The government yesterday unveiled incentives for private banks in the hopes that they would join state-run lenders in bailing out business affected by the COVID-19 pandemic ... told a news conference ... ( read original story ...)
How long can Taiwan stay in the spotlight?
Now it is not just Asia’s business; it has become a dire issue for humankind ... US and Japanese military involvement on Taiwan’s behalf puts things into the “too expensive” category. Tokyo either ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bookseller detained by China to reopen banned-publications store in Taiwan
Lam Wing-kee, 64, the former owner of Causeway Bay Books, a Hong Kong-based book shop that sold works banned by the Chine ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Apple Supplier Yageo Expects To Wrap Up $650 Mln Int’l Stock Sale Amid Pandemic
Funds raised will be the largest via GDRs by a Taiwan company since 2013; it's also the biggest GDR sale by an Asian company so far this year. ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Asia-Pacific virus bill could hit US$2tn
The damage from the COVID-19 pandemic to economies in the Asia-Pacific region could reach US$2 trillion through next year, S&P Global Ratings said on Friday, as the coronavirus persists and the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Apple Supplier Yageo Expects To Wrap Up $650 Mln Overseas Stock Sale Amid Pandemic
Funds raised will be the largest via GDRs by a Taiwan company since 2013; it's also the biggest GDR sale by an Asian company so far this year. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: 24 more crew members from naval ship have virus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can ... ( read original story ...)
NBA Owners Were Briefed By Coronavirus Expert And Executive Chairman Of Disney
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - APRIL 17: Taiwan president-elect Chen Shui-bian (L ... but in particular how Disney with its theme parks and cruise ships, theatrical business, was addressing this virus and what they ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Chinese help in France raises concerns
Skeptical of the French government’s response to the epidemic, the Chinese embassy, business leaders and expat associations ... Final decision will be at the discretion of the Taipei Times. ( read original story ...)
Foreign visitors in Taiwan granted second 30-day visa extension
TAIPEI, April 17 -- Taiwan will grant a second automatic 30-day visa extension to ... with the exception of those holding Alien Resident Certificates or documents proving they are in Taiwan for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan actor-director Peter Ho to close his spa
Ho's wife Peggy Lin is currently running the spa business. At its peak, the spa counted celebrities, businessmen and politicians among its customers. It is said to have an average monthly turnover of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings: TSM Stock Surges 6% on Strong Sales
Compare Brokers Wendell Huang, VP and CFO of Taiwan Semiconductor, said this about the TSM stock earnings. “Our first quarter business declined less than seasonality, due to the increase in ... ( read original story ...)
EDITORIAL: Taiwan can help shake off Huawei
We need to protect our most vulnerable from authoritarian states angling for bargains through their business fronts,” Australian Parliamentary Joint Committee ... This presents a golden opportunity ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor: Q1 Earnings Insights
Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) rallied more than 4% in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 results. Quarterly Results Earnings ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly 95% of AmCham Taipei members satisfied with Taiwan diseases control
AmCham Taipei said 72% of the members had taken measures to cope with the outbreak before ... Of the members, 77.0% think that the pandemic has negatively impacted their operations: (multiple choices) ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: most US firms in Taiwan feeling pinch from Covid-19 despite reputation as economic ‘bright spot’
More than three quarters of US firms operating on the island say they are feeling the impact of the virus, with about 30 per cent experiencing it to a large extent, according to an AmCham Taipei ... ( read original story ...)