Taiwan and Slovakia build a joint semiconductor laboratory, new submarine cable laws will require vessels to activate their Automatic Identification System, ... and more-Programs-Radio Taiwan International

Taiwan and Slovakia build a joint semiconductor laboratory, new submarine cable laws will require vessels to activate their Automatic Identification System, ... and more

20/12/2025 This Week in Taiwan

Taiwan and Slovakia have reached a significant milestone in technological cooperation with the inauguration of a joint semiconductor laboratory.

The remaining amendments comprising the “seven submarine cable laws” passed third reading at the legislature and will require vessels to activate their Automatic Identification System (AIS).

The National Security Bureau (NSB) and the Defense Ministry reported to the Legislature to brief lawmakers on the Chinese threat and the readiness of Taiwan’s armed forces.

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed the compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after the House of Representatives approved it on Dec. 10. The legislation, totaling US$900.6 billion, now heads to President Donald Trump for signing.

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry (MND) said Thursday that a United States arms sales package to Taiwan worth US$11.1054 billion is expected to formally take effect in about one month.

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