A former employee of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has accused her then-manager of trying to rape her on a business trip last year as she pushes police to review charges in a case that has cast a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan urges investors to stay calm as stocks including TSMC fall
Taiwan's economic fundamentals are good and investors should remain calm and rational, and not panic, Deputy Finance Minister Frank Juan told Reuters on Friday after a large fall in share prices ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub Welcomes Global Startup Teams to Taipei City
To upgrade the city's industries with key technologies and R&D capabilities as well as attract international startups for exchange and collaboration with local businesses, the Taipei City Government's ... ( read original story ...)
Truss urges allies to ‘learn lessons from Ukraine’ and give Taiwan more support
That’s what we, as a free world, need to do is make sure that Taiwan has the ability to defend itself, that we continue to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait. READ MORE. Bor ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s GlobalWafers is giving US its first silicon wafer facility in over two decades
The US$5 billion semiconductor facility will be the biggest of its kind in the US, and it will produce 300-millimeter silicon wafers in Sherman, Texas. Construction of the factory is expected to start ... ( read original story ...)
ViewSonic Partners With New Taipei City to Build the World’s First Citywide Education Metaverse
ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, announces its partnership with the New Taipei City Government in Taiwan to jointly promote UNIVERSE by ViewSonic, an immersive 3D ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan firms step up US chip investments
A Taiwanese chip company announced a $5 billion investment in the US this week and another is planning a research center in the Midwest. The back-to-back announcements may help allay concerns among ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan central bank says it is working on digital currency, unclear on timetable
Taiwan's central bank is still working on its digital currency and while it's unclear when the scheme could roll out to the public it will push ahead with it, governor Yang Chin-long said on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s B2B sector sees bad debt triple
The local chemicals industry has as high as 12% of B2B debt turning sour. Taiwan’s business-to-business (B2B) sector saw a sharp rise in bad debts written off as uncollectable, to an average of 8% of ... ( read original story ...)
‘Kills tens of millions’: Taiwan’s chilling message for China
After the shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there are deep concerns about what China will do when it comes to the issue of Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
US and Taiwan hold first round of trade talks in new bid to counter China’s economic influence
Two sides expect to sign agreements covering trade areas spanning regulatory practices, digital trade and state-owned enterprises, US Trade Representative says The talks follow an announcement this ... ( read original story ...)
Business climate monitor stays in growth mode
Taiwan’s business climate monitor last month signaled green for a third consecutive month, indicating steady growth, after global inflation and China’s COVID-19 controls had weighed on earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, US to hold first trade talks under new initiative
Island's top trade negotiator John Deng and deputy US trade representative Sarah Bianchi will meet virtually after Deng tested positive for Covid-19 Discussion is likely to anger Beijing, which has ... ( read original story ...)
After pineapples, China bans grouper fish to restrict Taiwan’s access to consumer market
China which banned Taiwanese pineapples last year is yet again flexing its economic muscle with a recent ban on grouper fish and with this the Island nation is bracing itself for heavy economic losses ... ( read original story ...)
Lithuania looks to boost trade ties with Taiwan
With goods from Lithuania blocked from entering China, Lithuanian Vice Minister of Agriculture Egidijus Giedraitis expressed hopes of ramping up exports to Taiwan while visiting Taipei on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Momentum As Tech Hub “Waning,” AmCham Taiwan Says
“While our members continuously laud Taiwan’s workforce for its trustworthiness, business ethics, and dedication, they often lament the lack of international mindset and lagging English skills among ... ( read original story ...)