These are the best of times for Americans — at least economically, and at least on paper. They have never been richer or more prosperous as a nation. Living standards and life expectancy are at all-time highs. Yet, it feels like the economy is broken. What explains this? Consider how few of the thin
Argentine President Javier Milei’s government on Friday said the country would offer citizenship to foreigners who invest at least US$350,000 in the country.Latin America’s third-largest economy lagged far behind Brazil and Mexico in the foreign direct investment stakes last year, according to the O
Taiwan’s manufacturing sector flashed a “green” light, indicating stable growth, in August, retreating from “yellow-red” in July, as old-economy industries faced weaker end-user demand, the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER, 台經院) said on Friday.The August TIER composite index, which gauges
On Sept. 19, restaurant chain Formosa Chang’s third-generation heir Chang Yao-sheng (張耀升) attended a campaign event for Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) in Datong District (大同); he came bearing pineapples and wished Chiang success in his bid for re-election. Chang’s appearance prompted calls from so
Taiwan’s economy maintained its strong momentum last month, with booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware continuing to drive exports and industrial activity, while improving consumer sentiment pointed to broader confidence in the expansion.The National Development Council’s (NDC) bu
Taiwan is a partner whose “stability and independence” are important to US national security and the economy, US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday when asked about arms sales to Taipei in an interview with Fox Business.Asked whether US President Donald Trump was using a lo
