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Last year, Taiwan became Singapore’s largest trading partner and source of imports for the first time. Approximately 85% of Taiwan’s exports to Singapore were semiconductor-related products, while about 80% of Singapore’s exports to Taiwan fell into the same category. In the first two months of 2025, Taiwan’s exports to Singapore grew by 56%, while Singapore’s semiconductor industry expanded by nearly 52%, demonstrating strong industrial linkage and mutual prosperity.
The methods used were startlingly brazen: the group utilized shell companies in Southeast Asia, forged trade documents, and even employed physical decoys—using “dummy servers” and hair dryers to swap serial numbers—to bypass U.S. export controls and funnel high-end NVIDIA AI chips into the Chinese market.
By RK Shih/Staff TAINAN — A growing number of heavy motorcycle riders are heading to mountain routes in Tainan, with a newly established “motorcycle shrine” in Yujing District (玉井區) emerging as a popular stop, according to local reporting. The China Times reports the site, introduced by Taiwan-based operator Taiwan Wheel Fun, is modeled on a Japanese concept linked to Shinto practices, which promote the idea that all things, including vehicles, have spiritual significance. The Yujing location is described as the first overseas site, offering riders a place to rest, pray for road safety, and access food and beverage services. Local…
By KHT Staff. Images via CtiNews. KAOHSIUNG — A 38-year-old driver was detained early Saturday after entering a Kaohsiung light rail corridor and testing positive in an initial drug screening, police said. According to CtiNews, Kaohsiung’s Gushan Police Precinct was called to the scene at around 1:50 a.m. near Makadao Road (馬卡道路) and Hua’an Street (華安街), where a driver, identified by the surname Lin (林), had become stuck after mistakenly driving into the light rail right-of-way. Officers said Lin appeared unstable, and a roadside saliva drug test returned a positive result for drug use. Police said no damage was found…
Market expectations cited in the analysis suggest the project may ultimately take the form of a mixed-use development, with high-end residential and commercial components seen as the most viable configuration under current conditions. However, no official development plan has been announced.
Notably, 68% of Kuomintang (KMT) supporters expressed satisfaction with his performance, while approval among Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) supporters exceeded 93%.
A prototype train with the new design is expected to enter trial operations by the end of this year, the company said. Budget and timeline details will be finalized following the tender process.
Planned works include new connector roads and additional ramps linking to National Freeway 1 (國道1號), allowing traffic to flow more directly between the science park and surrounding districts, including access toward Zuoying High Speed Rail Station (左營高鐵站).
Data from the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) indicates that while information and communication technology dominated 2025 exports, the broader “Base Metals and Articles” category—which includes fasteners—totaled almost US$28 billion. The industry remains the world’s third-largest exporter, accounting for roughly 13% of global production.
Authorities reiterated the “Four Nos and One Must” rules: no burning weeds, no cigarette litter, no joss paper burning, no firecrackers, and all trash must be taken away.
