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AMD expands AI hardware across data centre and edge

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Latest: AMD unveils Threadripper Halo Station AI workstation

AMD’s AI push has accelerated through new hardware, software, and partnerships. In early July, the company released the Ryzen AI Halo mini-PC, a $3,999 workstation built around the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU. AMD also unveile

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Taiwan 2026 summer music and cultural festivals

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Latest: Taiwan hosts indigenous cultural festivals in Taitung and Pingtung

The 2026 summer festival season in Taiwan has expanded to include diverse water sports, indigenous music, and traditional arts. In Tainan, the ‘2026 Hulupi Play a Bit’ event at Hulupi Natural Park featured canoeing, SUP,

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Regional historical tourism in Niigata and Fukushima

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Latest: Global travel accounts detail diverse cultural and regional experiences

Travelers in Japan have documented visits to various historical and cultural sites across the Niigata and Fukushima prefectures. In Niigata, activities included visiting the Niitsu Railway Museum to view steam locomotiv

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Bitget institutional and multi-asset expansion

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Latest: Bitget leads tokenized equity liquidity as market nears $2 billion

Bitget has introduced several initiatives to expand its institutional and multi-asset trading capabilities. In mid-August, the company launched Project Archimedes, a $300 million program providing capital to trading fir

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SEMICON Taiwan 2026: AI growth and chip diplomacy

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Latest: SEMICON Taiwan 2026 focuses on advanced packaging for AI

The semiconductor industry is experiencing unprecedented demand driven by Artificial Intelligence, leading to significant shifts in manufacturing and packaging technologies. TSMC Senior Vice President Hou Yongqing report

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Taiwan housing market faces cooling demand and credit tightn

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Latest: Taiwan real estate market sees decline in new launches and shift toward small units

The contraction of Taiwan’s new-home and pre-sale market persisted into the second half of 2026, marked by high inventory and weak transaction volumes. While Taipei’s residential price index showed a slight upward trend

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International traveler documentation and itineraries

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Latest: Travelers document trips to Seoul, Taipei, and Singapore

Travelers have documented various itineraries across Turkey, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, focusing on local sightseeing, accommodations, and airline services. Initial accounts detailed journeys through Turkey, specifi

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Ghost Month cultural traditions and folklore

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Latest: Taiwanese cultural traditions feature tea ceremonies and Ghost Month festivals

The Ghost Month, occurring during the seventh month of the lunar calendar, is a period characterized by various cultural, religious, and folkloric traditions across Asian cultures. In Taiwan, traditions include making o

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Vitafoods Asia 2026 nutrition trade fair

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Latest: Vitafoods Asia 2026 showcases nutrition and health innovations in Bangkok

The Vitafoods Asia 2026 trade fair in Bangkok, Thailand, served as a platform for various companies to present advancements in nutrition, functional ingredients, and wellness solutions. Wel-Bloom Bio-Tech Corporation, a

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Typhoon Krovanh weather impacts and trajectory

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Latest: Typhoon Krovanh may perform 360-degree rotation in East China Sea

Typhoon Krovanh has caused significant weather disruptions across East Asia. In northern Taiwan, the storm’s outer circulation triggered heavy rainfall and flooding, particularly in Keelung, where water reached knee-deep

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Athletic and marathon events in Taiwan

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Latest: Taiwan hosts major road races and expands regional tourism initiatives

Taiwan has seen a series of major athletic and marathon events. Initial announcements highlighted upcoming charity races, including the Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon scheduled for January 2027 and the 10th a

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Hong Kong stock market and technology index developments

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Latest: NVIDIA advances AI driving and power tech as Utree leads robotics

The Hong Kong stock market has been shaped by volatility in the artificial intelligence and gold sectors. The Hang Seng Index recently closed at 25,915 points, supported by gains in AI-related shares such as MiniMax and

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US airline economy fare promotions

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Latest: Delta and United Airlines offer international flight sales

