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A sea slug smaller than a sesame seed is revealing how much ocean life remains hidden in plain sight. The translucent creature, adorned with yellow and black stripes, was discovered during a recreational dive in Taiwan.
Taiwan is forecasting its most robust economic growth in over a decade and a half, driven by the global AI revolution. The island nation's semiconductor industry, led by chipmaking giant TSMC, is riding the wave of surging demand for AI technology.
Taiwan just collected its first-ever carbon emissions fees from major polluters, marking a historic step toward cleaning up the island's air. The payments will fuel a new government fund dedicated to cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Taiwan is calling on Malaysia's healthcare and tech sectors to help shape the future of digital health through a global competition offering $30,000 prizes. The campaign aims to connect innovators across borders to build smart healthcare systems that can scale worldwide.
A recreational diver in Taiwan discovered a translucent sea slug tinier than a grain of rice that turned out to be completely new to science. The find hints that countless tiny ocean species are still waiting to be discovered in coastal waters around the world.
Taiwan just opened the Danjiang Bridge, a stunning 3,000-foot structure once deemed "impossible" by its own construction team. The record-breaking bridge cuts commute times by 25 minutes while protecting the environment and withstanding major earthquakes.
An American student paid just $80 for a full emergency room visit in Taiwan without insurance. His viral post shows what affordable healthcare looks like in a country where it's treated as a right, not a privilege.
The world's largest smartphone case company just deployed an AI-powered floating platform off Taiwan's coast to collect ocean plastic. RHINOSHIELD spent 18 months and $2 million creating Circular Blue, an autonomous system that could change how we fight marine pollution.
Apple just made life-saving health tools available to millions more people worldwide, including hearing tests and sleep monitoring. The tech giant's latest expansion brings vital health features to India, Italy, and Taiwan.
A historical romance set in 1930s Taiwan has become the first Mandarin Chinese novel to win the International Booker Prize. Author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King share the prestigious award for their captivating story about language, power, and colonial history.
Taiwan's government is backing the future of robotics with a major grant for humanoid robot development. The funding aims to boost the country's position in the global AI and robotics race.
Taiwan just launched a cutting-edge robotics center designed to fast-track AI solutions for hospitals, warehouses, and emergency teams. The new facility could help transform how robots assist people in everyday life.
Taiwan just launched a cutting-edge robotics center designed to turn AI ideas into real-world solutions for healthcare, disaster response, and beyond. The facility connects startups with manufacturers to speed up development and bring helpful robots to market faster.
A floating solar farm off Taiwan's coast produces 12% more electricity than land-based solar panels, offering a breakthrough for space-strapped nations. The ocean installation also delivers higher profits while cutting emissions.
Taiwan's aid agency is joining forces with Malteser International to provide rehabilitation and psychological support for Ukrainian civilians who lost limbs in the war. The partnership highlights how humanitarian cooperation transcends borders.
Taoyuan, Taiwan just released comprehensive guidelines ensuring solar projects protect the environment from planning to retirement. The city is pioneering a "cradle to grave" approach that other regions worldwide could follow.
One of the world's major semiconductor wafer manufacturers just got the green light for its ambitious climate targets from leading scientists. GlobalWafers is now officially committed to cutting emissions fast enough to help keep global warming under 1.5°C.
A Taiwanese electronics giant just invested millions in a German innovation center that will help power the next generation of AI data centers and electric vehicles. The new facility will employ 250 engineers from around the world.
Taiwan's electronics giant Foxconn just launched two satellites into orbit, marking a major leap beyond smartphone manufacturing. The company is betting big on space technology as the next frontier for growth.
Taiwan's president William Lai just completed a diplomatic visit to Eswatini, the island nation's only African ally, strengthening ties despite intense pressure from China to isolate Taiwan. The trip resulted in new trade agreements that bolster economic cooperation between the two nations.
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