Taiwan’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), has relaxed limits on how much insurance companies can invest in equity futures funds and futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Taiwanese insurers can now invest up to 10% of their ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says ties unaffected with El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Haiti
Taiwan's ties with its 11 diplomatic allies in Latin America and the Caribbean are stable and unaffected by the recent meeting between foreign ministers of El Salvador, Dominican Republic and Haiti with their Chinese counterpart, officials said on ... ( read original story ...)
Andes Technology Processors Not Susceptible to Meltdown and Spectre Attacks
About Andes Technology Corporation Andes Technology Corporation was founded in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan in 2005 to develop innovative high-performance/low-power 32-bit processor cores and associated development environment to serve worldwide rapidly ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei’s latest skyscraper inspired by the shape of bamboo shoots
For their hotel redesign of Beijing's Opposite House, they created bespoke glass interpretations of the city's traditional ... When the project completes in 2020 it will join a skyline dominated by the 508-metre Taipei 101 building, a supertall skyscraper ... ( read original story ...)
The skies over Taiwan just got a little less friendly
of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland, which is affiliated with the Chinese government. Member business owners want smooth trips back to the island for the Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 16. “The association should understand the ... ( read original story ...)
Property magnet promises to raise wages at Eastern Broadcasting
Taipei, Jan. 24 (CNA) Property magnet-led investment firm Mao Te International Investment Co. has promised to raise the monthly minimum wage to NT$30,000 (US$1,000) and increase investment in content production as part of its plan to acquire Eastern ... ( read original story ...)
Sugar Phone launches S11 in Taiwan
French smartphone vendor Sugar Phone has launched its latest S11 smartphone in Taiwan. The S11 features a 6-inch all-screen Full HD+ display and dual-lens rear and front camera and will be available starting February 1 at NT$8,990 (US$307) unlocked. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s EV startup eyes expansion in Southeast Asian markets
Once all 21 of Taiwan’s scooter makers have agreed on which battery ... “The goal for this year is to make sure the technology is ready, make sure the product is ready, make sure the operations are ready,” Mr Luke said. “Once that’s all ready ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks lower at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted down 0.90%
Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Taiwan Stock Exchange by 394 to 385 and 115 ended unchanged. Shares in Faraday Technology Corp (TW:3035) rose to 3-years highs; rising 9.98% or 6.20 to 68.30. Shares in CMC Magnetics Corp (TW:2323 ... ( read original story ...)
Smartphone battery explodes after man bites into it
A shopper in China recently learned that biting a smartphone battery isn’t exactly the best way to test its authenticity. According to a report from Taiwan News, a man entered an electronics store in China on January 19 in search of a replacement battery ... ( read original story ...)
EM ASIA FX-Taiwan dollar, Chinese yuan gain; S.Korean won slips
CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 110.150 110.29 +0.13 Sing dlr 1.317 1.3169 +0.01 Taiwan dlr 29.280 29.402 +0.42 Korean won 1071.900 1070.2 -0.16 Baht 31.750 31.83 +0.25 Peso 51.080 51.1 +0.04 ( read original story ...)
Free Post Earnings Research Report: Taiwan Semiconductor’s US Dollar Revenue Jumped 11.6%; ADR Advanced 5%
TSMC reported its fourth quarter and fiscal 2017 operating and financial results on January 18 ... and the inside line on companies that matter to you. This morning, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing most recent news is on our radar and our team decided ... ( read original story ...)
Smartphone Battery Explodes After Man Tries Biting It for Some Reason
As Taiwan News suggests, it’s common for people to test the authenticity of gold by biting it, but iPhone batteries are not made of pure gold. In fact, all smartphones are made of pretty toxic shit when you get right down to it. At the end of the day ... ( read original story ...)
UK/Taiwan Talks Smooth Way for Increased Trade
The ministers also agreed to deepen links between the UK and Taiwan’s leading financial sectors, building on the UK’s £176 million of financial services exports to Taiwan last year. In particular, the UK will offer its expertise in financing renewable ... ( read original story ...)
FSC mulls establishment of pure digital banks
Taipei, Jan. 23 (CNA) The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is studying the possibility of allowing the banking sector to open banks that operate exclusively online in a bid to strengthen financial technology in Taiwan, FSC Chairman Wellington Koo ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Sky Tower Unveils Taipei’s Latest Mixed-Use Development
TST will not only redefine Taipei as Asia's next top travel destination, but also promote an enormous business opportunity for Taipei's luxury tourism industry. Taiwan: Asia's Next Top Travel Destination In terms of tourist destination, Taiwan has always ... ( read original story ...)