Stories from Taipei · Taiwan

Approximately 90% of the world's most advanced microchips are still manufactured in Taiwan. The DPP's approach to income inequality was criticized by a Taiwan broadcaster.

The Nitrogen ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a hack targeting Foxconn. The extent of the breach and the data compromised are still under investigation.

German security agencies are seeking expanded cybercrime powers. This comes amid warnings of a ransomware threat facing the country.

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck Taiwan. The earthquake occurred at 14:53 local time. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 79 km south of Hualien City, Taiwan. The tremor was recorded at a depth of 26.329 km. The earthquake had a depth of 40 km.

Taiwan has deployed HIMARS missile systems to islands facing China's coast. The deployment is part of Taiwan's defense strategy against potential Chinese aggression. The deployment aims to bolster defensive capabilities. The deployment was announced from Taipei.

The Kuomintang party expressed deep regret, stating the verdict would severely impact the operations of opposition parties.

A vulnerability has been identified in D-Link routers that allows for command injection. This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected devices. A new vulnerability, CVE-2026-28883, has been identified affecting Apple iOS and other products.

Taiwan Power Company explained why electricity bills have increased. Taiwan Power Company is facing public scrutiny over its decisions, with citizens questioning the allocation of funds. The company detailed the factors contributing to the rise.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an held a press conference on May 6th to address public concerns and controversy regarding the city's operations.

Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission has released the results of its Fintech 2.0 initiative, which includes accelerating regulatory relaxation and promoting digital finance. This aims to foster innovation and accessibility within the financial sector.