New Taipei official warns would-be gym members

Disputes over the financial details in contracts at gym chains are the top consumer complaint, New Taipei City Consumer Protection Office official Wang Chih-yu (王治宇) said on Wednesday last week, ... ( read original story ...)

Profits of life insurers jump 155%

Local life insurers reported record combined pre-tax profits of NT$259.2 billion (US$9.28 billion) for the first six months of this year, up 155 percent from the same period last year as investment ... ( read original story ...)

Foreign lenders offer up new capacities in Vietnam

Taiwanese and South Korean financial institutions are pinning their faith on Vietnam’s equity market thanks to the tremendous growth opportunities, underpinned by the greater demand and skyrocketing ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Mobile, Nokia claim NR first

Taiwan Mobile partnered with Nokia to combine spectrum in the 700MHz and 3500MHz bands, with the vendor claiming the standalone (SA) 5G trial achieved the world’s first New Radio (NR) carrier ... ( read original story ...)

Shoot It Straight on Taiwan

Last month, a spokesperson from the office of Taiwan’s president told China to grow up. “The wants Taiwan for their 100th birthday. Just pick something ... ( read original story ...)