Underscoring the need for close ties between India and Taiwan, Industries Minister Mekapati Goutham Reddy said that AP can play a key role in strengthening the relations. ( read original story ...)
WHO chief urged to invite Taiwan to join
China objects to the inclusion of the island it sees as a renegade province, despite Taiwan being praised internationally for containing COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
2020 ART TAIPEI draws to a close in gratitude
The 27th Taipei International Art Exhibition, 2020 ART TAIPEI, has come to a grand close on October 26. This year’s resounding success was due to the ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Group’s IPO Suspension a Reminder of Beijing’s Grip on Business
The last-minute intervention by Beijing came after Ant Group's founder Jack Ma criticized China's financial regulators. ( read original story ...)
Net foreign fund outflow hits US$15.45bn: FSC
With foreign investors selling off local shares amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan saw a net foreign fund outflow of US$15.45 billion in the first 10 months of the year, compared with a net foreign ... ( read original story ...)
HK’s Lam praised in Beijing; calls for end to US meddling
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam (林鄭月娥) yesterday called on the US to stop interfering in the territory, and that she had discussed COVID-19 controls and economic relief with mainland Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Cycling Shorts: Staying alive in the ‘stans’
When Thomas Goncalves told the secretary at National Chengchi University (NCCU) he’d be arriving for his Mandarin course by bike from Bangkok, she clearly thought he was crazy. “So I decided it was ... ( read original story ...)
More pets than children in Taiwan as birthrate drops, report indicates
Strollers with dogs have become common in Taiwan’s capital, in part because the metro system requires pets to be held in carriers, but also because there are now more pets than children in Taiwan as ... ( read original story ...)
US Speeds Arms Sales for Taiwan as Island Revamps China Strategy
U.S. officials are speeding arms sales to Taiwan this year as the Asian island revamps its defense strategy against old, and more powerful, foe China, and experts on both sides say Washington is extra ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Group IPO explainer: What’s next for Jack Ma’s fintech ambitions in China after stock market delay?
After the US$37 billion mega initial public offering was suspended by regulators, investors are anxious to see what happens next. ( read original story ...)
Acer Reports Q3 2020 Results: Highest in Nearly Ten Years
Acer announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2020: consolidated revenues were NT$80.06 billion, up 27.3% year-on-year (YoY); gross profits were NT$8.40 billion with 10.5% margin; ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Premier, Taipei Residents On US Election
Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Friday that the Taiwanese government would continue to maintain good interaction with Washington, no matter who wins the presidential election. ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese company ECS eyes Indonesia’s health technology market
Taiwanese company, Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), is intent on targeting the Indonesian health technology market, particularly concerning facial ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Urges WHO Chief to Invite Taiwan to Assembly
The U.S. mission in Geneva on Friday issued a statement urging World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to invite Taiwan to take part in a major meeting the body is hosting next week ... ( read original story ...)
AI key to future Taiwan semiconductor success, says Etron chairman
Developing and strengthening technology associated with artificial intelligence (AI) will be critical for Taiwan-based chipmakers in their pursuit of the next growth engine, and may be the key to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan backend houses see surging CIS orders from OmniVision
Taiwan's backend houses including Tong Hsing Electronic Industries, King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) and Xintec have seen orders from China-based CMOS image sensor (CIS) vendor OmniVision ramp up with ... ( read original story ...)