Ethan Walker
Business & Tech Editor
Ethan Walker is the Business & Tech Editor at The Taiwan Times, explaining global markets, supply-chain realignment and every tremor in the semiconductor industry.
He turns complex macroeconomic data and industry trends into information readers can actually use — how rate hikes, exchange rates and inventory cycles filter all the way down to household budgets. He pays special attention to Taiwan’s pivotal place in the global tech chain.
He believes business journalism should serve more than investors; it should help every reader understand the economic structures they live within and make clearer-eyed decisions.
Areas of expertise
- Macroeconomics
- Supply chains
- Semiconductors
Latest by Ethan Walker
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Rome – On 30 August 2026, Italy’s cabinet led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni marked its 1,470th day in office, surpassing the post‑World‑War II record pr
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At least 37 people died on Thursday after inhaling gasoline fumes while attempting to siphon fuel from an illegally tapped pipeline in the town of Okrika,
Two Palestinian Teens Killed in West Bank Clash Over Livestock with Israeli Settlers
Palestinian officials reported that two teenage boys were killed on Monday in al‑Mughayyir, a village in the Ramallah and al‑Bireh Governorate of the West
National Housing Center pledges full support for harsh penalties over Zuoying waste dumping
Kaohsiung City’s Zuoying District social‑housing project has recently become the focus of a major environmental controversy after construction waste was al
Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to London amid geopolitical concerns
The Dutch central bank (De Nederlandsche Bank) announced on Tuesday that it will relocate 86 tonnes of its gold reserves from vaults in Ottawa, Canada, and
Police Probe Cologne Substation Outage as Possible Sabotage, Investigate Foreign and Left‑Wing Links
A short circuit at a high‑voltage substation on the outskirts of Cologne triggered an immediate power outage on Tuesday, prompting North Rhine‑Westphalia’s
IAEA Says Syria Undeclared 73 Tons of Uranium at Suspected Reactor Site
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issued a report today accusing the former Syrian government, under the leadership of Bashar al‑Assad, of fail
US Shifts Middle East Strategy, Extending Troop Deployments Until 2027
The United States Department of Defense’s recent force‑deployment planning and military movements indicate a major shift in the U.S. strategic posture in t
Beijing criticizes Xiaohongshu ban; DPP cites data proving anti‑fraud success.
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China recently publicly criticized the Taiwan government for implementing restri
Military Day Lotte Tigers Fan Fest, Army Commander Opens Game, Apache Show Ignites Crowd
In celebration of the upcoming 93rd Military Day and to further bridge the gap between the armed forces and the public, the Army Headquarters partnered tod
Nepali Army rescues 119 trapped after massive Khandbari landslide
The Nepali Army announced on Tuesday that rescue teams had saved approximately 119 people trapped after a massive landslide struck the remote village of Kh
Iranian President: US compliance will instantly revive Islamabad Memorandum
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said at a press conference in Tehran on Tuesday that if the United States simultaneously resumes compliance with the Is
Chiayi Township Mayor Abandons Re‑run; DPP Picks Ex‑Legislator Wu to Face Independent Huang
The Lukao Township chief election in Chiayi County has undergone a dramatic shift this week. Incumbent chief Yan Peiyu, who had been the focus of considera
Police Commissioner Opens Taipei Dome Game, Vows to Strike Out Fraud Rings.
The Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) moved their home game to the Taipei Dome tonight, hosting the visiting Uni-President
Taiwan Cultural Festival That Amazed Osaka Returns for Grand Taipei Exhibition
Following a year of careful reflection and preparation, the Taiwanese cultural extravaganza that dazzled Osaka, Japan, on the international stage last Augu
SEMICON Taiwan grand opening: Solomon showcases advanced wafer bowing, glass via inspection
The highly anticipated annual SEMICON Taiwan opened officially on September 2, attracting major global semiconductor equipment, materials, and technology m
Germany Blames Russia for Airport Drone Attack, Closes Bonn Consulate, Tightens Diplomacy.
The German government announced today a major diplomatic and security decision, declaring that the failed unmanned aircraft attack on Leipzig‑Halle Airport
Lin Chia‑lung attends Pacific Island Forum, condemns China’s bullying of Taiwan.
Taiwan was this year invited to participate in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) summit hosted by its diplomatic ally Palau. Originally an international even
India Defies Hague Ruling, Continues Two Kashmir Hydropower Projects
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague issued a ruling on the 23rd of this month, ordering India, under the Indus Waters Treaty, to halt two
Kiev Bolsters Air Defense for Transport, Schools, and Remote Learning Amid Drone Surge
Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, announced on Tuesday that it will strengthen security measures for public transport, schools and the parliament in response t
KMT apologizes, buys 15,000 Mid‑Autumn boxes after budget cuts hurt the poor
The Legislative Yuan has recently begun reviewing the central government’s general budget, during which opposition lawmakers proposed the removal and freez
Pingtung's Three Welcome Kings Gather; Nan Zhou Festival Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Pingtung County Government recently announced the results of its latest intangible cultural asset review, marking an important new chapter in the histo
US‑Iran conflict heats up, sparking geopolitical crisis; oil prices climb, inflation threat.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply in recent days. Due to intensifying military friction between the United States and Iran in the region—w
Incumbent Wang Zhongming, with wife, first to register for Lienchiang County mayor race.
Taiwan's once-every-four-years "nine-in-one" local elections have officially kicked off, with election bugles sounding simultaneously across the island. Ca