an Executive Yuan official told reporters Friday. .. read more..
Indonesian reporter receives pig’s head in incident condemned as ‘terror attack’
Friday, March 21,2025,11:10
The severed head was found in a cardboard box delivered to Francisca Christy Rosana, who works for the Tempo magazine. .. read more..
China, Hong Kong And Europe Markets Dip; Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets ...
Friday, March 21,2025,10:47
On Thursday, March 20, U.S. markets closed lower as investors digested fresh economic data, Federal Reserve policy signals, and growing tariff concerns amid ongoing volatility. Despite recent selling pressure from soft indicators and weakening sentiment, equities had advanced in three of the previous four sessions. The Fed held interest rates steady, projected two cuts later this year, and flagged slower growth alongside elevated inflation while uncertainty around trade policy persists. Economic data showed that the Q4 current account deficit narrowed to $303.9 billion. Jobless claims edged up to 223,000, slightly below expectations, and the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index fell to 12... .. read more..
Chen Chieh-hsien signs record NT$200 million deal with Uni-Lions
Friday, March 21,2025,10:37
Taipei, March 21 (CNA) The Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions of Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) announced Friday that it has resigned star outfielder Chen Chieh-hsien (陳傑憲) to a record-breaking new contract worth NT$200 million (US$6.06 million). .. read more..
Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains For Fifth Day
Friday, March 21,2025,10:25
Indian shares rose for a fifth straight session on Friday, with underlying sentiment underpinned by the rupee's recovery from recent record lows and fresh foreign fund inflows. .. read more..
Jensen Huang tours booths of Taiwanese partners at GTC conference
Friday, March 21,2025,10:23
California, March 20 (CNA) Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) on Thursday toured the exhibiting booths of the company's Taiwanese partners during Nvidia GTC, a global artificial intelligence conference being held in California. .. read more..
Xpeng sets up first self-branded EV supercharging station in Hong Kong
Friday, March 21,2025,10:15
Fierce competition among auto manufacturers is extending to charging technologies. .. read more..
Body of hiker recovered from Hualien mountain 4 days after death
Friday, March 21,2025,10:00
Taipei, March 21 (CNA) A search and rescue team recovered the body of a hiker four days after he was found dead on Chilai East Ridge in Hualien County on March 17. .. read more..