London, Aug. 13 (CNA) Taipei has moved up two places in the rankings of the world's most livable cities to 58th place, according to the 2018 Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Global Livability Ranki... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei completes “landmark tower and human-scale podium” in Taipei
Japanese firm Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei has completed a 272-metre high office skyscraper in Taipei, which is adjoined to a retail building clad in a delicate metal lattice. The Taipei Nanshan Plaza proj... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Hon Hai shares fall 1.9 percent after second quarter results miss estimates
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry shares fell 1.9 percent on Tuesday morning after its second quarter results missed analyst estimates. Taiwan’s Foxconn the world’s top ... ( read original story ...)
Best Cafes in Taipei: Underrated Spots for Artisanal Coffee, Tea, and Desserts
Taipei’s cafe scene, just like the rest of the city is vibrant and dynamic, with specialty coffee shops and chic patisseries springing up alongside long-standing establishments and traditional tea hou... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Hon Hai shares fall 1.9 pct after Q2 results miss estimates
TAIPEI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry shares fell 1.9 percent on Tuesday morning after its second quarter results missed analyst estimates. Taiwan’s Foxconn the wor... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn Is Feeling the Sag in Smartphone Sales. Apple? Not So Much.
The slowdown in smartphone sales is hurting Foxconn far more than its biggest customer. The news: Profit at the Taiwanese company — which is the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, maki... ( read original story ...)
9 killed after fire breaks out at Taiwan hospital
TAIPEI – A fire at a hospital in Taiwan in the early hours of Monday killed nine people and injured many more and an investigation has been launched into the cause of the blaze, authorities said. Prem... ( read original story ...)
A Taipei beef noodle chain is opening its first Toronto location this month
An incoming Taipei beef noodle house is the newest addition to Toronto’s ever-growing collection of Asian chain restaurants. Four Four South Village is going in on Yonge Street north of College and is ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Taipei finishes with flurry, tops Bay County
For much of Sunday afternoon, the Chinese Taipei team in the Pony League World Series was doing more damage with fewer hits than boxer Mike Tyson did during his prime. Bay County, Mich., had pieced to... ( read original story ...)
China is secretly adding new strike fighters to its air force for a future fight over Taiwan
China is apparently adding new J-16 multirole fighters to the People's Liberation Army Air Force to bolster its overall combat capability. The new J-16 fighters have the ability to transform China's a... ( read original story ...)
Association founded for Taiwan-Israel technology exchanges
Taipei, Aug. 13 (CNA) A nongovernmental association aimed at promoting bilateral exchanges between Taiwan and Israel in technology and innovation was established by Taiwanese in Tel Aviv Monday, accor... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan premier defiant on eve of US trip
She is expected to meet business representatives to discuss how Taiwan could drum up investment and procurement with the US. Washington has no formal ties with Taiwan but is the island’s strongest all... ( read original story ...)
Hippo kills Taiwan tourist in Kenya
A hippopotamus attacked and killed a tourist from Taiwan who was taking photographs on the shore of Lake Naivasha in Kenya. The man was pronounced dead on arrival at the Naivasha District Hospital, wh... ( read original story ...)
Hospital Blaze in Taiwan Kills 9 and Injures Dozens
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — An early morning fire raged through a hospital floor filled with elderly patients Monday morning in Taiwan’s largest city, killing at least nine people and injuring two dozen ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s president says no one can ‘obliterate’ country’s existence ahead of US visit
“In going abroad, the whole world can see Taiwan; they can see our country as well as our ... Christopher Carbone is a reporter and news editor covering science and technology for FoxNews.com. He can ... ( read original story ...)
Deadly fire breaks out at Taiwan hospital
At least nine people have been killed in a fire at a hospital in Taiwan, state media has reported. The fire broke out on in a ward on the seventh floor of the hospital in New Taipei City early on Mond... ( read original story ...)