An attempt by Taiwan to secure five million doses of coronavirus vaccine failed at the last minute because of “political pressure”, Taipei’s health minister said Wednesday, raising fears China could ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says ‘Political Pressure’ Blocking Coronavirus Vaccine Deal
An attempt by Taiwan to secure five million doses of coronavirus vaccine failed at the last minute because of "political pressure", Taipei's health minister said Wednesday, raising fears China could ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as investors watch Treasury yields; Taiwan surges more than 3%
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield jumped 9 basis points on Tuesday to top 1.3% — a level not seen since February 2020. The yield on the 10-year Treasury last stood at 1.3006%. SINGAPORE — Stocks in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says BioNTech vaccine deal on hold, cites potential Chinese pressure
A deal for Taiwan to buy 5 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Germany's BioNTech SE is on hold, the island's health minister said on Wednesday, citing potential Chinese pressure for the ... ( read original story ...)
Humour over rumour? The world can learn a lot from Taiwan’s approach to fake news
Matt Hancock should spend less time watching Hollywood films and more time studying the Asian country’s innovative approach to misinformation, writes Arwa Mahdawi ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan suggests China to blame after deal for 5m Covid vaccine doses is put on hold
Plan to buy the BioNTech shot has been delayed amid intervention by ‘outside forces’, says health minister ... ( read original story ...)
Applied Optoelectronics to Present at the Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the investor relations section of the company’s website at investors.ao-inc.com. About Applied Optoelectronics: Applied Optoelectronics ... ( read original story ...)
China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers
China's internet watchdog is cracking down further on online speech, issuing a requirement that bloggers and influencers have a government-approved credential before they can publish on certain topics ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese may be set to travel abroad next CNY: Health Minister
Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) announced that Taiwanese can expect to travel abroad for the 2022 Lunar New Year holiday on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Auckland Lockdown Lifted; Taiwan-China Spat: Virus Update
China obstructed Taiwan’s purchase of vaccines from BioNTech, Taiwan’s health minister said, according to a Central News Agency report. Japan began its vaccination program, starting with a group of ... ( read original story ...)
Seizing the $27 billion market, Taiwan’s EverFocus Entered the National Defense Transportation Market
EverFocus (TWSE: 5484), the leader of AI video analytics solution, excitedly announced it won a large national defense transportation case worthies NT$ 200M, showing market's recognition and trust in ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific stocks slip as investors watch Treasury yields; Taiwan surges 3%
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield jumped 9 basis points on Tuesday to top 1.3% — a level not seen since February 2020. The yield on the 10-year Treasury last stood at 1.3006%. SINGAPORE — Stocks in ... ( read original story ...)
UCLA receives $2 million gift to support Taiwan Studies Program
The gift will “strengthen our vibrant community of faculty and students dedicated to studying Taiwan,” said Min Zhou, director of the UCLA Asia Pacific Center. ( read original story ...)
Taipei praises choice of new WTO head
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was on Monday chosen as the next director-general of the WTO, drawing praise from Taipei after the former Nigerian minister of finance promised fair treatment for Taiwan during her ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping Wants To Emulate Mao, Thinks U.S. Will Back Down on Taiwan: Ex-Australia PM
Writing in Foreign Affairs, Kevin Rudd stressed the importance of a competitive framework between Washington and Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan amends transfer pricing guidance for intangible transactions
Yuanchang, Toby, SU, General Manager, Fu Ten TP Consulting, Taiwan, discusses the final version of Taiwan transfer pricing regulations, released last year . . . ( read original story ...)