Taichung City, Taiwan--(Newsfile Corp. - November 17, 2017) - San Lotus Holding Inc. (OTC Pink: SLOT) (the "Company" or "we"), today announced followings: During the 3 rd quarter in 2017, our subsidiary, Green Forest Management Consulting Inc. acquired a ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba in talks to sell PC business to Taiwan’s Asus
TOKYO -- Toshiba has entered into negotiations to sell its money-losing personal computer operations to Asustek Computer of Taiwan, continuing to shed noncore businesses to get its tattered finances back in order. Asus, now a minor player in corporate PC ... ( read original story ...)
Bargain Hunting May Lift Taiwan Stock Market
The financials came in mixed. Among the actives, Hon Hai Precision and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company both shed 0.40 percent, while MediaTek tumbled 2.60 percent, AU Optronics fell 0.81 percent, Largan Precision lost 0.70 percent, Advanced ... ( read original story ...)
In Currency Battle Between Asian Export Giants, Taiwan is Winning
There’s always competitive tension between Asia’s export giants -- and at the moment, it’s the won’s surge that has people talking. Analysts at Yuanta Securities Co. in Taipei concluded that policy makers in Seoul have lost their grip on the South ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei to adopt smart parking system
Taipei, Nov. 17 (CNA) Taipei is planning to introduce a smart ... He said Acer Inc. will supply the parking meters for the new system, while the geomagnetic sensor technology will be provided by Sunsky International, Goyun, Futek and Albot. ( read original story ...)
Hasegawa hotel & resort Collaborates with Tiger Air Taiwan
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasegawa hotel & resort Co., Ltd. (Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Natsuki Abe) has tied up with Tiger Air Taiwan (head office: Taipei, Taiwan), the first LCC (low cost carrier) in Taiwan, aiming to provide a cheaper and ... ( read original story ...)
Ipsos engaged by Bortex Global Ltd. for its IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Ipsos Business Consulting's IPO consulting team conducted an Independent Market Review, covering the industry development and competitive landscape of Christmas lighting and LED indoor lighting manufacturing industry in China, the US, Canada and Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Singapore unicorn Sea has a rollercoaster ride on first day of US IPO
Taking a 4:1 ratio between the GDP of China and that of the so-called Greater Southeast Asia, including Taiwan where Sea has a presence ... Sea faces twin challenges after its IPO. Shareholders would want to see the diversification of its business to ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Way to See Taiwan’s Rugged Coast Is Slowly—and on a Bike
There comes a moment during every great endurance adventure when, no matter how fit you are, no matter how experienced, a simple, penetrating question arises: Why? During a 150-mile bike trip up the rugged east coast of Taiwan, there are times when this ... ( read original story ...)
Michelin guide set to boost Taipei’s foodie creds even further
TAIPEI – From streetside stalls dishing out one dollar bowls of braised pork rice to upscale eateries tucked away in quiet alleyways, Michelin inspectors are scouring the Taiwanese capital selecting restaurants for its first ever guide. The island’s ... ( read original story ...)
Fashion trade show to kick off in Taipei Thursday
Taipei, Nov. 15 (CNA) The annual fashion trade show Taipei ... Promoted as an all-in-one trade fair, the event comprises house shows, seminars and business matching meetings, Huang said. He said there will 208 booths for the 145 participating local and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seen as well-positioned for sharing economy, despite challenges
Governmental bodies are curious about the worldwide trend and are trying to adjust their long-held policies to fit the new business model, van de Glind said. In Taiwan's private sector, there seems to be growing interest among existing companies and also ... ( read original story ...)
Novena Global buys 4 Singapore eyecare clinics, majority stake in Taiwan’s Hexin Group
SINGAPORE - Novena Global Lifecare Group is expanding beyond the medical aesthetic business with its acquisition of four eyecare clinics in Singapore and a majority stake in Taiwan's Hexin Group, the third largest healthcare screening provider in Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s third quarter profit tumbles after iPhone X production hurdles
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn reported a 39 percent slide in quarterly profit, far worse than expected, as the assembler of Apple Inc products saw margins squeezed by production bottlenecks for the iPhone X. While the 10th anniversary ... ( read original story ...)
China says Catalonia situation shows Taiwan independence effort doomed to fail
BEIJING (Reuters) - The failure of Catalonia’s effort to declare independence shows that Taiwan independence is also doomed to fail as national unity is paramount for all countries, a Chinese official said on Wednesday. China takes a dim view of ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s third quarter profit slides below estimates after iPhone X production hurdles
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn (Taiwan:2317.TW - News), the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, saw quarterly profit slide 39 percent - a result far below estimates and widely attributed to production issues for Apple Inc's (:AAPL.O ... ( read original story ...)