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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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has ordered the release of a French national who was serving a 10-year prison sentence for espionage, granting him a pre
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An amateur archaeologist in Germany has uncovered a rare hoard of silver Roman coins dating back to the second century, offering fresh physical evidence of
Pingjen High School Secures Historic Sixth Consecutive Taoyuan Cup Title with Shutout
The Taoyuan Cup National Three-Tier Baseball Championship, a landmark event in domestic youth baseball, staged a thrilling championship showdown on the 24t
Polish F‑16s intercept Russian Mi‑8 helicopter near Braniewo, escort it out.
Poland’s air defence forces launched a rapid response on Tuesday afternoon after a Russian Mi‑8 helicopter entered Polish airspace near the northeastern to
US Denies Visa to Sudanese Military Chief al-Burhan for UN General Assembly
Diplomatic sources and United Nations officials confirmed this week that Washington has declined to issue a visa to Sudanese military chief and de facto le
US Diplomat Pursues Ceasefire Talks with Sudanese and Egyptian Ministers in New York
High-level diplomatic maneuvers aimed at halting Sudan’s devastating three-year civil war gained momentum this week on the sidelines of the United Nations
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To cope with the increasingly complex battlefield environment, the Taiwan Army recently conducted a performance demonstration of the mass-production model
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In the opening match of the women's kabaddi group stage at the Nagoya Asian Games, the Taiwan delegation overwhelmingly defeated Sri Lanka with a final sco
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To continuously inject fresh vitality and innovative momentum into the domestic cultural and creative industries, the National Taiwan Craft Research and De
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a statement today at United Nations headquarters, declaring that Kyiv is prepared to suspend strikes on Russ
US-Iran Secret Talks May Ease Mideast Tensions As Markets Stay Cautious
Diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran became a global focal point once again this week. Following multiple rounds of secret mediation si
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The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that approximately five million displaced individuals have chosen to return to
Six Killed After Passenger Bus Plunges Into Ravine in São Paulo
A tragic road accident occurred early this week in the municipality of Cruzeiro, located in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, when a passenger bus plunged
Bolivia’s Senate Approves $1.9 Billion IMF Loan Amid Severe Economic Crisis
Bolivia’s Chamber of Senators has ratified an agreement to secure a $1.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a critical financial mane
Taiwan Foreign Minister Warns China Twists UN Resolution to Justify Invasion
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung published an op-ed in Japan's Sankei Shimbun today, issuing a warning to the international community that the rul
Endangered Black Robin Wins New Zealand's Annual Bird of the Year Competition
New Zealand’s critically endangered black robin has claimed victory in this year’s prestigious Bird of the Year competition, securing more than 26,000 vote
Poland Officially Joins the European Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition for Enhanced Security
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced today that Poland has officially joined the Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition, a collaborative European security
Taiwan's Total Defense Becomes Security Focus Ahead of US-China Summit
The US President and the Chinese President are about to hold a summit in Washington, marking the most anticipated high-level dialogue since their last meet
Strait of Hormuz commercial traffic reaches six-month high, CENTCOM reports
Commercial maritime traffic traversing the Strait of Hormuz, encompassing vital shipments of crude oil, bulk cargo, and liquefied natural gas, has reached
Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers Reunite for First Time Since 2017 at Americana Awards
The historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, played host this week to the Americana Music Honors & Awards, marked by a poignant milestone as Tom
Ko Wen-je addresses failed blue-white coalition, calls for high-level party talks
Ko Wen-je, founding chairman of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), traveled to Zhudong Township in Hsinchu County today to personally accompany the party's g
Trump's White House Ban on Major Media Outlets Sparks Press Freedom Controversy
The American political journalism scene was recently stirred up once again as President Trump officially announced a highly controversial decision to expli
Lai Ching-te urges new generation to bravely resist authoritarian threats for Taiwan
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) held a commemorative concert today for the 40th anniversary of its founding, during which President and DPP Chairper