May 21, 2026

Nine Extended Holidays Announced for Taiwan in 2027

Taipei: Taiwan will observe a total of 121 days off work in 2027, with nine extended holidays that last three or more days, the Executive Yuan’s Directorate-General of Personnel Administration (DGPA) announced Thursday.

According to Focus Taiwan, th…

Taiwan Rejects Trump’s Claim of ‘Stealing’ U.S. Chip Industry

Taipei: The Cabinet on Thursday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s allegation that Taiwan “stole” the U.S. chip industry, asserting that Taiwan’s semiconductor success is due to the independent efforts of local companies. Trump had made the accus…

Taiwan to Establish National AI Strategy Committee

Taipei: Taiwan’s Cabinet will establish a national AI strategy committee and draft the country’s first AI development blueprint while seeking to balance technological innovation with social welfare and human rights protections, Premier Cho Jung-tai sa…