Taiwan’s defence office reported that on Friday, 16 Chinese military jets flew close to the island between mid‑morning and mid‑afternoon, a day when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party in Beijing. The meeting, held at 11 a. m. , was framed by the Ta
Taiwan just hit a major milestone in global trade. In March, its exports jumped to over $80 billion, shattering records and beating even the most optimistic forecasts. This surge wasn’t a one-time fluke—it marked the 29th straight month of year-over-year growth. What’s behind this explosive rise? A
Taiwan is set to reinforce its military presence on the Pratas Islands, a group of reefs located at the northern edge of the South China Sea. The islands lie more than 400 kilometres from Taiwan’s main coast, making them a potential target for Chinese forces. Because the Pratas are only lightly g
Taiwan's leader, Lai Ching-te, recently shared his Lunar New Year message. He emphasized the importance of boosting the island's defenses. This comes at a time when tensions with China are high. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory. Lai's message was recorded at a key military radar station.
Malaysia has taken a significant step forward in handling sensitive topics in the media. They have created the first-ever national guidelines for reporting on suicide. This initiative is unique because it involves people who have experienced suicide firsthand. It aims to improve how suicide is talke
Malaysia is putting more money into its military. This is not a small change. The country's defense budget is growing fast. In 2025, it was $4. 8 billion. By 2030, it could reach $7. 2 billion. That's a big jump. The money is going towards new tech and better equipment. The government wants to make
Taiwan is making big moves in the tech world. They're teaming up with the US to create a high-tech supply chain. This isn't just about moving factories around. It's about expanding Taiwan's tech influence globally. The deal involves a lot of money. Taiwan will invest $250 billion in the US. This wi
Taiwan Semiconductor is making big moves. They are spending more money to build new factories. This is because they want to make more chips for AI. AI is a big deal right now. It needs a lot of chips. They are building these new factories in two places. One is in Taiwan. The other is in Arizona, US
Taiwan has detained a journalist and several military personnel for allegedly sharing sensitive information with individuals from mainland China. The journalist, identified only by the surname Lin, is accused of paying army officers for secrets. The amounts involved were small, ranging from a few th
Malaysia is stepping up its game to help small businesses grow. TNG Digital and EPOS have teamed up to launch EPOS360, a toolkit packed with AI features and payment options. This isn't just about making things digital; it's about giving small businesses the tools they need to compete and thrive. Th
