The terms of the deal mean that Honor would hold its own brand, research and development facilities, as well as its own supply chain. Presumably the intention is to sell the company as a going concern ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Admits U.S. Troop Exercise for First Time in 40 Years Amid Growing China Threat
Taiwan's navy confirmed the military exchanges on Monday, marking the first time the presence of American troops on the island has been publicly acknowledged since 1979. ( read original story ...)
Eminent semiconductor business leader to represent Taiwan at Apec after China blocks President Tsai
Morris Chang, founder of the world’s largest contract chip maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, will represent the self-ruled island in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit to be held ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan October exports hit record
Taiwan's exports totaled US$32.23 billion in October 2020, the highest-ever monthly level with growths of 4.9% sequentially and 11.2% on year, while the month's imports reached US$24.77 billion, ... ( read original story ...)
Behind Taiwan’s Asia Rainbow Ride to promote LGBT rights and awareness – ‘It seemed like a no-brainer’
Taiwan was the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and its LGBT Pride parade is one of the biggest in the region. Asia Rainbow Ride organisers talk about how they brought an ... ( read original story ...)
Asian commercial property markets are reaping the benefits of effective corovavirus pandemic control
The region’s outperformance is most apparent in Taiwan and South Korea, which have not only kept infections in check but also avoided draconian shutdowns. Asia’s commercial real estate markets also ... ( read original story ...)
Blocking Taiwan at WHO Will Increase Hostility to China, Premier Says
China's efforts to block Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization (WHO) during the coronavirus pandemic will only increase the world's hostility towards the country, the island's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market May Spin Its Wheels On Tuesday
The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in six straight sessions, spiking more than 570 points or 4.7 percent along the way. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: don’t expect a Biden repeat of Trump’s call with Tsai, analysts say
Four years ago, Donald Trump made history when he took a call from Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. The Trump-Tsai conversation, just a month after the US election, was the first time an American ... ( read original story ...)
Not invited to WHO meeting after China’s obstruction, says Taiwan
The WHO's refusal to invite Taiwan based on political considerations makes a mockery of the body's "health for all" claim, the ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Exports surge to record on tech demand
Taiwan’s exports soared 11.2 percent year-on-year to a record US$32.23 billion last month, as tech firms continued to thrive on the low-contact economy, while most traditional sectors stopped being a ... ( read original story ...)
WHO members reject attempt to include Taiwan in meeting
World Health Organization member countries rejected a U.S.-backed appeal on Monday for Taiwan to be permitted to attend a meeting of the WHO's decision-making body. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Exports Surge to Record as Tech Demand Spurs Recovery
Taiwan exports grew at the fastest pace since February, defying concerns U.S. sanctions on Huawei Technologies Co. would hurt trade. Overseas shipments grew 11.2% from a year earlier to a record ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Plan to Stop a Chinese Invasion: Small Attack Craft
The Taiwanese navy needs to start building small, cheap, missile-armed attack boats, and fast. It’s the only way Taipei can hope to hold off a Chinese invasion force long enough for the United States ... ( read original story ...)
China Says Inclusion of Taiwan in WHO Meeting Would Be ‘Illegal’
China's ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva Chen Xu told a World Health Organization (WHO) ministerial meeting on Monday that a proposal to include Taiwan as an observer was "illegal and invalid" as it ... ( read original story ...)
Acer Reports October Consolidated Revenues of NT$25.52 Billion, Up 43.2% YoY
Acer announced today its consolidated revenues for October at NT$25.52 billion, up 43.2% year-on-year (YoY) and marking a strong start to the fourth quarter with demand continuing to be stronger than ... ( read original story ...)