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Taiwan is diversifying its agricultural export markets as President Lai Ching-te says the country's reliance on China continues to decline. The United States and Japan are now Taiwan's top farm export destinations, with Taiwanese fruit also entering high-end European markets. 📹

Mango season is back in full swing in Taiwan, with yields up 30% compared to last year when typhoons devastated the harvest. While this year’s bumper crop has driven prices down for locals, the fruit remains a luxury in foreign export markets. For more on this story, follow Tai

As global temperatures shatter records, Taiwan has launched its first-ever extreme heat response drill, simulating a prolonged 40 C heatwave. The simulation tested a chain of hot-weather accidents, including a massive power grid overload, hospital emergency room surges and severe

Surging oil prices and the dwindling supply of plastic bags are causing market vendors and customers to rethink their reliance on plastics. Disruptions to the global petrochemical supply chain have been felt since the US-Israeli war on Iran has choked off the critical Strait of H

South Korea is orchestrating investments of at least $880 billion from companies including Samsung and SK Hynix into chips and data centers. It says the giant outlay in digital infrastructure is essential to surviving the AI era. The US and Iran have agreed to stop attacking eac

The US and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other before peace talks resume this week over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues, paving the way to end days of tit-for-tat attacks that tested a fragile truce.  South Korea unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at cementing its

Taiwan has hit a new record for older adults living alone. Interior ministry figures show that as of March, households with a single resident aged 65 or older topped 713,000, with most concentrated in Taipei, New Taipei and Kaohsiung. Households with two or more older residents a

The US and Japan held joint live-fire drills on Sunday as part of their annual Resolute Dragon exercise. The 10-day exercises involve more than 9,000 troops from the two countries.  📹 Reporter(s): TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews -  TaiwanPlus｜https://www.t

Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez sits down with the WSJ Leadership Institute's Alan Murray to discuss his strategy for transforming the century-old consumer-goods giant. Fernandez breaks down the difficult choices required to simplify a massive corporate portfolio, including the

Taiwan’s two major refineries are both lowering gas prices — by three US cents per liter for regular gas and by two cents per liter for diesel. The decrease comes during a drop in global oil prices, as tankers once again transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the US and Iran wo

India’s historic World Cup victory has sparked a cricket boom amongst women and girls in the country. Participation has increased and the nation’s cricket stars are inspiring the next generation. #India #Cricket #CricketWorldCup For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Foll

Taiwan has sent two senior figures to Europe in the same week. Former President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Global Women Leaders Summit with former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, where she discussed global issues and pressures faced by Taiwan. She also met Italian lawmakers

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:00 - Asian Stocks, Kospi, AI Trade 00:00:46 - Samsung, SK Hynix AI Spending Plans 00:02:04 - Kevi

As Europe continues to face record-breaking and dangerously temperatures, the World Health Organization (WHO) says around 1,300 have died from the heat and is concerned at how fast climate change is hitting the continent. 📹 Reporter(s): Yuan Tuan/John Van Trieste #TaiwanPlus #

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. Chapters

The US and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other before peace talks resume this week over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues, paving the way to end days of tit-for-tat attacks that tested a fragile truce. Also on the show: US equity-index futures rose after reports the

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before tradin

Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and Avril Hong give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who m

Chinese humanoid robots tried World Cup-style penalty kicks. Here's what happened. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9

Could this be the beginning of the end of the war with Ukraine? Fuel shortages are spreading across Russia, as Ukraine increases its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Vladimir Putin acknowledges damage, but claims it is having no impact. However, Russians are fleeing some

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says "there are still too many children on social media," despite a pioneering ban. He wants to double fines on rule-breaking platforms. Since December 2025, the likes of TikTok and YouTube have been legally required to take reasonable s

A skydiving flight ended in tragedy in eastern France after a small aircraft went down just moments after departure, killing everyone on board and narrowly missing residential buildings. Investigators are now working to determine the cause. #planecrash #france #dwnews For more

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged a "deficit" in fuel supplies, with shortages and long queues reported at petrol stations across the country. The situation follows a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting oil refineries and energy infrastructure, which analyst

From cracked highways to record-breaking temperatures, Europe is feeling the impact of an extraordinary heatwave. But is this more than just another hot summer? Could it become the moment that pushes Europe to prepare for extreme heat? DW News spoke with Professor Mojib Latif of

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In Venezuela, rescue teams are still pulling survivors from the ruins after two powerful earthquakes devastated entire communities. More than 1,400 people are confirmed dead with tens of thousands still unaccounted for - yet even after the critical 72‑hour window, lives are still

