Lonely giant of Taipei skyline is about to get some company

Thirteen years later, Xinyi is Taipei's centre for finance, business, offices and shopping. And in a sign that Taipei 101 has accomplished its mission of attraction, other skyscrapers are finally rising next door, altering the skyline of an otherwise ... ( read original story ...)

2017 FinTalks Fintech CEO forum held in Taipei

The 2017 FinTalks Fintech CEO forum took place in Taipei on July 18, organized by FinEx Asia, a Hong Kong-based fintech platform, and FinTech Research Center at Taiwan's National Chengchi University. Key financial technology professionals attending the ... ( read original story ...)

Continued Strength Expected For Taiwan Stock Market

For the day, the index gained 24.84 points or 0.24 percent to finish at 10,506.10 after trading between 10,472.81 and 10,537.42 on turnover of 118.71 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial collected 0.71 percent, while Mega Financial ... ( read original story ...)

After a Famed Prisoner Dies in China, Taiwan Fears for Another

TAIPEI, Taiwan — For many in Taiwan, the death in custody last week of the Chinese Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo had double relevance. But the death by cancer of Mr. Liu, who was serving an 11-year prison sentence for his role in Charter 08, a ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Bourse May Be Stuck In Neutral

while the financials and cement stocks were mixed. For the day, the index advanced 23.72 points or 0.23 percent to finish at 10,481.26 after trading between 10,429.85 and 10,481.26 on turnover of 95.95 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s CTBC set for large slice of LH Bank

CTBC Bank Co Ltd, one of the largest privately owned financial institutions in Taiwan, is expected to acquire a sizeable stake worth 16.6 billion baht in Thailand's LH Financial Group (LHFG) soon. Further revenue would be generated through gradual ... ( read original story ...)

PH 5 scrapes past Taipei B

TAIPEI—Finding it hard to sustain the intensity after two straight emotional grinds, Gilas Pilipinas needed to dig deep in the endgame to dodge the upset ax, escaping Chinese Taipei B, 93-82, in the Jones Cup Invitational at Taipei Peace Basketball Hall ... ( read original story ...)

Cambodia may send 7 Taiwan telecom fraud suspects to China: MOFA

Taipei, July 18 (CNA) Cambodian authorities have arrested seven Taiwanese nationals for suspected involvement in telecom fraud and is likely to deport them to China, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday. The seven Taiwanese nationals ... ( read original story ...)