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A Taiwanese food tech company just cracked the code on making sugar-free jellies that don't fall apart in tropical heat. The breakthrough helps Malaysian brands prepare for strict new sugar taxes starting in 2026.
A Taiwanese company has cracked the code on making sugar-free jellies that don't fall apart in tropical heat, just as Malaysia prepares stricter sugar taxes in 2026. The breakthrough helps food makers create healthier products without sacrificing taste or quality.
Florida Polytechnic University just launched a partnership with Taiwan's National Chin-Yi University of Technology to supercharge STEM innovation on two continents. Students and professors at both schools will now swap research, ideas, and cutting-edge solutions for tomorrow's biggest tech challenges.
Taiwan's unemployment dropped to 3.29% in January 2026, the lowest in over two decades, as strong economic growth and rising wages keep workers satisfied. Fewer people are quitting their jobs, signaling renewed confidence in the island's economy.
Taiwan's booming artificial intelligence chip exports are driving the island's economy to record heights, with semiconductor shipments fueling unprecedented GDP growth. Standard Chartered's new report reveals how Taiwan's tech leadership is creating a powerful economic engine for 2025.
The United States just slashed tariffs on thousands of Taiwanese products, making everything from bubble tea ingredients to tech goods more affordable for American shoppers. In exchange, Taiwan will buy $85 billion worth of American energy, aircraft, and equipment.
Researchers are unlocking new ways to detect and treat lung cancer in people who've never smoked, a distinct form of the disease that's often caught too late. Countries like Taiwan are already testing screening programs for at-risk non-smokers, offering hope for earlier detection.
A major Taiwanese semiconductor company just opened a cutting-edge facility in Malaysia with nearly $200 million in backing, strengthening the country's position as a global tech manufacturing powerhouse. The move brings advanced chip-making expertise and thousands of high-skilled jobs to Penang.
Scientists in Taiwan just cracked a major clean energy puzzle by creating a device that produces hydrogen fuel while capturing waste heat, achieving record efficiency. This compact technology could bring clean energy and water purification to communities that need it most.
Scientists in Taiwan just proved you can grow seafood and harvest solar power in the same space. The system cools water, saves resources, and fights climate change all at once.
Scientists discovered fossil evidence of 13-foot pythons that roamed Taiwan nearly half a million years ago, revealing a dramatically different ancient ecosystem. The find marks the first confirmed python fossil on the island, where no such giant snakes exist today.
A 17-year-old from rural South Africa developed formulas that could change how students solve math problems. Now she's presenting her research at one of the world's most prestigious science fairs.
A Swedish ocean energy company just secured funding to bring underwater "kite" turbines to Taiwan's shores. The technology could tap into the island's powerful tidal currents to generate clean, predictable electricity.
Alex Honnold climbed Taiwan's 101-story Taipei 101 skyscraper with no ropes in 91 minutes, and brain scans reveal why fear doesn't slow him down. His amygdala barely reacts to terrifying situations that would paralyze most people.
Taiwan just posted its fastest economic growth in 15 years, fueled by surging demand for AI technology and semiconductors. The island's tech exports jumped 35% as companies like TSMC ride the artificial intelligence wave.
A groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment given before surgery is helping liver cancer patients beat the odds, with 60% surviving four years or more. Researchers in Taiwan discovered that priming the immune system before removing tumors creates a lasting defense against one of the deadliest cancers.
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Rock climber Alex Honnold became the first person to scale Taiwan's iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety equipment, completing the 90-minute climb before cheering crowds. His gravity-defying feat, broadcast live on Netflix, shows what's possible when years of preparation meet an impossible dream.
Legendary free climber Alex Honnold scaled Taiwan's 1,667-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper without any safety equipment, finishing in just 91 minutes. The Netflix-streamed feat showcased human potential at its most breathtaking.
After years of bleeding cash, electric scooter pioneer Gogoro is finally stabilizing by focusing on what actually works: its battery swapping network. The company that once aimed to be the "Tesla of scooters" just proved there's more than one path to sustainable transportation.
Professional climber Alex Honnold conquered Taiwan's Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety gear, fulfilling a decade-long dream. The father of two completed the grueling 90-minute climb in front of cheering crowds while Netflix broadcast the historic feat live.
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