Taiwan Flies South

“The milk tea thing was a no-brainer,” says Cua, who’s ethnically Taiwanese and part of a family business that also includes a bakery. “I go to Taiwan a lot, and I always thought, ‘Filipinos would love this.’ ” That sentiment dovetailed with ... ( read original story ...)

citizenM Taipei North Gate takes brand in Asia for first time

A significant milestone for the young and innovative Dutch hotel brand, the debut Asian property in Taipei is the eleventh citizenM hotel to open worldwide since its 2008 launch. A concept brought to life by award-winning Dutch designers, Concrete ... ( read original story ...)

Bets on iPhone 8 Turn Taiwan Airline Into a Stock Superstar

If shares of Taiwan’s largest airline are anything to go by, Apple Inc.’s next iPhone will be a runaway success. China Airlines Ltd. has surged more than 30 percent in the past 8 days, adding about $4.1 billion in market value and outperforming almost ... ( read original story ...)

The industrial revolutionary rocking Hong Kong design

a Finnish glassware company that recently opened up a flagship store in Taipei. “The language of design is global,” he says. “It doesn’t matter whether you live in Shanghai, New York, Tokyo or Kathmandu. Anyone who likes design is on the same page.” ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Seen Shunning Change in Search for New Central Banker

Incumbent says he won’t seek new term after 20 years in job As Taiwan searches for a new central bank governor for the first time in two decades, economists see the government choosing more of the same. Deputy central bank governor Yang Chin-long is the ... ( read original story ...)

MOVES-Natixis names head of business development for Taiwan

Huang has more than 20 years of industry experience in the country and most recently served at Neuberger Berman as senior vice president and head of business development. Huang is based in Taipei and reports to Kinji Kato, executive managing director and ... ( read original story ...)

China warns U.S. ahead of Taiwan defense minister’s brief visit

BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - China warned the United States on Tuesday against any military contacts with Taiwan ahead of brief visits by the self-ruled island's defense minister to the United States on his way to and from Central American allies. The United ... ( read original story ...)

Divisive Monuments? Put Them All in a Taiwan Park

To some, he is a hero despite losing a civil war. To others, he is a symbol of oppression. Some of the statues built in his honor have since been removed, but others remain because the cause he represented still has support. Chiang, then the president of ... ( read original story ...)