Li Ao died in Taipei of brain cancer on March 18 ... and the claims he stole his friend’s property. On the one hand, bragging was part of his jocular manner. Sometimes he would say, “Whenever I am looking for someone to admire, I look in the mirror.” ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s HTC to get Google boost as it posts biggest loss
Taiwan's struggling smartphone maker HTC posted its worst-ever quarterly loss on Monday, but said it expects a boost from the $1.1 billion deal with Google sealed earlier this year. The deal, completed in January, saw Google buy part of HTC's smartphone ... ( read original story ...)
China flies bombers and fighter jets near Taiwan as military tensions ramp up
Taiwan sent aircraft on Monday to shadow China air force fighter jets as they flew through the Bashi Channel to the south of the island. China sent an unspecified number of Xian H-6 bombers, Su-30 fighter jets and Y-8 transport aircraft over the waterway ... ( read original story ...)
NT$19 uniform invoice wins Jan-Feb NT$10 million special prize
New Taipei. The Ministry of Finance said that to claim their prizes, winners must take the winning receipt and their ID card to any post office by July 5, 2018. ( read original story ...)
Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum 2018: Business Opportunity to Generate USD 27 Million Transactions
TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan's leading trade show featuring agriculture, aquaculture and livestock manufacturing technologies and total solutions, Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum is the most professional and comprehensive B2B trade ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan offers innovative eco product to Qatar
DOHA: Taiwan is set to introduce its globally acclaimed innovative energy saving/generating eco smart glasses to Qatar’s property market. By replacing a building’s ceiling and walls with the specially-developed thin-film PV modules, harmful radiation ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia concludes 1st government-organized trade show in Taipei
Taipei, March 25 (CNA) Indonesia on Sunday concluded its first ever government-organized trade show in Taipei that featured seminars on business topics and opportunities to experience the archipelago nation in various ways during the four-day exhibition. ( read original story ...)
January-February winning uniform invoice numbers released
Taipei, March 25 (CNA) The winning number for the NT$10 million (US$341,173) special prize in the January-February uniform invoice lottery is 21735266, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced Sunday. The prize must be claimed by July 5, 2018, the ministry ... ( read original story ...)
As Vatican and China talk, Taiwan looks on nervously
VATICAN CITY/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Five blocks from the Vatican, on the bustling, tourist-packed street leading to St. Peter’s Basilica, a Taiwanese flag flutters from the window of a third story suite of offices that house Taipei’s embassy to the Holy See. ( read original story ...)
Eating in Taipei: From stinky tofu to delicious dumpings
Pilgrimage-worthy dumplings, hot-as-hell devil chicken, stinky tofu, elegant Peking duck, lobster in yellow sauce, oyster omelette, fish eggs fried rice, stir-fried cuttlefish, barbecued pork and cool mango ice. Even with just 72-hours in Taipei, my wife ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Tainan City propose US$ 90M project to host WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup long-term
PARIS, France – The Premier of Taiwan Ching-te Lai and acting mayor of Tainan Men-yen Li presented their case to become the long-term host of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup, which was launched in 2011 and has been held in Taiwan for the first four ... ( read original story ...)
Old and New Collide on a Tour of Taipei’s Portal to the Past
If you venture beyond the glimmering skyscrapers and neon lights of Taipei’s city center, you’ll soon find a wealth of traditional architecture, temples and markets. These three sights will transport you back in time while showing off the city’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Intros First Testing Facility For Autonomous Vehicles
The city government of Taipei in Taiwan has introduced the country’s first ... Called the K-City, it will be open to a wide range of companies including Samsung, SK Telecom, Naver, Hyundai, and Kia, which will all be allowed to test their self-driving ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says should educate its youth on dangers of China
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan should educate its youth about the risks presented by China where there is neither freedom nor democracy, Taiwan’s main body in charge of policy making toward its giant neighbor said on Friday. China has been increasing its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan edges toward liberalizing cryptocurrency as other asian countries tighten rules
Liberalization would nurture a domestic financial technology sector, timely as Taiwan’s signature high-tech hardware gives up ground to foreign firms. Today the government and ruling party-dominated legislature show early signs of veering toward ... ( read original story ...)
LG inaugurates first flagship retail store in Taiwan
LG Electronics has opened its first flagship retail store in Taipei. The store is expected to boost the sale of LG's major product lines, including ultra-thin TVs, IT products, smart household appliances and mobile devices in the Taiwanese market. ( read original story ...)