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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National Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Grand Season-Opening Concert
Taiwan's music scene has reached a significant milestone as the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) officially marks its 40th anniversary. To celebrate four
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Zhang, Zhu, and Ke canvass Taipei market to rally local election support
On April 4, 2024, Taoyuan mayoral candidate seeking re-election Chang San-cheng appeared at the Nanmen Market alongside former Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Er
Security and Geopolitical Threats Force 2027 Saudi Asian Cup to December
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today officially announced a major schedule adjustment that has drawn intense attention from the sports world and th
Trump Ends 4M Israel Aid, Sales Continue, Impacting Ties And Election
US President Donald Trump delivered a statement in Washington today, announcing that he has reached an agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan
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In response to the increasing complexity of the national security landscape and the imperative for military modernization, the Ministry of National Defense
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The 2026 Melbourne Cup concluded on Saturday at Flemington Racecourse in Victoria, Australia, with Point Of Law, trained by Ciaron Maher, claiming the 2,00
Coordinated Cyberattacks Target European Supermarket Refrigeration Systems, Causing Widespread Food Spoilage
A coordinated second wave of cyberattacks has struck commercial refrigeration systems across multiple European countries, forcing supermarkets to discard l
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The Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) held its grand annual awards ceremony today, where the winners of various accolades were unveiled to much a
Acer Taiwan PC Shipments Up 15% Year-On-Year Boosted By Double 11
Acer recently released the latest data on consumer personal computer (PC) shipments in the Taiwan market, indicating that shipments from January to October
US Midterm Elections Set for Vote Count, Reshaping Congress and Muslim Candidacy Records
The midterm elections in the United States will officially begin vote-counting tomorrow, as voters across all states cast their final ballots to determine
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf Celebrates Diwali as Direct Flights Boost Cultural Ties
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of India’s most significant traditional celebrations, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, as well as hop
Hsia Theater Marks 20th Anniversary with Classic Remake Featuring Joint Cast
In Taiwan's contemporary performing arts scene, "More Theatre," a troupe that has long cultivated local roots and demonstrated the capacity for transnation
South Korea Passport Leak Exposes 168 Staff, Drawing Global Cybersecurity Concern
Korea Broadcasting System (KBS) reported today that the passport data of President Lee Jae-myung and 168 of his staff members was leaked in June and posted
Taipei Mayor's Songshan Airport Relocation Plan Faces Criticism
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an recently raised the issue of relocating Songshan Airport in a public setting, immediately sparking heated discussions both insid
Portuguese police dismantle long-standing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, arresting 13
Portuguese riot police have dismantled long-standing protest camps in Lisbon’s historic Rossio Square and the northern city of Porto, resulting in 13 arres
Tens of Thousands Protest Inflation and Conflicts Across German Cities, Sparking Clashes
Demonstrations denouncing the rising cost of living and international conflicts took place across 34 cities in Germany this weekend, drawing tens of thousa
Tourists pitch tent on Alishan railway tracks, prompting emergency response and fines
A startling and irregular incident recently occurred at the renowned Alishan Forest Railway, where tourists were discovered pitching a camping tent directl
Taiwan's Kai-Wei Teng sets career high with self-taught lethal sweeper
Taiwanese pitcher Ching-tsan Chao, who plays for the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball (MLB), delivered an impressive performance in the recently con
Anthropic plans dual listing in New York and Tokyo amid investment boom
Filing documents recently released by Anthropic reveal that the artificial intelligence (AI) firm will offer shares worth up to 552.9 billion Japanese yen
Delhi Imposes Vehicle Ban to Combat Smog, Stranding Over One Million Cars
India's capital, Delhi, is once again facing extreme challenges with air pollution. To tackle the annual winter smog, the government officially implemented