Arms Sales Talks Shape US Taiwan Strategy
US President Donald Trump said his administration will soon decide on new arms sales talks involving Taiwan, signaling continued security engagement in the Indo-Pacific....
US Expansion Plan Accelerates TSMC Global Strategy
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is advancing a US expansion plan that could add NT$3.14 trillion in investment, signaling a major shift in global chip...
Supermajority Power Strengthens LDP Budget Control
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is moving swiftly to secure passage of the fiscal 2026 national budget after consolidating supermajority power in parliament. The...
Gold Price Volatility Expected to Continue in 2026
Bank of Taiwan predicts gold price volatility will continue through 2026, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions. The bank warned that gold, while still a...
Fragile Economic Recovery Seen in Japan GDP Data
Japan recorded fragile economic recovery in the fourth quarter of 2025 as the economy narrowly avoided a contraction. Government data released in Tokyo on...
