Taiwanese firm B+P Architects created this mirrored urban space as a small art gallery for a local high school in New Taipei City, using a recycled shipping container. Called “Within The Reflection: The Ark of Art,” the project serves as an extension ... ( read original story ...)
Ace&Tate eyewear boutique by Weiss–Heiten Design, Belgium
We are happy to share some pics from our recently finished project in Belgium ... recently opened in the Turin city ce... HongC. Eyewear & Watches by V+T Interior Studio, Taipei - Taiwan Due to the characteristically of the old buildings in Taiwan is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan parliament approves updated infrastructure stimulus plan
The nearly-completed, 272 meter Taipei Nan Shan Palza (R) skyscraper stands besides the 508 meter Taipei 101 (L) skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, 01 July 2017 (issued 03 July 2017). EPA/DAVID CHANG Taiwan's parliament approved Wednesday evening an upgraded ... ( read original story ...)
Muffled by China, Taiwan President Embraces Twitter as Megaphone
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Over the past year, China has doubled down on its campaign to reduce Taiwan’s presence on the world stage, whether by luring away its few remaining diplomatic allies — most recently Panama — or blocking its participation in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to spend $33 million over five years on AI research centers
TAIPEI Taiwan plans to spend T$1 billion ($32.73 million) every year over a period of five years on artificial intelligence research centers, the government said, in a move that will help its technology firms enter the fledgling sector. "The importance of ... ( read original story ...)
New Taiwan-South Korea tech index to have 30 blue-chips, Q3 launch -sources
TAIPEI, July 6 A new stock index jointly managed by Taiwan's and South Korea's main bourses will comprise 30 blue-chip technology shares, which each have a free float market capitalization of at least $2 billion, and will launch in the third quarter ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan parliament approves infrastructure stimulus plan
TAIPEI, July 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's parliament on Wednesday approved an infrastructure stimulus plan aimed at bolstering domestic demand and rebalancing the island's economy away from its heavy reliance on exports. The plan, worth T $420 billion ($12.6 ... ( read original story ...)
Micron says operations at Taiwan plant recovering after output hiccup
TAIPEI Memory chipmaker Micron Technology Inc denied a report on Wednesday of a major malfunction at one of its plants in Taiwan, but said there had been a minor incident and that it had no impact on the business. Tech research firm TrendForce said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dollar’s Asia-Beating Rally May Be Coming to an End
Traders expect local currency to weaken 1.8% from June 30 Stock outflows, central bank’s stance cited as main factors The Taiwan dollar’s Asia-topping gains are coming to an end, local traders say. The currency, which jumped 6 percent in the first half ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei 101 stands out as Taiwan’s modern icon
The landmark skyscraper in the Xinyi district of Taipei was initially called the Taipei World Financial Centre, but became better known simply as 'Taipei 101' because the 509-metre-tall building comprises 101 storeys — just one storey less than the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan AMIS releases Istanbul BFT
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AMIS announced today a major breakthrough in the consensus algorithms for Ethereum. The Istanbul BFT applications are best suited for financial transactions and will be included on JP Morgan' Quorum platform ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan boss treats staff to two-week trip to Spain and Portugal
"I think that life is not only about making money. Health is important, so staff should not work overtime," Chen explained in an interview with Business Today Taiwan. "When your workers are happy, they will take good care of your customers," he added. ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese people expect to retire by 60: Citi survey
Citibank Taiwan commissioned Business Today magazine to conduct a survey of Taiwanese people's attitude towards wealth in 2017 in an effort to understand their ideas and plans for life and wealth. The survey found that retirement planning, wealth ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan dollar, rupiah fall
CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 113.260 113.37 +0.10 Sing dlr 1.382 1.3825 +0.01 Taiwan dlr 30.486 30.428 -0.19 Korean won 1148.400 1146.9 -0.13 Baht 34.005 33.98 -0.07 Peso 50.570 50.545 -0.05 Rupiah 13385.000 ... ( read original story ...)
Income gap between rich, poor households remains wide: MOF
Taipei, July 4 (CNA) The wealth gap between the richest households and their poorest counterparts remains wide, according to statistics compiled by the Ministry of Finance (MOF). Following the month-long income tax filing season in May, the MOF released ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s property market gains more steam in June
Taipei, July 4 (CNA) Sales of residential and commercial property in Taiwan's six major metropolitan areas in June rose at a double digit pace from a month earlier, showing continued signs of recovery after a dismal 2016. Transactions of homes, offices and ... ( read original story ...)