Major US airlines have expanded their roundtrip economy flight promotions to include various domestic and international routes for travel in late 2024 and 2027. Delta Air Lines has offered deals from Minneapolis to Bill

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Shen Po-yang Taipei mayoral campaign

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Latest: Shen Po-yang registers candidacy for Taipei Mayor

Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Taipei mayor, has begun formalizing his campaign strategy. He initially unveiled his ‘HEART’ platform, which focuses on five pillars: Habitat, Time, Accompany,

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Asia-Pacific residential design and architecture trends

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Latest: Taipei and Australian architectural projects showcase modern design transformations

Residential design and architectural trends in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly focusing on modern aesthetics and functional integration. In Taiwan, developments include the integration of high-end Italian furni

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Qualcomm Dragonwing robotics and AI demonstrations

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Latest: Qualcomm showcases industrial AI and robotics at Dragonwing IoT Day in Seoul

Qualcomm has been demonstrating its Dragonwing platform and industrial AI capabilities through various international showcases. During Computex 2026 in Taipei, a NEURA Robotics 4NE-1 humanoid robot was used to demonstr

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India-Taiwan-Japan semiconductor and AI cooperation

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Latest: Taiwan semiconductor industry focuses on AI and supply chain resilience

The semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors are seeing increased international cooperation and investment. In India, efforts to build a complete semiconductor value chain include the upcoming SEMICON India 2026

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NVIDIA corporate and leadership developments

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Latest: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang interrupted by Donald Trump call during meeting

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang conducted an unannounced visit to Taipei on August 23, marking his third trip to Taiwan that year. The visit occurred during a critical production and testing phase for the Rubin chip architecture

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Taiwan Han Kuang 42 unscripted war games

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Latest: Taiwan strengthens island defenses and artillery tactics

The Han Kuang 42 live-fire drills, held from 5 August to 14 August 2026, utilized an unscripted format to test command coordination and responsiveness against potential Chinese incursions. Described as the largest ever h

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Weng Qianyu 60th anniversary career celebrations

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Latest: Weng Chien-yu prepares for 60th anniversary concert in Taipei

Veteran Taiwanese actress Weng Qianyu is celebrating her 60-year career through a series of commemorative events. Following her recent Best Actress award from the Taiwan Film Critics Association for *Sunshine Girl Chorus

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Pikmin Bloom digital and physical event updates

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Latest: Pikmin Bloom to host real-world events in Kobe and Taipei

The mobile game Pikmin Bloom has introduced new ways for players to engage with the title through digital management and physical events. Initially, players gained the ability to manage in-game schedules and seasonal ev

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Airline flight discount offers to Asia

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Latest: Air Canada offers $823 roundtrip flights to Tokyo

Air Canada and United Airlines have offered various discounted round-trip flight deals to Asian destinations. Initial offers included a US$902 fare from Atlanta to Tokyo via Air Canada and a US$762 fare from San Francisc

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Vietnam culinary recognition in 2026

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Latest: Vietnam named world's top culinary destination for 2026

Vietnam has received significant international recognition for its culinary offerings in 2026. Initially, Ho Chi Minh City was named the world’s best street food city by Time Out, securing the top position with a 63% app

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Taiwan 2026 Comic Expo and Summer Anime Events

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Latest: Comic Market and Manhwa Expo draw large crowds in Japan and Taiwan

The 2026 Taiwan Comic Expo, also referred to as the 25th Manhwa Expo, took place from 23 July to 27 July at the Taipei World Trade Center. The five-day event featured more than 120 companies across 1,200 booths and drew

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Starlux Airlines expansion and investment

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Latest: Starlux Airlines to launch Taichung-Nagoya route in October

Starlux Airlines has initiated a period of network and infrastructure expansion. The airline launched its first European service with a direct route between Taipei and Prague, utilizing Airbus A350 aircraft. Following

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