ASIA

ASEAN Calls for Open Straits Amid Iran War

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign ministers from Southeast Asia are preparing to call for freedom of navigation through the world’s international …

Starlux Connects Taiwan and Central Europe

PRAGUE, China — As Taiwan’s largest chipmaker helps build a multibillion-euro semiconductor factory in Dresden, another prominent Taiwanese company is …

China’s New AI Giant Rattles Silicon Valley

HONGKONG, China – When DeepSeek unveiled its R1 artificial-intelligence model in early 2025, Wall Street interpreted the breakthrough as a …

AliExpress Faces €550 Million EU Fine

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Commission imposed a €550 million fine on AliExpress on Monday, accusing the Chinese online marketplace of …

Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Entry for Filipinos

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has extended visa-free entry for Philippine nationals for another year, preserving a travel arrangement that has …