2 mn readThe Executive Yuan of the Republic of China on Taiwan has recently acknowledged that fishing vessels from Penghu have been found to trespass in Chinese waters during the fishing moratorium. This admission comes amidst escalating tensions between Taiwan and Mainland China, with both sides frequently clashing over maritime disputes in the region.
2 mn readIn an unexpected turn of events early this morning, a Taiwanese fishing vessel near the island of Penghu was surprised to find itself in the company of a Chinese Type 094 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine that had surfaced near them at approximately 5am. The submarine appeared to be in some sort of distress, according to reports.
2 mn readSoftBank Corp., the Japanese multinational conglomerate holding company, has announced a strategic partnership with Perplexity, a leading AI startup. The partnership aims to leverage SoftBank’s extensive resources and Perplexity’s cutting-edge AI technology to accelerate the development and deployment of AI solutions across a variety of industries.
< 1 mn readIn an unexpected turn of events early this morning, a Taiwanese fishing vessel near the island of Penghu was surprised to find itself in the company of a Chinese Type 094 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine that had surfaced near them at approximately 5am. The submarine appeared to be in some sort of distress, according to reports.
2 mn readIn the face of soaring property prices and stagnant wages, a new trend is emerging among Taiwan’s young workforce. An increasing number are choosing to join the so-called “moonlight clan” – a term referring to those who spend their entire wages by the end of each month. This phenomenon, fueled by the unaffordability of the housing market, is raising questions about the future of Taiwan’s economy and the financial well-being of its young population.
2 mn readUber Technologies, Inc. has announced its agreement to acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for $950 million in an all-cash deal. This strategic move is expected to strengthen Uber’s presence in the food delivery market in Taiwan and Asia as a whole. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is targeted to close in the first half of 2025.
2 mn readUber Technologies, Inc. has announced its agreement to acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for $950 million in an all-cash deal. This strategic move is expected to strengthen Uber’s presence in the food delivery market in Taiwan and Asia as a whole. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is targeted to close in the first half of 2025.
2 mn readRepublic of China on Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te has announced the appointment of key members to his national security team, signaling a strong stance on regional security and diplomacy as he prepares to take office on May 20. The appointments come amid a challenging geopolitical landscape, with Taiwan facing increased pressure from Communist China, which claims the self-ruled island as part of its territory.
3 mn readIn the wake of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter at the end of 2022, the social media universe saw an influx of platforms vying to be the next go-to destination for microblogging enthusiasts. Among these, Post.News, T2 (also known as Pebble), and Spoutible ventured into the digital fray, each with their unique proposition. Recent developments, however, indicate a significant shift in the landscape for these emerging platforms.
3 mn readIn a world where data privacy and security are of paramount importance, the meta-data of a letter sent by Michael Beckerman, TikTok’s public policy director, to the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has raised eyebrows. The letter, which was intended to address concerns about TikTok’s data practices, was listed under the author Zheng Han (郑涵), a name that has no direct connection to Beckerman.
