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Taiwan studies Singapore model for planned sovereign fund
Taiwan plans a sovereign fund to boost national investment, focusing on financial and strategic strategies. Key decisions await the Executive Yuan’s approval.2025/05/22 12:22 -

Taiwan’s Lai marks milestone with economic focus, China gap
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te marked his first anniversary in office by unveiling plans for a sovereign wealth fund and reiterating a NT$41 billion (US$1.36 billion) economic package to counter U.S. tariff impacts. Notably absent from his address was any mention of cross-strait relations with China, despite rising tensions. The strategic silence came days after former U.S. President Donald Trump praised a preliminary U.S.-China tariff agreement using language some interpreted as having implications for Taiwan’s status.2025/05/20 19:08 -

Taiwan allocates NT$40M for sovereign AI development
Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council secures NT$40 million for an AI corpus project. Officials stress the need for local data to reduce reliance on foreign AI tech.2025/05/15 06:00 -

Taiwan central bank outlines sovereign wealth strategy
President Trump orders a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, sparking Taiwan’s debate on its own. Taiwan’s Central Bank proposes strategies, emphasizing independent management and legal frameworks.2025/05/07 23:00 -

Taiwan finance ministry urges caution on wealth fund plan
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance urges consensus on a national sovereign wealth fund, citing the need for careful evaluation and planning. The Finance Committee will discuss this on May 8.2025/05/07 21:00 -

Cynthia Wu’s global insight to bolster TPP’s 2024 campaign
Cynthia Wu, the newly appointed vice presidential candidate for Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), brings a global perspective and financial expertise to the party’s election campaign. As the granddaughter of Shin Kong Group founder Wu Ho-su, Wu is known for her efficient time management skills. Growing up in a family with diplomatic ties, including her father’s role as ambassador-at-large, Wu has had substantial international exposure, even meeting former U.S. President Bill Clinton. With her family’s involvement in promoting the Taiwan Relations Act and her uncle’s relationship with former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, Wu has a strong network. As a legislator, she worked closely with TPP leader Ko Wen-je on international diplomatic issues and proposed the inclusion of Taiwan in the "Santiago Principles" through the "Taiwan Sovereign Wealth Fund," garnering interest from U.S. officials.2023/11/25 11:01



