Taiwan

US-Taiwan ties ‘never been stronger’, says top diplomat in Taipei

Taiwanese companies have been investing billions of dollars in the US, led by TSMC’s US$265 billion (S$337.8 billion) investment in the state of Arizona.

The political power struggles behind Taiwan’s referendum on nuclear power

The Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant (background) in Taiwan’s Pingtung county in May 2025, before it shut down. The upcoming Nov 28 referendum on nuclear power will be the fourth on Taiwan’s nuclear policy in eight years.

Taiwan election commission rejects caning referendum proposal

On islands key to Taiwan’s defence, troops train for a Chinese first strike

Main battle tanks fire during a live-fire drill as part of a military exercise in Penghu, Taiwan, on Aug 10.

‘Heated exchanges’ for Japan MPs on fence-mending China trip

The delegation in Beijing comprised a member of Takaichi’s ruling party and two opposition lawmakers.

Taiwan parliament rejects government military drone plan, passes own version

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaks in front of a Teng Yun unmanned aerial vehicle during a visit to the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to inspect developments in drone technology in Taichung, Taiwan, July 17, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

China deploys record number of ships around Taiwan as pressure grows

The number of Chinese ships detected around Taiwan’s main island soared to a record 244 in July.

ST Engineering unit wins $750 million contract for Taiwan metro line

ST Engineering’s new S$750 million contract comes on the back of a S$840 million contract win in July.

Taiwan President pushes $8.4 billion military drone Bill ahead of crucial vote

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said drones have become a key component in the military’s efforts to build its “asymmetric” combat capability, in light of the evolution of modern warfare.

Taiwan foreign minister to attend Pacific Islands leaders summit events

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung will also meet Taiwan’s Pacific diplomatic allies.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.