Data compiled by Yung Ching Realty Group (永慶集團), one of the largest property sales agencies in Taiwan, indicated that transactions of homes, offices and shops nationwide grew 32 percent from February. Yung Ching said increased buying interest in ... ( read original story ...)
Flight Review: China Airlines Premium Business Class, San Francisco to Taipei (and Back)
Two weeks ago, I took a short trip to visit family in Taiwan. Award availability was wide open, so I snatched a round trip with China Airlines in its Premium Business Class. The booking cost me 160,000 Delta miles and $115 in fees, in addition to $66 ... ( read original story ...)
AMPHION appoints AVANT Technology as its distributor for the China and Taiwan markets
Belfast, N. Ireland – 31 March 2017-- Amphion Semiconductor today announced the appointment of Avant Technology as the distributor of its video codec silicon IP for the China and Taiwan marketplaces. Avant will also represent Amphion in Korea, Malaysia ... ( read original story ...)
HondaJet to make first appearance in Hong Kong, Taipei
Greensboro-based Honda Aircraft Co. said Thursday that its $4.85 million HondaJet will make its first appearance in Hong Kong and Taipei next month, immediately following the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Shanghai, China. The company ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and Hong Kong: two cultures, one trip
Everyone knows that Hong Kong is the vibrant financial hub of Asia and that Taiwan leads the world with delicious rice noodles and the best cycling environment. But did you know that both destinations offer amazing scenery, trails, and golden beaches along ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam labels Taiwan drills on disputed island 'serious violation'
HANOI Vietnam on Thursday denounced Taiwan's military drills on and around a disputed South China Sea island, labeling them a serious violation of its sovereignty and a threat to maritime security. China claims most of the energy-rich waters through which ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan court acquits 'Sunflower Movement' protesters
A prominent Taiwanese activist-turned-lawmaker who stormed parliament in 2014 protesting a China trade pact was acquitted with 21 other demonstrators on Friday over their roles in the so-called "Sunflower Movement". The rallies three years ago, which saw ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks fall; semiconductor, transportation shares down
Additionally, the financial subindex was down 0.07 percent. Among actively traded shares, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple Inc supplier, was down 0.52 percent. The Taiwan dollar weakened T$0 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's Fubon to sell out of Dutch insurer Delta Lloyd
TAIPEI Fubon Financial Holding Co (2881.TW) is planning to take a cash offer for its entire stake in Delta Lloyd (DLL.AS) from NN Group (NN.AS) amid concerns about the outlook for the two Dutch insurers' merger. The move follows Delta Lloyd's agreement to ... ( read original story ...)
HondaJet Adds Taipei, Hong Kong to Greater China Visit
Honda Aircraft, preparing to introduce the HondaJet to the Chinese market during next month’s Asian Business Aviation Conference and ... China with stops that will also include Hong Kong and Taipei. The aircraft first will appear on static display ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei gives its assurance to Muslim tourists
MUSLIM travellers can now visit Taipei without worrying about halal facilities as the city is fast becoming a Muslim-friendly destination. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia representative James Chang Chi-Ping said necessary facilities are now ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayor draws ire for calling HK a boring place
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je has embarked on an eight-day trip to promote his city as a tourist destination in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, New Delhi and other Asian markets. Zheng Chujin, vice chairman of the Thai Tourism Business Association,was quoted as saying on ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom is industry's largest buyer of green energy
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Chunghwa Telecom is on track to be the largest buyer of green energy in the telecommunications industry this year — clinching the top spot for the third straight year, reports said Thursday. The telecommunications giant reported that it ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE: Taiwan wins over $200 million in legal claims against African states
But analysts say the legal action by Eximbank, which falls under Taiwan's finance ministry, is likely to be a warning about the costs of forging diplomatic ties with China. Guinea Bissau and Central African Republic have withdrawn support for Taiwan since ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Taiwan hold technology licensing dialogue
Taipei, March 30 (CNA) The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs co-hosted a dialogue between technology licensing experts on Thursday in Taipei, to explore the legal framework and provide practical guidance for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks slip tracking Asian shares; auto, plastics drag
Additionally, the financial subindex was also down 0.27 percent. Among actively traded shares, Taiwan's integrated steel maker China Steel slid as much as 0.59 percent. The Taiwan dollar softened T$0.034 to stand at T$30.319 to the U.S. dollar, distancing ... ( read original story ...)