September 22, 2025

Taipei-Shanghai City Forum Postponed Due to Unresolved Details

Taipei: The 2025 Taipei-Shanghai City Forum, the exclusive platform for direct exchanges between officials from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, will not occur in September as initially planned. The Taipei City government announced that the delay stems from “unresolved details,” emphasizing that both parties prefer a thoroughly prepared event

Germany Expands Diplomatic Presence in Taiwan as Relations Strengthen

Berlin: Germany’s de facto embassy in Taiwan is expanding its diplomatic presence as Berlin seeks to deepen relations with Taipei, According to Focus Taiwan, the country’s new representative, Karsten Tietz, mentioned in an exclusive interview that the German Institute Taipei is undergoing a period of growth. This expansion aligns with

Taiwan Stock Market Reaches Record High as TSMC Leads the Surge

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan closed at a record high Monday, rising more than 300 points, as contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) hit a record high on the back of ample liquidity after a U.S. rate cut, dealers said. The Taiex, the weighted index on the Taiwan Stock Exchange

Taiwan’s MOFA Maintains Stance on Palestinian State Recognition Amid Global Shifts

Taipei: Taiwan has no immediate plan to recognize a Palestinian state, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Monday. This declaration comes in response to recent formal recognition announcements by the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal. According to Focus Taiwan, Taiwan’s government is closely monitoring the developments and has

Heterogeneous Integration and Silicon Photonics Lead Semiconductor Innovations at SEMICON Taiwan

Taipei: Heterogeneous integration and silicon photonics have become the main focus of the global semiconductor industry, according to experts who observed SEMICON Taiwan 2025, which concluded earlier this month. According to Focus Taiwan, this year’s SEMICON Taiwan highlighted artificial intelligence (AI) applications, which are driving innovations and integration across the

Taiwan and Thailand Collaborate to Expedite AI Healthcare Innovations

Taipei: Taiwan and Thailand have entered a significant partnership aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field. On Monday, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) and Thailand’s Mahidol University to validate AI medical models, looking to hasten the commercialization