“For Taiwan, the most serious chance of a disaster is heavy rain causing a sudden mudslide. Before Morakot, people were taking chances, sort of like gambling,” said Li Wei-sen, secretary-general with the government’s National Science and Technology ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shop serves world’s most expensive beef noodle soup
(CNN) — In a city where a bowl of noodles doesn't usually cost more than $6, a shop in Taipei has been charging $325, or TWD10,000, for its beef noodle soup-- and diners are happily paying for it. Beef noodle shop Niu Ba Ba, founded in 1990 in Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan relies on Thales to reduce travel time and alleviate busy traffic thanks to a new Light Rail Transit
Thales won a new contract for the future Ankeng Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Taiwan. Under the planning of the New Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems, the Ankeng LRT project is part of the transportation expansion plan in the Greater ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, a valuable partner for SDGs
NEW York is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. As with visitors from other countries, those from Taiwan love to experience firsthand the city’s famous attractions—the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and, of course, the very nerve ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan upholds its important role on the world stage
TAIWAN’S Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. David Lee Tawei recently delivered an impassioned speech to the UN General Assembly after noting that his country is being discriminated against since the adoption of the “One-China policy”. “[We] can do ... ( read original story ...)
Wife of detained Taiwan activist to attend his trial in China
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The wife and mother of detained Taiwanese rights activist Lee Ming-che were due to arrive in China on Sunday to attend his subversion trial on Monday, Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council said in a statement, calling for Lee’s safe ... ( read original story ...)
Delhi suburb project to generate 125,000 jobs
The IIT is a technology-driven futuristic smart city which is under various ... We are keen to fast-track the project and would hugely welcome proposals for collaborations and investments from Taiwan," said Sharma. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan activist to be tried for subversion in China in ‘open’ hearing
Beijing (Reuters) - China will on Monday put on trial a Taiwanese activist, who disappeared while on a visit to the mainland in March, on suspicion of subverting state power, in what court authorities said would be an open trial. Lee Ming-che, a community ... ( read original story ...)
Google may buy HTC’s smartphone business
Google is reportedly considering to acquire the struggling Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC's phone business, media reported.IANS | Updated: September 08, 2017, 12:50 IST Beijing/San Francisco: Google is reportedly considering to acquire the struggling ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Banana Research Institute will make worldwide debut of “Tai Jiao No. 7” (Taiwan Banana No. 7) at Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Sept. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Being organised by Asia's largest trade shows organiser, UBM Asia and co-organised by Council of Agriculture (COA), the leader of Agriculture sector in Taiwan, Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum (AAT) will take place ... ( read original story ...)
Thales Won A New Contract for the Future Ankeng Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project in Taiwan
Under the planning of the New Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems, the Ankeng LRT project is part of the transportation expansion plan in the Greater Taipei region that aims to reduce travelling time between regions and to alleviate the busy ... ( read original story ...)
Taekwondo: Carroll brothers cherish experience at World University Games in Taipei
Jackson and Hunter Carroll had been to Taiwan together for taekwondo competitions in the past. In 2014, Jackson was one of six Canadians to compete at the Youth Olympic Games in Taipei and a week later Hunter competed in the same city at the junior world ... ( read original story ...)
NSB denies collaborating with telecommunications company
Taipei, Sept. 8 (CNA) The National Security Bureau (NSB) rebutted Friday a local online media report that it is collaborating with a local telecommunications company to foster a civilian cyber security force. In a press release, the NSB denied claims made ... ( read original story ...)
Latest recycling system that decomposes 1.5 tons animal deadbody into powder within 24 hours will be showcased at Livestock Taiwan
Circular Economy -- key to your success in livestock industry 28-30 September at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center TAIPEI, Taiwan, Sept. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- "Livestock Taiwan Expo & Forum" organised by UBM Asia, the largest trade show organiser in Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s new premier vows to ‘build country’, scrap investment hurdles
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s new premier, William Lai, vowed on Friday to work towards luring greater investment to the self-ruled island, while sticking to the policies of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. Lai, formerly the mayor of the ... ( read original story ...)
HTC: Sell to Google or Cut Half Its Staff?
Shares in Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC Corp. (2498.TW) have struggled this year but Bernstein reckons there is one dramatic way it could revive its fortunes - cut half its staff. It may sound like a tough prescription for a company that has seen its ... ( read original story ...)