TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves climbed to a record high at the end of May mainly on aggressive stock market buying by foreign institutional investors, according to the central bank. Increased returns from the central bank's management ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Taiwan’s May exports expand for 8th month, but momentum may slow
* Shipments to China +6.4 pct y/y, U.S. +12.9 pct * Trade surplus with Unite States at $1.6 bln in Jan-May (Adds analyst comment in fourth paragraph) By Faith Hung and Roger Tung TAIPEI, June 7 Taiwan's exports in May expanded for the eighth straight month ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan exports grow for 8th straight month in May
Taipei, June 7 (CNA) Taiwan's exports rose for an eighth consecutive month in May because of solid demand for electronic components such as semiconductors and flat panels, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Wednesday. Strong demand for machinery also ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei records 35.5 degrees, tying for record high this year
Under a Pacific high pressure weather system, Taipei recorded a temperature of 35.5 degrees Celsius Wednesday, tying for the record high in the municipality this year, according to the Central Weather Bureau. The bureau said the weather was stable around ... ( read original story ...)
MediaTek denies layoff report
Taipei, June 7 (CNA) MediaTek Inc. (聯發科), one of the ... from 2005-2009 and chairman of Chunghwa Telecom Co. (中華電) from 2014-2016. The magazine said that Tsai was known for his efforts to streamline operations and cut costs at TSMC and ... ( read original story ...)
Smuggled cigarettes worth NT$20 million seized in Kaohsiung
Taipei, June 6 (CNA) Kaohsiung Customs officers on Tuesday ... The container was found to contain 900 cartons of cigarettes worth an estimated NT$20 million. The Ministry of Finance and relevant central and local government agencies have adopted tougher ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks lose early gains in cautious mood
TAIPEI, June 7 Reuters plans to drop daily reports on Taiwan stocks and foreign investor activity. They will be replaced with BUZZ items based on significant moves and a monthly table on foreign investor activity. Please send any queries to [Ataipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shares May Extend Tuesday’s Losses
Among the actives, Cathay Financial tumbled 1.15 percent, while Fubon Financial dipped 0.33 percent, AU Optronics spiked 2.08 percent, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company shed 0.71 percent, Innolux added 0.70 percent, Largan Precision dropped 1.24 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s HTC says virtual reality headset will be compatible with Apple’s new OS
HTC's Vive headset works in conjunction with Valve's SteamVR virtual reality system, and Apple is working with Valve to make SteamVR compatible with its new OS, the U.S. tech firm said in a separate statement on Monday. Compatibility with Apple's Macintosh ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Bourse May Run Out Of Steam
For the day, the index jumped 68.69 points or 0.68 percent to finish at the daily high of 10,226.84 after moving as low as 10,164.89 on turnover of 92.29 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial collected 0.32 percent, while Fubon ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks fall tracking regional peers; ease from multi-year highs
TAIPEI, June 6 Reuters plans to drop daily reports on Taiwan stocks and foreign investor activity. They will be replaced with BUZZ items based on significant moves and a monthly table on foreign investor activity. Please send any queries to [Ataipei ... ( read original story ...)
Five powerhouse gaming PCs seen at Computex 2017
The Computex international IT show in Taipei, Taiwan is an annual event where manufacturers showcase top-spec technology – including components, peripherals and PCs – to industry professionals and computer buffs. Here are five power-packed PCs set to ... ( read original story ...)
Mirrored shipping container building reflects its natural surroundings in Taipei
B+P Architects transformed an old shipping container into a shining art annex in New Taipei City that blends in with its surroundings while challenging viewers to question their relationship to nature. The project, titled “Within The Reflection : THE ARK ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan e-commerce platform turns to blockchain for traceability
This seemingly cumbersome approach has, however, identified more than 1,500 farmers and merchants in Taiwan alone. The business appears to have captured the imagination of consumers, more than 20% of whom are now recurring subscribers. An incentive ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan forex reserves rise slightly in May vs April
TAIPEI, June 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves stood at $440.253 billion at the end of May, the central bank said on Monday. It credited the rise in reserves to income earned from reserves' investment and the appreciation of the euro against ... ( read original story ...)
Artisans and Crafts: An Insider’s Guide to Taipei’s New and Old Allure
Taipei is a city that grows on you. It’s not the most visually appealing of cities — buildings are made from bathroom tiles to “withstand typhoons” — but it has a magnetic pull on travelers. For many, it’s the convenience of big-city life ... ( read original story ...)