The invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces has sparked renewed concerns and debate about Taiwan's security, but will it lead to a shift in defence spending priorities and military preparedness? By Brian Hioe
The Group of Seven (G7) country leaders have agreed to spend US$4.5 billion on addressing food security issues around the globe exacerbated by rising grain and food costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Finland and Sweden are now one step closer to becoming members of NATO after Turkey dropped its opposition to them joining the alliance, which has been taken in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Taiwan's digital communications and energy systems are vulnerable to both natural and man-made disruptions. Is enough being done to prepare for disasters? By Paul Shelton
How are British businesses adapting to life outside the EU and how do Taiwanese firms now view the UK? By Mike Jewell
President Tsai Ing-wen says she believes that "there is more room for Taiwan and the UK to deepen cooperation in areas such as trade and energy."
Taiwan has announced sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This is a quick review of the implications By John Eastwood, Heather Hsiao, Jamie Chen, Nathan Snyder and Erin Hopkins
The ECCT arranged a special lunch featuring guest speaker Filip Grzegorzewski, Head of Office, of the European Economic and Trade Office to talk about the EU's response to the crisis in Ukraine and what the new reality means for EU member states and multinational companies
Taiwan's government is condemning Russia for undermining Ukraine's sovereignty... and is urging all sides to seek peaceful means to resolve their disputes
European Union leaders agreed at a summit today to make Ukraine and Moldova candidates to join the bloc, marking an historic move by Brussels following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Britain has agreed to a trade deal with New Zealand, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the UK seeks to expand economic links around the world following its exit from the European Union
A growing list of European Union nations and Canada have barred flights from the UK and others are considering similar action.
The European Commission presented its opinions on the application for EU membership submitted by Ukraine, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova and recommended that all three countries be candidate status on the understanding that steps are taken in a number of areas.
Taiwan is in the GMT+8 time zone, and that makes sense geographically, but moving one hour ahead would give us more daylight when we need it, potentially saving energy and helping more of us enjoy the great outdoors. By Lee Faulkner
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu says the government will be donating US$11.5 million to help Ukrainians who have fled the war in their country
The European Union's top official has proposed a reform of the bloc's electricity market, amid the energy price crisis hurting businesses and households.
The National Development Council (NDC) says a sharp rise in oil prices driven by the war between Russia and Ukraine could push annual inflation up to 2.5% at the very worst
A market analyst is warning that the supply chain of Taiwan's small and medium-sized semiconductor chipmakers could be interrupted as a result of rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine
President Tsai Ing-wen is calling for the signing of a bilateral investment deal with the UK.
Large amounts of supplies have been brought or sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Taipei headquarters after the agency opened a donation drive for Ukraine on Monday
Representatives from Taiwan and the UK have signed an agreement to enhance bilateral trade ties.
"Panta Rhei" is the way Heraclitus put it; "Everything flows; you never step in the same river twice." Alfred North Whitehead's Process Philosophy expresses the same thought as well as Thomas Wolfe's novel, You Can't Go Home Again. Yet Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to drag Ukraine and Europe back to a bygone era. By Jerome F Keating
Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands have announced Tuesday their plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 battle tanks in the coming months.
The UK's trade policy minister is in Taiwan to co-host the 25th edition of UK-Taiwan Trade Talks in Taipei.
Overseas institutional investors sold off their stock holdings on Taiwan's main exchange on Monday, as the situation in Ukraine and soaring international crude oil prices sent markets around Asia tumbling
The government has sent its congratulations to Liz Truss on becoming the UK's new prime minister
The cabinet's initial proposal to raise the annual tax on people who own multiple homes is getting a rather muted response from the island's real estate sector.
Western countries have begun imposing a US$60-per-barrel price cap, and ban, on some types of Russian oil.
Taiwan is joining the growing list of countries calling for an investigation into alleged war crimes by Russian troops in Ukraine
National Development Council (NDC) Deputy Minister Gao Xian-gui is warning that the ban on import of foodstuffs from Japan's Fukushima Prefecture could impede the government's plans to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
What is the future for the United Kingdom following its messy divorce from the EU? by Mike Jewell
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has created a relief account for donations for Ukrainian refugees
The European Parliament's Committee on International Trade says it will be sending a group to Taiwan later this month.
The cabinet has held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the possible economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Taiwan