Cathay lowers GDP growth forecast for second time

Hsu Chih-chiang, an economics professor at National Central University and the head of a research team commissioned by Cathay Financial Holding Co, speaks at a news conference in Taipei yesterday. ( read original story ...)

Legal groups address NGO struggles at forum

Three legal advocacy organizations that won this year’s Tang Prize for their significant contributions to the rule of law yesterday discussed the challenges they face in tackling economic, ... ( read original story ...)

CNA to build global video-streaming platform

The Central News Agency (CNA) is to undertake a pilot project to build an “international video-streaming platform” to bring Taiwanese culture and values to global audiences, the Ministry of Culture ... ( read original story ...)

Swedish MP calls for name change to Taipei office

Swedish Member of Parliament Hampus Hagman is pushing for changing the name of the nation’s trade office in Taipei to signal improved relations with “Asia’s perhaps foremost democracy.” Hagman on ... ( read original story ...)