Afaa Weaver. Photo by Rachel Eliza Griffiths. If each city is like a game of chess, the day when I have learned the rules, I shall finally possess my empire, even if I shall never succeed in knowing ... ( read original story ...)
Iran beaten by Chinese Taipei in AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers
A powerful first-half display ensured any pre-match nerves for Chinese Taipei quickly disappeared, as Kauzo Echigo's side reached the last eight with an emphatic victory at Grand Hamad Stadium. Three ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan doctor finds four sweat bees living inside woman’s eye
A Taiwanese woman was found by doctors to have four small sweat bees living inside her eye, the first such incident on the island. The 28-year-old woman, identified only as Ms He, was pulling out ... ( read original story ...)
N.Korea ‘Tried to Sell Sub Technology to Taiwan’
It is likely that Pyongyang acquired or stole the AIP technology from Russia's Amur-class sub or China's Yuan-class sub. In the end Taipei decided not to buy the technology since it was unlikely ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s former premier William Lai refuses to abandon challenge to President Tsai Ing-wen
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s reelection bid suffered a fresh blow on Tuesday when former premier William Lai Ching-te refused to abandon his challenge. Lai, an outspoken supporter of independence, ... ( read original story ...)
Report: North Korea tried to sell submarines to Taiwan
SEOUL, April 9 (UPI) --North Korea tried to sell its submarine technology to Taiwan in 2016, according to Taiwanese media. Taiwan's UP Media reported a Taiwanese trading company that "frequently dealt ... ( read original story ...)
Today’s nationalism is bad for business
So why are business and finance leaders not doing much more to combat these troubling trends? Postwar history shows that global economic integration — including freer trade and higher cross-border ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president says US trade deal would boost security
Washington (AFP) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday pitched a trade deal with the United States, saying it would both safeguard the island's security and address US concerns over China's ... ( read original story ...)
Investors flock to Saudi Aramco’s debut international bond
Aramco last year postponed until 2021 an initial public offering (IPO) aimed at raising money ... insurance companies in the United States and Taiwan are traditionally interested in investing ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 4-Investors flock to Saudi Aramco’s debut international bond
Aramco last year postponed until 2021 an initial public offering (IPO) aimed at raising money for a government ... Pension funds and insurance companies in the United States and Taiwan are ... ( read original story ...)
Small U.S. Marine presence in Taiwan could ruffle Chinese feathers
With a new de facto American Embassy in Taiwan nearly completed, a spokesperson announcing the opening of the 161,000-square-foot, privately run compound said last week that U.S. Marines have ... ( read original story ...)
China is pushing back against Taiwan for these three reasons
On March 31, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that two Chinese Air Force (PLAAF) J-11 jets crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. This violated the long-held tacit agreement ... ( read original story ...)
16 Reasons Why You Need to Travel to Taiwan
Taiwan is a true pleasure to travel around as it is a country that still feels unique and untouched. If we were to make a list of undiscovered destinations that beg for more international attention ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s plan to buy 66 F-16 Viper fighter jets from US still on track, defence ministry says
Taiwan said on Saturday that its plan to buy 66 F-16V fighter jets from the United States remains on course despite reports that Washington has put the sale on hold pending its trade negotiations with ... ( read original story ...)
Northern Taiwan housing market improves in March
Taipei, April 6 (CNA) The property market in northern Taiwan showed signs of improving after an index gauging the market climate indicated an end to seven months of contraction, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Line Founder Named Co-Chief Executive as Japan Goes Cashless
While its position in Taiwan and Thailand is secure, Shin said it may struggle to get back to the top in Indonesia. Born From Tsunami and Scandal, Line Heads for Biggest Tech IPO More importantly, ... ( read original story ...)