The U.S. clothing retailer Gap apologized Tuesday for selling T-shirts with what it says is an incorrect map of China that didn't include self-ruled Taiwan, in the latest example of corporate kowtowing to Beijing. "Upon the realization that one of our T ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seeks ‘correction’ after Air Canada lists Taipei as part of China
MONTREAL (Reuters) - Taiwan’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday it was asking Air Canada (AC.TO) for a “speedy correction” following the airline’s decision to list Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, as a part of China on its booking website. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Bank Deploys Ethereum-Based Blockchain Payments System
The entire project took six months before the bank began integrating ... incoming governor Yang Chin-long said earlier this year while being sworn in. Taipei city authorities have already announced their intention to use blockchain technology in order ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s former president gets four-month jail term over information leak
TAIPEI (Reuters) - A court in Taiwan on Tuesday sentenced former president Ma Ying-jeou to four months jail over a leak of information related to national security, legal documents showed, but he vowed to appeal, and could avoid jail altogether by paying a ... ( read original story ...)
China successfully influenced an Australian council to paint over students’ flags of Taiwan
An Australian council painted over Taiwanese flags that some school students created for an art exhibition that was supposed to celebrate the students' diversity. In defending the move, the city mayor said the council was alerted to the "international ... ( read original story ...)
MSCI adds Walsin Technology to global standard indexes
Taipei, May 15 (CNA) Global index provider MSCI Inc. has added Taiwan-based passive electronics component maker Walsin Technology Corp. to the MSCI Global Standard Indexes after a semi-annual index review. In a statement released overnight, MSCI said ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Film Awards nominations show various aesthetic perspectives
Mermaid Whispering has been nominated for Best Narrative Feature of Taipei Film Awards. Taipei, May 14 (CNA) The 40 films nominated for the 2018 Taipei Film Awards display a varying spectrum of aesthetics from filmmakers in Taiwan, Taipei Film Festival ... ( read original story ...)
Former Taiwan President Ma Found Guilty of Leaking Information
Ex-Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou was sentenced to four months in jail for leaking details of a criminal investigation while still in office, although the former Kuomintang leader could still avoid jail time by paying a fine or winning on appeal. ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese tech sales grow as China’s smartphone makers restock
TAIPEI -- Top Taiwanese tech companies lifted revenue more than 8% on the year in April, benefiting from a recovery in orders by Chinese smartphone makers as well as mid- to low-end mobile demand from emerging markets. Combined April sales reached 854.9 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan boosts domestic arms makers, as China’s warnings loom
TAICHUNG, Taiwan — Standing on his company’s sprawling campus in central Taiwan, Lin Nan-juh says he’s able to make any plane his island’s government calls for. “We can do whatever’s asked,” says Lin, president of Aerospace Industrial ... ( read original story ...)
Isolated and Threatened, Taiwan Boosts Domestic Arms Makers
TAICHUNG, Taiwan — Standing on his company's sprawling campus in central Taiwan, Lin Nan-juh says he's able to make any plane his island's threatened government calls for. "We can do whatever's asked," says Lin, president of Aerospace Industrial ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom could be fined for mobile package chaos
Taipei, May 13 (CNA) Chunghwa Telecom Co. (中華電信), Taiwan's largest telecom company, could be punished for failing to address "chaos" in society that the firm triggered last week with its flash mob-style launch of a NT$499 (US$16.75) monthly 4G plan ... ( read original story ...)
Macquarie Group accelerates into Taiwan’s self-driving bus, car market
He told The Australian Financial Review Macquarie was active in the offshore wind energy industry in Taiwan, while it was also pursuing opportunities in waste-to-energy in South Korea and solar and offshore wind projects in Japan. "We are now working on ... ( read original story ...)
Flying from Taipei? Ditch your suitcase at in-town check-in
Receive 90,000 bonus Qantas or Amplify Points when you apply for a new Amplify Signature credit card, along with a birthday bonus of 10% of points earned in the last 12 months. Includes two airport lounge passes per year. Minimum spend and conditions apply. ( read original story ...)
Financial requirements for Chinese tourists to be relaxed
Taipei, May 13 (CNA) In an effort to boost the number of tourists visiting from China, Taiwan is planning to lower the financial threshold for Chinese tourists by accepting applicants who can show bank savings worth NT$100,000 (US$3,339) as opposed to the ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Film Commission to launch co-production incentive
The maximum investment for a single production project will be $1m. The application process will ... projects and thereby increase the international visibility of Taipei City.” Earlier this week, TFC signed a memorandum of collaboration with San ... ( read original story ...)