Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, but researchers at National Taiwan University Hospital have developed an AI-assisted model to detect small tumors with 80% sensitivity, offering hope for earlier diagnosis. Taiwan’s AI innovations in healthcare, supported by its universal healthcare system and robust medical data, are transforming cancer detection and treatment.

MediaTek, the top smartphone chipset supplier, is shifting focus to automotive chips and the Indian market amid challenges in its traditional Chinese market. The company reported a 62% profit increase in Q2, driven by its Power IC and Smart Edge Platforms. With plans to enhance its presence in automotive technologies and India, MediaTek aims to diversify its revenue streams and capitalize on new opportunities.

TSMC is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by the soaring demand for advanced AI chips and expanding its global operations. However, the company faces challenges, including potential cultural clashes at its new U.S. facility and the risk of supply chain disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions and evolving AI market dynamics.

Given their validation of Taiwan’s sovereignty and geostrategic importance, these small and oft-overlooked countries can punch above their weight.  On January 15, the Pacific island nation of Nauru abruptly terminated its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan and re-established ties with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The timing of Nauru’s move was no coincidence – it…

Bilateral commerce is booming and technological cooperation is growing. Ongoing trade negotiations and potential double-tax-avoidance legislation may boost the relationship further. In the first quarter this year, Taiwan’s exports to the United States surpassed those to China for the first time since 2003, the latest manifestation of a deepening commercial relationship between Taipei and Washington….

Propelled by soaring demand for AI technologies and geopolitical shifts, Taiwan is emerging as a crucial hub for server production and data transfer. In December last year, digital infrastructure management company Vantage Data Centers announced plans to enter the Taiwan market. Through this move, the American multinational will be joining data center giants like Amazon…