TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan on Sunday condemned what it called a “provocative” move from China after two Chinese fighter jets flew past a maritime line amid growing friction between Taipei and Beijing. ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese grandpa plays ‘Pokemon Go’ on 24 phones on his bicycle
Chen San-yuan, a 70-year-old Feng Shui master, uses 22 cellphones mounted on his bike along with two handheld cellphones to catch Pokemon in a park in New Taipei City, Taiwan, Mar.28, 2019 (issued Mar ... ( read original story ...)
Landmarks around the world go dark mode to mark Earth Hour
WATCH: Calgary’s small business community joins Earth Hour movement In Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, the island’s tallest building, Taipei 101, joined surrounding buildings in shutting off the ... ( read original story ...)
CN Tower and Toronto sign to dim as cities around the world mark Earth Hour
Taipei 101, joined surrounding buildings in shutting off the lights as part of the Earth Hour event. The event has not gone without criticism, however. Bjorn Lomborg, an adjunct professor at the ... ( read original story ...)
Cities around the world turn off lights to mark Earth Hour
Iconic skyscrapers including the Bank of China Tower and the HSBC Building in Central, the city's major business district, switched off their lights in response to the global movement. In Taipei, ... ( read original story ...)
Welsh technology company explores business opportunities in Taiwan
Cardiff-based business intelligence company AMPLYFI attended a Smart Cities trade mission in Taipei to establish new trading links and meet industry experts, with support from the Department for ... ( read original story ...)
News: Berry to lead Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
Berry is passionate about enhancing guest experiences and nurturing his talented team at the only Forbes Five-Star property in Taipei. Diligent and enthusiastic, he is committed to maintaining ... ( read original story ...)
Berry to lead Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
Berry is passionate about enhancing guest experiences and nurturing his talented team at the only Forbes Five-Star property in Taipei. Diligent and enthusiastic, he is committed to maintaining ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Film Fund unveils first five international project investments
Launched by Taipei City’s Department of Cultural Affairs, the fund has an annual budget of around $1m (NT$30m) to invest in international film and TV co-productions with Taiwan, with the aim of ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei government showcasing solutions at Smart City Summit & Expo 2019
It hopes to make the city a site for enterprises to experiment innovative products or services for POC (proof of concept) before tapping overseas markets, said Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je. Taipei is ... ( read original story ...)
Facing Down Tough Rules, Taiwan’s Liquid Finance Firms Are Expanding In China
Taiwan's lawmakers failed in their efforts to ratify a services trade liberalization agreement with China five years ago in the face of widespread protests, but that outcome hasn't stopped the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan mulls death penalty for drunk driving
Taiwan plans to ramp up punishments for those who cause a fatal accident while drunk driving, including the death penalty for the most egregious cases, sparking an outcry from abolition and rights ... ( read original story ...)
CORRECTED-Taiwan president, seeking tanks and fighters, says U.S. responding positively
WASHINGTON, March 27 (Reuters) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday the United States was responding positively to Taipei’s requests for new arms sales to bolster its defenses in the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Tsai confirms request to buy new US fighters, tanks
BEIJING — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said her government has asked to purchase advanced new fighter jets and tanks from the U.S. If approved, the move could set off new tensions between the U.S. ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President, Seeking Tanks and Fighters, Says U.S. Responding Positively
WASHINGTON — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday the United States was responding positively to Taipei's requests for new arms sales to bolster its defenses in the face of growing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Bourse Tipped To Open In The Red
Among the actives, Asia Cement plunged 1.50 percent, while Taiwan Cement rose 0.25 percent, Cathay Financial tumbled 1.66 percent, Mega Financial eased 0.18 percent, CTBC Financial and Fubon Financial ... ( read original story ...)