The suppliers were requested to send just 40 percent of the parts initially ordered, the Taipei-based publication wrote, citing unidentified Taiwan-based suppliers. Apple had already faced delays due to the new display technology, which is made of organic ... ( read original story ...)
Why Airline Concierges Are Hidden Heroes for Frequent Fliers
With 260 concierges assisting travelers across 43 airports, from as near as Calgary and Chicago to as far as Tel Aviv and Taipei, Air Canada is home to ... while those flying on international business class tickets enjoy day-of help at the airport. ( read original story ...)
Dollar gains build in Asia after Trump tax plan but stocks mixed
The bill is expected to face a tough passage through Congress, with both sides of the aisle likely to question its affordability, while it received a mixed review from economists, and business and ... Shanghai, Taipei and Wellington were all down. ( read original story ...)
Taipei flights for $357 return
Jetstar's coming up with all the (flight sale) goods. Budget airline Jetstar is taking us to all corners of its network in its international sale at the moment and one of its more unique, though no less impressively price, offerings is to Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Lazada slams Sea’s claim that Shopee is the top regional ecommerce player
He didn’t share concrete figures. In its IPO prospectus, Sea reported US$1.47 billion in GMV and 80.6 million in total orders for Shopee for January-June this year. The figures included its operations in Taiwan, hence the term “Greater Southeast Asia”. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s fintech sector must grow more quickly: survey
TAIPEI, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The development of financial technology (fintech) in Taiwan has to pick up the pace as it faces challenges of regulatory restriction and a lack of professionals, according to an industry survey released Thursday. Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s least and most stressful cities
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka tops the list of the most stressed cities in Asia whereas Sydney followed by Singapore, Taipei and Osaka are the least ... mental health, financial status of citizens including debt levels and even the amount of sun that ... ( read original story ...)
Dhaka most stressful city in Asia
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka tops the list of the most stressed cities in Asia whereas Sydney followed by Singapore, Taipei and Osaka are the least ... mental health, financial status of citizens including debt levels and even the amount of sun that ... ( read original story ...)
Government aims to more evenly develop smart cities, country: premier
Taipei, Sept. 28 (CNA) Premier Lai Ching-te (賴清德 ... However, it is difficult for rural areas to catch up, given their limitations in the areas of finance and talent, he said. With this in mind, the central government will review and integrate ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Taiwan launches dissertation contest
Taipei, Sept. 25 (CNA) Bank of Taiwan (BOT) on Monday unveiled an economics and finance dissertation contest that will boast total prize money of NT$660,000 (US$21,800). BOT Chairman Lyu Jye-cherng (呂桔誠) said the bank was hosting a contest like this ... ( read original story ...)
In Taiwan, Modest Test of Driverless Bus May Hint at Big Things to Come
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Rolling with a barely audible hum beneath banyan trees, a brightly painted shuttle bus cruised through a university campus here. The electric vehicle crawled along at a speed of no more than six miles per hour. And only 12 passengers ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s private wealth per person ranked 5th highest globally
Taipei, Sept. 27 (CNA) Taiwan ranked fifth in the world in 2016 in terms of net financial assets per capita, also known as private wealth per person, according to Allianz's latest Global Wealth Report published Wednesday. The Allianz report, which assesses ... ( read original story ...)
How technology drives a new Taiwanese banking landscape
Taiwan is catching up with the global push towards financial technology, thanks to the government’s encouragement and support for technological innovation. According to Joseph Huang, president of E.Sun Bank, speaking in an interview with The Asset ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei city councilor dies in possible suicide
Taipei, Sept. 28 (CNA) Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Taipei City Councilor Lee Hsin (李新) fell to his death from a building in the capital early Thursday, police reported later that day. Police said that Lee fell from the 11th floor of a building on Anhe ... ( read original story ...)
Citizenm Hotel by Concrete, Taipei – Taiwan
Citizenm has made its hotly anticipated foray into the Far East, opening a towering property on the doorstep of Ximendeng, a bustling area of Taipei known for its appealing nightlife and shopping infrastructure. Called Citizenm Taipei North Gate – it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei city councilor falls to death from building
Taipei, Sept. 28 (CNA) Kuomintang Taipei City Councilor Lee Hsin (李新) fell to his death from a building located in the capital city in the early morning Thursday, according to police. Police said that Lee fell from a building located in Anho Road ... ( read original story ...)