Although Taiwan's Civil Code currently has a different minimum age ... In addition to minimum engagement and marriage ages, officials also discussed marital property laws and prohibited degrees of kinship for same-sex couples. Existing property laws ... ( read original story ...)
Intellectual Property Owner’s Association Recognizes Intel’s Patent Prowess
Intel also was the No. 1 patent filer in Taiwan in 2015 and 2016 and also has been consistently ... Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan government financial institutes withdraw from Xiamen forum
Taipei, June 15 (CNA) Executives of several government financial institutions will not attend a cross-strait financial forum in the wake of Panama's decision to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, a local newspaper reported Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Trade top of list for business delegation to Taipei
Building trading contacts is at the top of the list for a delegation of businesses that arrives today in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, for a five-day visit. The delegation consists of six companies, and is being led by Wellington Chamber of Commerce Chief ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China ‘impertinently’ wants it to soften representation in 5 countries
TAIPEI China has been pressuring the United Arab Emirates and four other countries to ask Taiwan to rename its representative offices in another sign of diplomatic pressure on the self-ruled island, Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Thursday. China regards ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: Taiwan Star Cellular outperforms APT to become 4th-largest telecom operator
Mobile telecom carrier Taiwan Star Cellular has outperformed rival company Asia Pacific Telecom (APT) to become the fourth-largest telecom operator in the Taiwan market, buoyed by a double-digit increase rate for its mobile service revenues, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Bosch Taiwan registers positive start into 2017
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, has seen a good start into 2017 in Taiwan. In total, the company anticipate an increased demand for its products and services for Internet of Things (IoT) business in 2017 ... ( read original story ...)
Air Canada returns to Taipei after 15 years
This means 30 lie-flat pod suites (1-2-1) will be available in business class along with 21 premium economy (2-3-2) and 247 economy class (3-3-3) seats. “Air Canada is very pleased to return to Taipei, an important and significant economic centre ... ( read original story ...)
China reasserts hard line on Taiwan after Panama’s switch
China reasserted its hard line on Taiwan on Wednesday following Panama's switching of diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. Spokesman for the Cabinet's Taiwan Affairs Office Ma Xiaoguang told reporters that there could be no deviation from Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei takeover! Britney Spears performs sexy show in Taiwan and brings boyfriend Sam Asghari on stage for a mid-concert kiss
Britney Spears treated fans in Taipei to an electrifying performance on Tuesday night which included a cameo by her boyfriend Sam Asghari. The 35-year-old pop sensation made her way through her biggest hits for her Britney: Live In Concert tour that will ... ( read original story ...)
TrendForce Anticipates 18:9 Displays to Help Drive Shipments in Stalling Smartphone Market
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The global smartphone market is seeing slowing growth in the first half of 2017. Searching for ways to stimulate consumer demand, smartphone brands have put considerable efforts in improving displays of their devices. ( read original story ...)
GAMDIAS at COMPUTEX 2017 – Game with Greek God’s Power!
Taipei, Taiwan, June 8 th, 2017 － GAMDIAS ... GAMDIAS this year launched the latest optical key switch technology and low-profile keyboards, the HERMES P2 and HERMES P3 series. The GAMDIAS optical switch keyboard series contains 2 models, HERMES P2 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: How China is poaching the island’s diplomatic allies
Foreign diplomats stationed in Taiwan do not need to travel far to meet officials from the island's international aid office. One building in Taipei, the capital, houses most embassies, and the International Co-operation and Development Fund is located on ... ( read original story ...)
China Diplomatic Moves Punish Taiwan Without Gutting Economy
China’s push to woo Taiwan’s remaining friends -- seen again with Beijing’s move to establish ties with Panama -- will probably have a greater impact on President Tsai Ing-wen’s political standing than the island’s economy. The long-anticipated ... ( read original story ...)
Panama’s business chiefs hope for big return from new ties to Beijing
PANAMA CITY Panama's business community on Tuesday cheered the Central American country's decision to establish full diplomatic ties with China and ditch Taiwan, hoping to deepen links with a key customer of the nation's shipping canal. Although there was ... ( read original story ...)
Panama’s switch from Taiwan to China hammered out quickly
PANAMA CITY — Panamanian officials say the decision to break diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favour of China was put in motion nearly a month ago — though the roots go back years. Two Panamanian officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because ... ( read original story ...)