A woman died after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake rattled northeastern Taiwan early yesterday. The temblor, which caused minor property damage, comes as the island braces itself for the typhoon. Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Orders Markets, Schools Closed on Friday as Super Typhoon Approaches
TAIPEI — Authorities in Taiwan have ordered markets, businesses and schools to close on Friday as a super typhoon approaches the island, forcing flight cancellations and landslide warnings shortly ... ( read original story ...)
Bubble Tea Brawl: Taiwan Brands Face Mainland Boycott Over Hong Kong Gesture
BEIJING — Internet users on the Chinese mainland have blacklisted popular bubble tea brands from Taiwan after a Hong Kong franchise urged solidarity with street protesters in the Asian financial hub. ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan health care system ranked first by online business magazine
Taipei, Aug. 8 (CNA) Taiwan's health care system has been ranked best in the world out of 89 countries surveyed, according to the 2019 Health Care Index compiled by CEOWORLD, an online business ... ( read original story ...)
Malton warns of possible failed venture in Taiwan
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, Malton said if the JV unit fails to sign an investment agreement for the project with the Taipei city authorities by tomorrow (Aug 9), its qualification as the ... ( read original story ...)
Storm in a bubble teacup over Taiwan firm’s support for Hong Kong protesters
Bubble tea, a flavoured milk tea topped with chewy tapioca balls, was invented in Taiwan, a self-ruled island considered by Beijing as a renegade province. Photograph: STR/REUTERS Internet users on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes, one dead
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake that rattled Taiwan on Thursday killed one woman and caused temporary power outages that affected over 10,000 homes, authorities said. Tremors were felt across the island ... ( read original story ...)
Malton, Nan Hai Corp’s bid to build superstructure in Taipei affected
To recap, Nan Hai received a letter from the Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government that they had to sign the investment agreement for the project with the Taipei City authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and Japan brace for a potential super typhoon
(CNN)Residents in Taiwan and Japan are bracing for Typhoon Lekima, which could become a super typhoon by the time it hits a Japanese island chain on Friday. Currently barreling northwest across the ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes Taiwan and triggers power outages
The earthquake triggered limited power cuts and forced the suspension of regional railway service in northern Taiwan. ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei 101 damper records second-biggest earthquake movement
Taipei, Aug. 8 (CNA) The tuned mass damper in the Taipei 101 skyscraper moved 15 centimeters due to an earthquake early Thursday, the second-biggest movement ever recorded in the building during a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan braces for Typhoon Lekima hours after 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes
A powerful typhoon will hit Taiwan later on Thursday, bringing the risk of landslides and high seas, weather forecasters said, hours after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the island. Typhoon Lekima, ... ( read original story ...)
5.8 magnitude earthquakes hit Taiwan, Afghanistan; no casualties reported
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property as a result of the quake. Taipei: An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale rattled the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on ... ( read original story ...)
DataVan launches a customizable POS System
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 7, 2019 /CNW/ -- Customization is becoming ... and branding tools to ensure the appliance best suits each company's specific needs. "Technology changes are happening now in the ... ( read original story ...)
6.0 quake causes minor damage in northeastern Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake caused minor damage in northeastern Taiwan early on Thursday morning as the island braced for the arrival of a severe typhoon. Taiwan's earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan braces for typhoon hours after earthquake strikes
TAIPEI (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon will hit Taiwan later on Thursday, bringing the risk of landslides and high seas, weather forecasters said, hours after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the ... ( read original story ...)