It’s tough to take on the local banks; and in overbanked markets such as Taiwan, the competition is cutthroat in the institutional lending business. Fees and margins are razor thin,” says John Corrin, ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Fashion Week FW 2022: Designers Envision The Future Of Fashion
Now in its 5th year, Taipei Fashion Week is proud to have concluded the Autumn/Winter 2022 season with the fashion shows of 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s ‘baby Tesla’ of scooters heads to Wall Street
Gogoro, a Taiwanese electric scooter startup that's backed by Al Gore and one of Apple's biggest suppliers, is about to have its day on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Look to Hong Kong, Not Ukraine, For Signals About China’s Taiwan Plans
Few took it seriously when Xi Jinping first said he would consolidate control over Hong Kong. We must not make the same mistake when analyzing Xi’s plans for Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Troops Begin Drills With ‘Tank Killer’ Javelins That Destroyed Russian Armored Spearheads
The effectiveness of the U.S.-made Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile has prompted Taiwan to start using the powerful weapon amid threats of a Chinese invasion. According to t ... ( read original story ...)
Gogoro: Taiwan’s ‘baby Tesla’ of scooters heads to Wall Street
Gogoro, a Taiwanese electric scooter startup that's backed by Al Gore and one of Apple's biggest suppliers, is about to have its day on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Headed to Taipei? Here’s what you shouldn’t miss!
Formerly known as Taipeh-fu during the Qing era, and Taihoku under Japanese rule, Taipei became the capital of Taiwan Province as part of the Republic of China (ROC) in 1945 and the capital of the ROC ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan wants its unis to launch ‘special international programmes’ to woo overseas students
The Ministry of Education is encouraging universities in Taiwan to launch “special international programmes” to attract overseas students. ( read original story ...)
US commander says window for China’s possible Taiwan attack ‘unpredictable’
The commander of the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet said Monday the time frame of China's possible attempt to take Taiwan by force wa ... ( read original story ...)
VERA Files fact-checking chatbot introduced in OFW community in Taiwan
Last February 26, 2022, a Filipino researcher from Taiwan FactCheck Center along with two volunteer Filipino students launched a campaign at Taichung’s Our Lady of Immaculate Conception church ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong actor Wong He suffers nosebleed after taking PCR test in Taiwan
Hong Kong actor Wong He, who's known for his role as a firefighter in TVB action drama "Burning Flame", has suffered a nosebleed after taking a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test at the Taoyuan ... ( read original story ...)
College camps a cause for concern
The National Federation of Teachers’ Unions held a news conference on March 7 to criticize National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech) for creating a commodity from newly introduced ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s IPO market bucks global slump thanks to megadeals
The Asia-Pacific market had 16% fewer IPOs during the quarter -- 188 companies -- but the proceeds rose 18% to $42.7 billion. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Ukraine, and Spending Other People’s Money
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some conservative hawks — like those connected with the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) — have been squawking about the need for the United States to not ... ( read original story ...)
The High Price of Neglecting Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
A disconnect between U.S. foreign policy and its economic agenda continues to persist as Washington looks to develop its Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. While details of the soon-to-be released plan ... ( read original story ...)
Land sales fall to three-year low
Land transactions last quarter fell to a three-year low of NT$44.5 billion (US$1.55 billion), as credit controls and interest rate increases generated caution among developers, the local branch of ... ( read original story ...)