Taiwan's Barbie Hsu, hugely popular in East Asia, dies of flu
Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu has died of influenza-induced pneumonia at 48, according to her sister.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Coffee and snake - Taipei pet shop aims to break down prejudice against the animal
The snake has a mixed reputation in traditional Taiwanese and Chinese culture as a symbol of either good or bad.
Sun Jan 26 2025
Thailand holds its first same-sex weddings, targets record registrations
Thailand is the third territory in Asia to legalise same-sex marriages after Taiwan and Nepal.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Trump's Greenland bid stirs debate in China about what to do with Taiwan
For years, the US government has urged China to show "restraint" in pushing its claim on Taiwan and to drop military threats.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Taiwan board game invites players to imagine Chinese invasion
The game, titled "2045", tasks gamers with navigating the troubles of war by using colourful action cards, and role-playing characters.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Breaking silence on possible drills, China says will not be soft on Taiwan independence activities
China asserts it decides on drills, vowing the military "won't be absent" in fighting separatist forces.
Fri Dec 13 2024
China sends largest naval fleet in decades to region, threat level severe, Taiwan says
Taiwan's military raises its alert, saying China reserves airspace and deploys naval and coast guard vessels.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Ahead of expected war games, Taiwan urges China to 'unclench its fists'
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te says China would not win any respect for military drills.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months
Taiwan's defence ministry reports that a Chinese balloon detected over the sea to Taiwan's north.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Up to US to decide what to do with decommissioned HAWK missiles, Taiwan says
The United States and its allies have provided billions of dollars of weapons to Ukraine since Russia attacked the country.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Taiwan closes exploding pagers case, says not made by Taiwanese firms
Security sources previously said the pagers bore the name of Taiwan-based Gold Apollo, a company that claims it did not make them.
Mon Nov 11 2024
What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
Xi Jinping urges Joe Biden to toughen the language the United States uses when discussing its position on Taiwanese independence.
Sat Nov 02 2024
China, queried on Trump comments, says Taiwan could become 'discarded'
Donald Trump says Taiwan should pay to be protected and accusing the island of stealing American semiconductor business.
Wed Oct 30 2024
China's Xi pressed Biden to alter language on Taiwan, sources say
China wants the US to say "we oppose Taiwan independence" instead of the current stance that the US "does not support" it.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans
Taiwan says it was planning to set up task force to ensure food supply safety by taking a monthly inventory of the island's food resources.
Wed Oct 23 2024
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025