The Philippine Team, composed of students from various schools, won big at the World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) held from July 14 to 18 in Ho Chi Minh City ... of the Research Project Regarding Math category. Founded in 2013 in Taiwan, WMI is an ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Foxconn pushes Wisconsin on highly skilled jobs
FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2016, file photo, employees enter and exit the headquarters of Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., also known as Foxconn, in New Taipei City, Taiwan ... It's the largest economic development project in state history. ( read original story ...)
Starbucks to Acquire Remaining Shares of East China JV to Operate All Stores in Mainland China
Founded in 1997, the Taiwan JV currently operates approximately 410 Starbucks stores in Taiwan. “Unifying the Starbucks business under a full company-operated structure in China, reinforces our commitment to the market and is a firm demonstration of our ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion Journal: Trump’s Foxconn Triumph
Business World Columnist Holman Jenkins Jr. on the Taiwan-based electronic company’s investment in Wisconsin. Photo Credit: Getty Images. ( read original story ...)
Starbucks buys its China business
"Similar to our decision in 2011 to fully license our Hong Kong and Macau market operations, we are pleased to transition our business in the Taiwan market to our longtime partners Uni-President Enterprises Corp. and President Chain Store Corp., both ... ( read original story ...)
Coffee giant makes a blockbuster deal in China
... operates approximately 410 Starbucks stores in Taiwan. “Similar to our decision in 2011 to fully license our Hong Kong and Macau market operations, we are pleased to transition our business in the Taiwan market to our long-time partners Uni ... ( read original story ...)
Starbucks’ $1.3B China Deal Is Its Biggest Acquisition Ever
At the same time that SBUX buys the rest of its East China business, it will also be selling its 50% stake in President Starbucks Coffee Taiwan Limited. This sale will be to, Uni-President Enterprises Corporation and President Chain Store Corporation. ( read original story ...)
Starbucks buying out Chinese venture for US$1.3 bn
The Seattle-based coffee chain will acquire the remaining 50 per cent of the business from partners President Chain Store Corp and Uni-President Enterprises Corp. Starbucks also is divesting its 50 per cent stake in a separate joint venture in Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
First citizenM Hotel Opens in Asia Luxury for the wise, not the wealthy – at citizenM Taipei North Gate
A significant milestone for the young and innovative Dutch hotel brand, the debut Asian property in Taipei is the eleventh citizenM hotel to open worldwide since its 2008 launch. A concept brought to life by award winning Dutch designers, Concrete ... ( read original story ...)
ASUS ZS551KL Gets Bluetooth Certification, Expected To Be ZenFone 4 Deluxe Variant
This particular Asus smartphone, which is labeled with the model number ZS551KL is likely to be a "Deluxe" or "Pro" variant of the Asus Zenfone 4 series. Asus is expected to unveil three flagships next month in Taiwan. Currently, the only ZenFone 4 series ... ( read original story ...)
US states vie for big Foxconn display panel factory
Taiwanese electronics maker Foxconn's plan to build a display ... But Foxconn, the biggest contract assembler of smartphones and other devices for Apple and other brands, has listed seven states with which it hopes to work. It's expected to announce ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung to Recover Rare Metals, Components From Recalled Galaxy Note 7 Units
Sales of Galaxy S8 - a strategic smartphone released by South Korea's Samsung Electronics ... higher than its predecessor so far during his meeting with local reporters in Taiwan last week, according to industry sources. Beyond that, all of the specs ... ( read original story ...)
124 people arrested for cross-border telecom fraud
On July 17, another 32 suspects, including seven Taiwan residents, were caught in similar telecom fraud cases in Cambodia. A large number of mobile phones and laptops were seized during the crackdowns. Seventeen of the 32 suspects were sent to China by ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares gain on strong earnings, dovish Fed policy
Taiwan's index climbed 0.9 percent after electronics maker ... chief in a corruption scandal and the recalls and discontinuation of fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, Samsung Electronics reported record high quarterly earnings thanks to booming demand ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom : posts 2Q profit
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) _ Chunghwa Telecom Co. (CHT) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $345.2 million. The Taipei, Taiwan-based company said it had net income of 45 cents per share. The telecommunications company posted revenue of $1.84 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn: World’s No. 1 contract electronics maker
HONG KONG (AP) — Taiwan-based contract manufacturer Foxconn Technology ... It also has sought a stake in Toshiba Corp.'s lucrative memory chip business though rival bidders are expected to prevail. Gou has made it clear he intends for Foxconn to build ... ( read original story ...)