Taiwan Begins Charging Carbon Emissions Levy to Major Firms to Seed Decarbonization Fund Taiwan begins charging a carbon emissions levy on major companies, with payments due this weekend, to seed …
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Taiwan tensions spark debate after Trump China trip over independence wording
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions flare after debate over wording in Trump’s China visit Debate over whether the U.S. “opposes Taiwan independence” after President Trump’s China trip deepens Taiwan tensions and prompts calls …
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Pentagon chief says Taiwan arms sales decoupled from Iran war, Trump decides
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan arms sales ‘decoupled’ from Iran war, Pentagon chief says at Shangri‑La Dialogue At the IISS Shangri‑La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Taiwan arms sales are …
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China accuses Japan of new militarism at international forum over Taiwan remarks
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoChina Accuses Japan of "New Militarism" at International Conference China criticizes Japan’s "new militarism" at an international forum after Prime Minister Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, escalating diplomatic and economic tensions between …
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AI capex surge propels South Korea Taiwan and Japan stocks to records
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI capex lifts East Asian stock markets to fresh highs AI capex and easing Iran-war concerns drive East Asian stock markets higher, with South Korea, Taiwan and Japan reaching records …
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Nvidia announces $150 billion annual Taiwan spending, to hire 4,000
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNvidia in Taiwan: Huang Pledges Up to $150 Billion Annual Supply-Chain Spend, Plans 4,000 Local Staff Nvidia in Taiwan drew renewed attention after CEO Jensen Huang announced on May 27 …
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U.S. pauses arms sales to Taiwan over Iran war, Navy official says
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. arms sales to Taiwan put “on pause,” acting Navy secretary tells Congress Acting U.S. Navy secretary said U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are “on pause” amid the Iran war, …
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Trump weighs Taiwan call and potential arms sale as Beijing warns Washington
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions rise after Trump signals possible call with President Lai, Beijing demands Washington honor week-old ‘understanding’ Beijing warns Washington to respect a week-old "understanding" after President Trump’s China visit, …
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Electronics Shipments to Taiwan, South Korea and US Boost Southeast Asian Exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI Boom Drives Southeast Asian Electronics Exports to Historic Highs AI demand lifts SE Asian electronics exports to record highs in April; shipments to Taiwan, Korea and the US rose …
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Trump announces plans to speak with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Says He Will Speak With Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te, Risking Strain With China President Trump said on May 20 he will speak with Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te, a move …