TSMC leads pushback in Taiwan against Biden’s chip data bid
The US Commerce Department has asked companies in the semiconductor supply chain to fill out questionnaires by Nov 8 on the ongoing chip shortage.
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Biden, China’s Xi expected to meet virtually by year’s end
The agreement was disclosed after White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan and senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Yang Jiechi met for six hours in Zurich.
‘Northern Metropolis’ to be HK’s ‘second economic engine, says Lam
A sprawling metropolis there will facilitate economic integration with Shenzhen.
Asean ministers weigh not inviting Myanmar junta boss to summit, says envoy
Envoy Erywan Yusof said Myanmar's junta had not made progress on an Asean peace roadmap.
WHO okays world’s first malaria vaccine
The mosquito-borne disease kills more than 400,000 people a year, mostly children.
Kishida to follow predecessors to counter China’s hegemonic moves
He also expressed skepticism regarding China’s application to join the CPTPP.
US trade chief seeks ‘frank’ talks with China
Issues including implementation of the phase-one economic and trade agreement, and industrial policies.
Dozen’s of Asia’s influentials in the spotlight after leak of Pandora Papers
The list includes Malaysia's former Finance Minister, two senior Cabinet ministers in Indonesia, and many more.
Taiwan launches new streaming platform on Youtube in soft power push
The new streaming service will offer a variety of programs for the public.
China flies record 56 warplanes toward Taiwan
The first sortie of 52 planes included 34 J-16 fighter jets and 12 H-6 bombers, among other aircraft, Taiwan said.