Taiwan's Geopolitical Tensions Ripple Through Global Markets: The Puma Shen Effect
A Taipei mayoral bid by blacklisted lawmaker Puma Shen highlights Taiwan's delicate political balance, impacting TSMC, global supply chains, and financial markets.
South Korea's KOSPI Soars on Chip Demand, But Rate Hikes Loom
South Korea's KOSPI index, driven by Samsung and SK Hynix, has surged past $4 trillion. However, looming BOK rate hikes and high household debt threaten a market correction.
US Defense Executives Deepen Ties with Taiwan Amid Military Modernization Push
A high-level US defense delegation visited Taiwan to expand military modernization and foster joint weapons production, signaling deeper ties and reshaping Indo-Pacific power dynamics.