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Taiwanese Hotels Honored in Michelin’s First Global Keys Selection

Taipei: The first global hotel Keys Selection by the Michelin Guide includes four hotels in Taiwan, Michelin announced Thursday. All four of the Taiwanese hotels received the “Michelin One Key,” indicating guests will experience a “very special stay” at any of the locations as the establishments are “a true gem

Nvidia Explores Alternative Taiwan HQ Sites Amid Surface Rights Impasse

Taipei: U.S. artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia Corp. is seeking an alternative site for its new Taiwan headquarters after its plan to build at the Beitou-Shilin Science Park in Taipei ran into difficulties. Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin confirmed Wednesday that the ministry had received Nvidia’s request a day

TSMC’s September Revenue Hits NT$331 Billion, Third-Highest Ever

Taipei: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported consolidated sales of NT$330.98 billion (US$10.3 billion) for September, down 1.4 percent from August but up 31.4 percent year-on-year, marking the third-highest monthly total in the company’s history, the company said Thursday. According to Focus Taiwan, for the third quarter, the world’s largest

Military Expert Challenges Feasibility of Chinese Submarine Blockade on Taiwan

Taipei: A Taiwanese military expert on Wednesday rejected a China studies scholar’s claim that Beijing could impose a naval blockade on Taiwan by sending a few submarines into waters around the island country, questioning how long such a blockade could be sustained. According to Focus Taiwan, during an Oct. 1

National Taiwan University Ranked 140th in World Rankings

Taipei: National Taiwan University (NTU) has achieved a rank of 140th in the World University Rankings 2026, as reported by The Times Higher Education (THE). This ranking includes 2,191 institutions from 115 countries and territories. According to Focus Taiwan, NTU’s overall score was 62.5, marking an improvement of 32 places