Taiwan Seeks to Start Free-Trade Talks With U.S.

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said she wants to start talks on a free-trade pact with the U.S., part of a broad effort to deepen her island democracy’s partnership with Washington and resist ... ( read original story ...)

Tech Rebound Tipped To Fuel Taiwan Stock Market

The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, sliding almost 225 points or 2 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 12,670-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)

Venice nurtures its lagoon back to original state

Venice might be famed for Saint Mark’s Square or the Bridge of Sighs, but the Italian city has another jewel that is often overlooked: its lagoon. Once home to a rich variety of fish and birds, ... ( read original story ...)