FIFA maintains it is committed to sustainability, but climate experts say its boss Gianni Infantino is racking up massive carbon emissions at the World Cup by crisscrossing North America in his private jet. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►

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Hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese speakers live, work and study in Taiwan. As the community grows, so does the need for trusted news and information in their own language. In this episode of Correspondents, host Andrew Ryan speaks with Jeremy Pham, a Vietnamese journalist, po

Hacky sack makes a comeback, the US Men's National soccer team plays with some puppies, Doctors vs Podcast advise, and Robotaxi rules easing. Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura dive into the headlines you may have missed on Bloomberg This Weekend. -------- More on Bloom

Rising oil prices are accelerating a supply glut in the Western Hemisphere, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone argues that growing production and improving technology could drive WTI crude down to $40 a barrel. McGlone explains to David Gura and Chris

Can Morocco become the first African country to win the World Cup? DW spoke to Morocco fans at the tournament, who think their country can make history. #WorldCup #Morroco #Football #dwsports For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: http

Andrew Ambrosino leads development of the Codex desktop app at OpenAI. Nearly 100% of OpenAI employees—not just engineers—now use Codex weekly. A lifelong builder with a background spanning engineering, design, product management, and founding companies, he is now responsible for

While the Iran ceasefire remains intact despite recent exchanges of fire, Former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes warned it could unravel if tit-for-tat strikes escalate or hardliners on either side gain the upper hand. He argued to hosts of Bloomberg This Weekend Davi

Unlike autos or agriculture, North America’s energy trade does not function as a single, integrated three-country system. Instead, it operates through two powerful bilateral relationships: Canadian oil flowing south into US refineries and American natural gas powering Mexico’s ec

The ongoing conflict involving Iran has indirectly benefited Panama as more ships seeking alternative routes to transport commodities globally, following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Former vice foreign minister of Panama and senior adviser at the Center for Strategic Stu

Hydration breaks have become one of the World Cup’s biggest controversies. FIFA introduced them ostensibly to protect players from the summer heat, but many see them as a naked cash grab, and question their impact on games. #WorldCup #HydrationBreaks #FIFA #dwsports For more ne

Jolin Tsai won Best Female Mandarin Singer for the second time at the 37th Golden Melody Awards, while her album Pleasure also won Album of the Year. Ayal Komod took home three major honors — Best Male Mandarin Singer, Best Mandarin Album and Best Composer. Winners in the Taiwane

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RIMPAC 2026 continues in Hawaii, with participating forces carrying out realistic combat training, including live-fire and structure-raid drills. 📹 Reporter(s): Fuhua Hung/Alan Lu #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #RIMPAC #Hawaii -  TaiwanPlus｜https://www.taiwanplus.com 

The US and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes over the weekend in the most serious escalation since an interim ceasefire was reached two weeks ago. The clashes began after Washington accused Tehran of launching a drone attack on a Panama-flagged tanker. Both sides accuse the o

Temperatures in and around Berlin are reaching up to 40°C this weekend. Police in the German capital deployed two water cannons across the city on Saturday to spray mist onto people looking for relief. #Berlin #Heat #HeatWave #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/

Europe's traditional big industries are struggling. Software and AI don't suffer from tariffs or logistical shocks. So could Europe put its economic hopes in software? Thomas Saueressig, a member of the SAP executive board, discusses whether global business is moving away from pu

Grapplers from across Taiwan and Hong Kong competed in Taipei on Saturday at the fifth Tapout Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament. Hong Kong’s Lok Yuen of Arch No-Gi Jiu Jitsu took the top prize, submitting Will Mounger of host team AZ Fight Club with a rear-naked choke in the

A wave of severe torrential downpours has battered Taiwan, leaving at least six people dead, one missing, and causing over US$6 million in agricultural losses. In Hualien, a critical red alert triggered a secondary emergency evacuation for 186 residents living downstream of an un

Nearly 3 out of 4 Germans think their country's relationship to the United States is in dire straits, according to polls since the start of 2025. What's behind this trend? #Germany #USA #Trump #dwgermanpolitics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social me

The ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran is looking increasingly fragile after a second day of retaliatory strikes. The rhetoric between the two countries has also heated up with Iran threatening a 'crushing response' to further US attacks and US President Donald Trump say

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Germany may be heading for a new heat record at 42 degrees Celsius. But critics have pointed out that the country is not adequately prepared to protect citizens from the heat. With the federal government taking a back seat when it comes to practical solutions against the burn, lo

Europe is breaking heat records - and paying a deadly price. As temperatures rise, more people are struggling to cope, with heat putting growing pressure on bodies, cities and health systems. New York Times bestselling author Jeff Goodell warns that these extremes are becoming