Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) President Hsieh Chi-mau will become company ... force behind the development of fiber optic networks and the 2G through 4G networks in Taiwan, CNA reported. ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s Gou’s close China links could weigh on Taiwan election chances
TAIPEI (Reuters) - While Foxconn chairman Terry Gou enters Taiwan's rancorous political arena free of any political baggage, he could yet find himself weighed down by connections to Beijing forged ... ( read original story ...)
Strong 6.0 quake hits Taiwan, shakes buildings in Taipei
Taipei (AFP) - A 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, shaking buildings and disrupting traffic. In the capital Taipei, highrises swayed violently while ... ( read original story ...)
6.1 earthquake causes light damage in Taiwan capital, east coast
A strong earthquake shook eastern Taiwan on Thursday afternoon, causing scattered light damage in the capital and along the eastern coast. The 6.1 magnitude quake was centred northwest of the city of ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake hits east Taiwan, rattles buildings in capital
A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Taiwan on Thursday afternoon, according to the island's Central Weather Bureau, causing scattered light damage in the capital and along the east coast. ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. says China steps up campaign to influence Taiwan, including vote
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China was stepping up a campaign to exert influence over Taiwan, including its upcoming presidential election, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday, at a time of heightened ... ( read original story ...)
6.1 quake causes light damage in Taiwan capital, east coast
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A strong earthquake rattled eastern Taiwan early Thursday afternoon, causing scattered light damage in the capital and the eastern coast region. The 6.1 magnitude quake was centred ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC Foresees Another Weak Quarter as Smartphone Woes Persist
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is predicting another weak quarter for revenue growth, as the chipmaker to Apple Inc. and Huawei Technologies Co. grapples with global smartphone market malaise. ... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake hits east Taiwan, rattles buildings in capital
A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast Thursday afternoon, according to the island's Central Weather Bureau. TV footage showed at least one landslide but there were no immediate ... ( read original story ...)
The Man Who Made Your iPhone Wants to Run Taiwan. A Sea Goddess Backs Him, He Says.
Austin Wang, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who studies Taiwan, said that Mr. Gou’s business background will set him apart from candidates in both ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan earthquake with magnitude of 6.1 hits city of Hualien
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said ... ( read original story ...)
Terry Gou’s Taiwan presidential run fuels rally in Foxconn shares
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares of Foxconn and its Shanghai and Hong Kong-listed units soared on Thursday as investors cheered news that the chairman of the world’s largest contract manufacturer will run ... ( read original story ...)
Quake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan -weather bureau
TAIPEI, April 18 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Loans Get Lift From Wind Power, Economy-Boosting Measure
(Bloomberg) -- After marking the best start in seven years, Taiwan’s booming loan market is about to get a further fillip. Jumbo financings for offshore wind farm projects are expected to drive ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s Gou raises questions over China with Taiwan political bid
Taiwan is gearing up for one of its most unpredictable election races after Terry Gou, the country’s richest man and chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn, launched a presidential bid. Mr Gou, 68, said ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Loans Get Wind Power Boost Amid Best Start Since 2012
(Bloomberg) -- After marking the best start in seven years, Taiwan’s booming loan market is about to get a further fillip. Jumbo financings for offshore wind farm projects are expected to drive ... ( read original story ...)