BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Defence Ministry said on Thursday that a recent series of air force exercises around self-ruled Taiwan were routine, after Taiwan's military said this month it was on a high state of alert following three straight days of drills. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seeks Ottawa’s aid in stopping drug smuggling from Canada
A Taiwanese prosecutor is calling on Ottawa to provide better co-operation and intelligence to help stop the flow of Canadian marijuana, after two massive busts in the Asian country earlier this year. More than 70 kilograms of marijuana shipped from ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei 2017 officially declared closed by FISU President Matytsin
The Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade officially concluded this evening with a spectacular Closing Ceremony here at the Taipei Stadium. The festivities came after 11 days of sporting action, which saw 273 sets of medals awarded in 21 sports. Once again there ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-U.S. acts to finalize duties on imports of rebar from Taiwan
WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Wednesday it had made a final finding that U.S. producers are harmed by imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar, or rebar, from Taiwan, ensuring anti-dumping duties on the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan looks to shed reputation as ‘money laundering paradise’
How each of our branches implements the rules and ensures proper training is the top priority for our business.” To gain international confidence in its anti-money laundering measures, Taiwan will have to demonstrate it is putting the laws into practice. ( read original story ...)
Mega Financial : Stung by reputation, Taiwan looks to turn corner on money laundering
After Taiwan's state-run Mega Financial Holding Co (>> Mega Financial Holding Co., LTD) was fined $180 million by U.S. authorities for lax enforcement of anti-money-laundering rules at its New York branch, the bank started a rigorous training programme for ... ( read original story ...)
Stung by reputation, Taiwan looks to turn corner on money laundering
TAIPEI (Reuters) - After Taiwan's state-run Mega Financial Holding Co was fined $180 million by U.S. authorities for lax enforcement of anti-money-laundering rules at its New York branch, the bank started a rigorous training program for its staff. ( read original story ...)
One of Korean Air’s two daily Taipei flights getting A380
One of Korean Air’s two daily non-stop services between Seoul Incheon and Taipei Taoyuan will soon be getting an A380 ... Air’s Kosmo Suites in first and Prestige Sleeper seats in business, compared with the A330’s Sleeper seats in first and Prestige ... ( read original story ...)
Runner Sarah MacPherson achieves goal of representing Canada in 1,500 metres
The Fredericton runner is in the capital, Taipei, representing Canada. "The race went OK," said MacPherson, whose goal was to win a medal at the event. "I got stuck and I couldn't get around anyone. And then by the time I got around, I couldn't catch up. ( read original story ...)
HTC, Asustek smartphone businesses hit headwinds
Taiwan's top-two smartphone vendors HTC and Asustek Computer are facing mounting pressure on how to make a turnaround of their beleaguered smartphone business amid increasing competition, according to industry sources. In the Taiwan market, China-based ... ( read original story ...)
2017 Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition Rounds Off with Record Attendance
The Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) as well as the first edition of Drone Taiwan, held at TWTC Exhibition Hall 1, came to a satisfactory conclusion on Aug. 19. According to organizer TAITRA, the three-day exhibitions drew more than ... ( read original story ...)
Infortrend Technology : Launches Two Thunderbolt Supported Storage Solutions for 4K Media Editing and Transmission
New Taipei City, Taiwan, 29th August 2017 - Infortrend® Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 2495) today announced two new solutions, EonStor GSe Pro 200 storage systems with Sonnet adapter featuring the Thunderbolt interface to easily and cost-effectively meet the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to host LGBTQ show following landmark same-sex marriage ruling
The exhibition is aimed at promoting a better understanding of the LGBTQ experience in Asia, according to curator Sean Hu. "The works relates to issues facing the Chinese LGBTQ community and our life stories," he said in a phone interview. "It symbolizes a ... ( read original story ...)
PM briefed on progress in Kumayri historical center development project
The project implies realization ... has won gold medal at the Taipei Summer Universiade underway in... Yerevan Municipality tourism division has worked out a new route within the frames of the official tourist city tour “Yerevan City... ( read original story ...)
Rally May Stall For Taiwan Stock Market
while Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company added 0.23 percent, AU Optronics picked up 0.41 percent, Hon Hai Precision and Largan Precision were unchanged, Innolux advanced 0.70 percent, Cathay Financial added 0.21 percent, Fubon Financial collected 0 ... ( read original story ...)
Armenian athlete Karapet Tevosyan ensures at least bronze at Taipei Universiade
Armenian wushu competitor Karapet Tevosyan (70 kg) won through to the semi-finals at the 29th Summer Universiade underway in Taipei, Taiwan and ensured at least a bronze medal, the Armenian National Olympic Committee told Panorama.am. The source informs ... ( read original story ...)