HTC announced the Desire 650 low-end Android smartphone back in December, but the company confirmed the devices will be exclusively available in Taiwan, its home turf. In a surprising move, the handset maker announced recently that the HTC Desire 650 will ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Guatemala reaffirm commitment to bilateral ties
GUATEMALA CITY -- President Tsai Ing-wen and her Guatemalan counterpart ... Tsai said that "we're pleased to have taken part in the first three phases of the project," adding that Taiwan will continue to provide assistance. The Republic of China embassy ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan deploys fighter jets as China enters Taiwan Strait
(CNN)Taiwan on Wednesday deployed fighter jets, a surveillance aircraft and Navy frigates in response to the movement of China's lone aircraft carrier into the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, according to Taiwan's state-run Central New Agency. The Liaoning ... ( read original story ...)
NokScoot's fifth BKK-Taipei
which start from 2,299 baht one-way in economy and 4,099 baht in business class. The new Saturday flight will depart from Bangkok's Don Mueang airport at 1:45am and arrive at Taipei's Taoyuan airport at 6:25am. The return flight leaves Taoyuan at 9:40am ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei City targets 20,000 rent-only public housing units by 2018
“The metro system in Taipei City has advanced greatly in the last two decades ... “We hope that through this effort, the public housing project can act as the buffer zone for them to save up for their first homes as well as reduce the outflow of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles jets, navy as Chinese aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait
Taiwan scrambled jets and navy ships on Wednesday as a group of Chinese warships, led by its sole aircraft carrier, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tension between Beijing and the self-ruled island. China’s Soviet-built ... ( read original story ...)
China aircraft carrier enters strait, Taiwan warns against 'panic'
China's only aircraft carrier has entered the Taiwan Strait in a highly symbolic show of strength, but Taiwan insisted Wednesday there was no need for panic even as tensions boil over the island's diplomatic status. Beijing has upped its military drills ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong divided over Forbidden City museum plan
The Nationalist government sent some of its most valuable imperial treasures to Taiwan. Today ... a non-profit that runs the city's horse racing and betting business, would fund the project with a HK$452m ($58.3m; £48m) donation. Critics have accused ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles fighter jets after China sends its aircraft carrier and escort vessels into Taiwan Strait following anger sparked by Trump phone call
Taiwan has been forced to scramble jets and navy ships as a group of Chinese warships led by China's sole aircraft carrier sailed north through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tensions between Beijing and the self-ruled Taiwan. China ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Alibaba, part of planned Taiwan fund, won't seek board seats at local firms – source
The deal has yet to be approved by Taiwan's Investment Commission despite an application three months ago, raising concern that the fund may be rejected amid a chill in political relations with China. It follows a $300 million Taiwan Entrepreneur Fund that ... ( read original story ...)
China continues with ‘reactive measures’ in the Taiwan Strait
On Wednesday, China’s only aircraft carrier, The Liaoning, has entered the Taiwan Strait It entered the southwest of Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) at 07:00 local time (23:00 GMT), along with escort vessels, the defense ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles jets, navy as China aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI Taiwan scrambled jets and navy ships on Wednesday as a group of Chinese warships, led by its sole aircraft carrier, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tension between Beijing and the self-ruled island. China's Soviet ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Review: Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei
Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei is a luxury city centre hotel in Taipei. As the tallest hotel in the city this family hotel in Taipei offers unparalleled views over the city, including wonderful views of the famous Taipei 101 tower. ( read original story ...)
The story of smartphones has a lesson for Taiwan
On Jan. 10, 2007, President Chen Shui-bian attended the inauguration of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega during his Central America visit. Exactly 10 years later, it was again Ortega who hosted the R.O.C. head of state — President Tsai Ing-wen — in ... ( read original story ...)
Camping@Home
Original House Situation Located in the suburb of Taipei city, the house of this project has green window view, with plenty of natural light. The quiet and undisturbed environment inspires the designer to design this project. Advantages： It’s a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks down; strong Dec exports data caps losses
The electronics subindex climbed as much as 0.3 percent, while the financials subindex dropped up to 0.6 percent. Government issued data on Monday that showed Taiwan's exports in December had bounced to their highest in four years, fuelling hopes that ... ( read original story ...)