Taiwan has blocked Uber Technologies’ planned takeover on anticompetition concerns, thwarting the U.S. company’s efforts to expand in Asia.
Taiwan blocks $950 mn Uber-Foodpanda deal, merger to exceed 90% market share
Taiwan has blocked Uber Technologies’ $950 million purchase of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda business because of concerns it would be anti-competitive ...
Former Presidential candidate in Taiwan, Ko Wen-je, indicted for corruption
Prosecutors in Taiwan indicted former presidential candidate and Taiwan People’s Party founder Ko Wen-je on corruption charges, accusing him of taking bribes during his time as mayor of Taiwan’s capital.
Former Taipei mayor charged for bribery, misuse of political donations
Taiwan prosecutors have charged a former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party with accepting T$17.1 million ($522,392) in bribes over a major property development in the capital and ...
Former Taiwan Presidential Candidate Ko Indicted for Corruption
Ko Wen-je, a former Taiwanese presidential candidate, has been indicted on corruption charges tied to multiple scandals, including a property redevelopment project during his tenure as Taipei mayor.
Taiwan’s KKday seeks more offerings for experience-hungry Asia tourists
TAIPEI -- After a recent funding round, Taiwanese tour-booking website operator KKday Group is scouting for acquisitions to expand its lineup of travel experiences in popular Asian destinations.
Taiwan defence ministry warns of ‘serious impact’ to security under new funding laws
Taiwan's defence ministry warned of "serious impact" to security after opposition parties passed laws that will require a cut in defence spending of some T$80 billion ($2.45 billion) at a time when ...
Taiwan November export orders miss expectations, China drags
Taiwan export orders grew more slowly than expected in November as weaker shipment for smartphones offset strong demand for artificial intelligence ...
Taiwan’s Defense Budget Could Be Slashed by 28% – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) has proposed a new financial planning law to increase local government funding that could cut the national defense budget by 28%. National Security Council ...
Taiwan halts Uber’s Foodpanda acquisition
Taiwan has blocked Uber Technologies' $950 million purchase of Delivery Hero's Foodpanda business on the island because of concerns it would be anti-competitive, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said ...
Taiwan Blocks Uber’s $950 Million Bid for Delivery Hero Unit
Taiwan has rejected Uber Technologies Inc.’s plan to acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda business in Taiwan for roughly $950 million, the official Central News Agency reported.
Uber’s $950M purchase of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda business blocked by Taiwan
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) planned $950 million acquisition of Delivery Hero SE'S (DHERO) Foodpanda business in Taiwan was blocked by the country's antitrust regulator. The acquisition was blocked ...
Taipei to consider fate of Core Pacific
The Taipei City Government has convened an ad hoc committee to consider halting the Core Pacific City (京華城購物中心) redevelopment project, as reports indicated that Taipei prosecutors would soon wrap up their corruption probe into the development and announce formal charges.
Christmas light show in New Taipei City
Stars, angel wings and sparkles lit up Taiwan's New Taipei City to mark Christmas (Dec. 25, AP video shot by Taijing Wu) ...
Taiwan’s Top Defense Research Institute Reveals New Drone Simulation Systems – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan's leading military research body, the National Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology, has unveiled eight new drone simulation systems designed to help train drone operators. They say ...
Stray Buffaloes Cause Damage to Farms in Taipei City – TaiwanPlus News
Extreme weather has forced water buffaloes to leave Taipei's Yangmingshan National Park this winter, causing problems for local farmers as they gobble up their crops.