Taiwan ‘is prepared to defend itself against China’

"China had to use its military force to show that it means business when telling Taiwan not to push its limits and do anything provocative." Meanwhile, China urged the U.S. to stop "unfriendly" and "dangerous" military flights after two Chinese fighter ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan taken off regional money-laundering watchlist

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan has been removed from a regional watchlist of jurisdictions deemed to have inadequate anti-money laundering controls, a senior official told Reuters, adding that the step reflected the island's determination to carry out reforms. ( read original story ...)

Higher Open Called For Taiwan Stock Market

weakness from the financials and a mixed bag from the technology stocks. For the day, the index added 1.87 points or 0.02 percent to finish at 10,463.15 after trading between 10,442.85 and 10,473.98 on turnover of 92.16 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the ... ( read original story ...)

40 exploited migrant workers rescued in New Taipei City

In April, the National Immigration Agency first received a report of Taiwanese man Chen Jian-zhi, 57, the owner of a foreign-worker employment agency in Shulin district of New Taipei City ... workers who were in financial difficulties or with visa problems ... ( read original story ...)

AdAsia selects WE Communications for Greater China expansion

and Taiwan, including for the AdAsia Digital Platform and CastingAsia. As the regional hub, WE Hong Kong is tasked with lifting the brand’s profile in the business and financial sector as it prepares for IPO following a recent US$12 million series A ... ( read original story ...)

Foreign Baseball Players in Taiwan Hit Sweet Spot

He began his career in Taiwan with the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions in 2015 ... leagues from younger players even as they have started families and face rising financial strains. Japan and Korea are generally first and second choice destinations for ... ( read original story ...)

Tech Shares May Lift Taiwan Stock Market

while the financials were mixed. For the day, the index gained ended up 24.58 points or 0.24 percent to finish at the daily high of 10,461.28 after trading as low as 10,406.81 on turnover of 81.47 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of Taiwan opening liaison office in Philippines

However, a representative office is not allowed to transact banking business such as acceptance of deposits, issuance of letters of credit and foreign exchange trading. The entry of Bank of Taiwan in the country still needs the approval of the Bangko ... ( read original story ...)

Tall Ferns beat Chinese Taipei in Bangalore

Big double-doubles from star forwards Jillian Harmon and Kalani Purcell and a withering finish have secured the Tall Ferns the second pool play victory they needed at the Fiba Asia Cup in Bangalore, India. The New Zealand women's basketballers dug their ... ( read original story ...)

Manufacturing, service sector sentiment improves

In the construction sector, Sun said sentiment improved in June based on the government's infrastructure development plan and the heavy delivery of residential property development projects. In June, transactions of homes, shops and offices in Taipei ... ( read original story ...)

Thai police arrest Chinese and Taiwanese in telephone scam

The suspects made calls over the internet in which they claimed to be banking officials and accused their targets of financial crimes ... is where the suspects are deported to. Although Taiwan maintains that it is independent, Taiwanese suspects have ... ( read original story ...)