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Taiwan aerospace, shipbuilding hit by Beijing export ban
South China Morning Post
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July 9, 2025
Beijing has banned export of dual use of items to eight Taiwan-based aerospace and shipbuilding companies, including suppliers to the Taiwan military. The commerce ministry said on Wednesday that the companies, which includes defence supplier...
Business News | India's Share in Global Market Recovered in June to 4% from 16-month Low of 3.6% in Feb: Motilal Oswal
Latestly
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July 9, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): India's share in the global market capitalisation rose to 4 per cent in June 2025, recovering from a 16-month low of 3.6 per cent in February 2025, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The...
Taiwan Inflation Lowest In Over 4 Years, Trade Surplus Grows
RTTNews
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July 8, 2025
Taiwan's consumer price inflation eased in June to the lowest level in more than four years, data released by the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting, and Statistics showed on Tuesday. Separate official data showed that the country's trade...
As Taiwan Launches Military Drills, a Pressing Question for Washington
The Cipher Brief
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July 8, 2025
China’s preparation for a potential invasion is no longer a distant possibility but a reality rapidly coming into focus —and defense planners are grappling with a pressing question: how and when will Washington act? “Taiwan is incredibly reliant...
China places export controls on eight Taiwanese firms citing dual-use tech concerns
WHTC - Michigan
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BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s commerce ministry on Wednesday said it has added eight Taiwanese firms to an export controls list, citing concerns over shipments of dual-use technologies from the democratically governed island that Beijing views as its...
Asian markets mixed as Trump flags fresh tariffs, eyes on trade talks
RTL Today
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July 9, 2025
Stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, while keeping an eye on trade talks after the US president warned he would not again extend a deadline to reach deals. Investors took in their stride news that...
Where Are Matco Tools Made And Who Owns The Company Today?
SlashGear
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July 8, 2025
An American company from its inception, Matco was founded in 1946, but launched its mobile sales operations in 1979. Today, these mobile sales define the company's image, with Matco having over 1,900 mobile sales franchisees across North America....
FNE ar Venice 2025: Venice Gap-Financing Market 2025 - The selected projects
The Film New Europe
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The 3-day Venice Gap-Financing Market will present 54 projects from around the world in the final stages of development and funding. 330 project applications have been received and the selection reflects the great diversity of backgrounds, stories...
Taipei Fubon Bank opens first Seoul office to bolster Asia-Pacific push
The Investor
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July 8, 2025
Taipei Fubon Bank has officially launched its first representative office in Seoul, advancing the group’s push to expand across the Asia-Pacific region. Fubon Financial Holding, the bank's parent company, said Tuesday that the office opened its...
Hsinta power plant’s first block begins operation in Taiwan
Power Technology
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July 8, 2025
Energy industry company GE Vernova has announced that the first block of the Hsinta power plant, operated by Taiwan Power Company Nan Bu Construction Organization (TPC NPCO), has commenced operations. Powered by GE Vernova’s 7HA.03 combined cycle...
Taiwan yet to receive US tariff letter
Taipei Times
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July 7, 2025
The US issued its first batch of tariff notification letters yesterday, although Executive Yuan spokesperson Michelle Lee (李慧芝) today confirmed Taiwan has yet to receive one. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun (鄭麗君) and Minister Without Portfolio Yang...
How Australia would be affected if China invaded Taiwan
Sky News Australia
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July 8, 2025
A military invasion of Taiwan would reignite the Korean Peninsula, turning a regional conflict with China into a worst-case World War Three style scenario that would involve Australia, senior Japanese military figures have warned. Sky News...
Taiwan's consumer price index eases to 1.37%, a 4-year low: DGBAS
Focus Taiwan
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July 8, 2025
Taipei, July 8 (CNA) Taiwan's consumer price index (CPI) declined for the third consecutive month in June, with the year-on-year growth rate falling to 1.37 percent, the lowest in more than four years, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting...
EDITORIAL: Currency volatility eclipses tariff risk
Taipei Times
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July 8, 2025
Taiwan appears to be exposed to more immediate and pronounced risk from foreign exchange volatility than from the US’ “reciprocal” tariffs, as its export-driven economy has come under pressure due to the New Taiwan dollar’s sharp appreciation...
Trump's new trade stance as he dictates rates: 'A letter means a deal'
Yahoo Finance
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Markets and economic observers navigated another day of Trump trade volatility Tuesday with more letters to dictate tariffs and the growing pessimism that long-promised negotiated trade deals would materialize quickly. President Trump began the...
Taiwan's exports rise for 20th straight month to new high in June
Focus Taiwan
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July 8, 2025
Taipei, July 8 (CNA) Taiwan's exports in June reached a new monthly high of US$53.32 billion, marking a 33.7 percent increase from the previous year and the 20th consecutive month of growth, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) reported on Tuesday....
‘Civic shield’ safeguarding Taiwan
Taipei Times
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July 8, 2025
The documentary A Chip Odyssey (造山者-世紀的賭注) portrays the immense hardships involved in building Taiwan’s semiconductor industry into what is known as the “silicon shield.” Today, Taiwan has forged another form of shield to protect the country — the...
Four reasons why many of us feel the global economy is not on our side
The Conversation
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July 8, 2025
During my adult life, I have never experienced what it’s like to live in a “good” economy. Starting with the global financial crash in 2008, which hit just as I began studying economics, the world seems to have lurched from crisis to crisis and...
McDonald’s Taiwan ditches plastic lamination and paper boxes
Taipei Times
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July 8, 2025
McDonald’s Taiwan has stopped using plastic lamination and paper boxes for certain items as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce waste and promote environmental sustainability. Starting in July, the fast-food chain began serving items such as the...
Asian Economies in Rush To Cut Tariff Deals
The Business of Fashion
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July 8, 2025
Asian countries including Japan and South Korea said they’ll keep pushing for a better deal for their exports to the US after President Donald Trump shifted his tariff deadline to August 1st and tweaked the rates he’s set for many economies. In...