... 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 ...)
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 ...)
World shares gain on strong earnings, dovish Fed policy
South Korea's Kospi added 0.4 per cent to 2,443.24 and the S&P ASX 200 of Australia climbed 0.2 per cent to 5,785.00. Taiwan's index climbed 0.9 per cent after electronics maker Foxconn announced a $10 billion investment in Wisconsin that is expected to ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia: Fly to Taipei, Kaohsiung from only RM199 飞往台北,高雄从RM199起!
With a route network that spans through to over 20 countries, AirAsia continues to pave the way for low-cost aviation through our innovative solutions, efficient processes and a passionate approach to business. Together with Air Asia associate companies ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ‘is prepared to defend itself against China’
"China had to use its military force to show that it means business when telling Taiwan not to push its limits and do anything provocative." Meanwhile, China urged the U.S. to stop "unfriendly" and "dangerous" military flights after two Chinese fighter ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Taiwan opening liaison office in Philippines
However, a representative office is not allowed to transact banking business such as acceptance of deposits, issuance of letters of credit and foreign exchange trading. The entry of Bank of Taiwan in the country still needs the approval of the Bangko ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan looks back on 130-year railway legacy initiated by colonial ruler Japan
Railroads benefited Taiwan in several ways, the most obvious being economic. Steam and then diesel trains transported bulk materials like coal, sugar, timber and gravel, much of which was destined for Japan. Where trains went, people and business followed ... ( read original story ...)
Emerging markets fund manager favors Bangladesh and Kenya, and avoids Korea and Taiwan
She went on to say that “there is a lot of benefit to stay away from more developed countries, such as Korea and Taiwan,” because the less developed ... services in Bangladesh, and that this business segment is growing quickly, with the bank “working ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba board to meet Wednesday, weigh offers for chip unit: source
and Taiwan's Foxconn in addition to a bid from a consortium that was previously favorite, a source familiar with the matter said. Toshiba is scrambling to sell its flash memory unit to cover losses from its bankrupt U.S. nuclear business Westinghouse. ( read original story ...)
Kingston Server Premier DDR4 2666MT/s Registered DIMMS Receive Validation on Intel Purley Platform
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kingston Technology Company ... Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China and sales representatives in the United States, Canada, Europe, Russia ... ( read original story ...)
The Korean Games of Thrones
It certainly does not wish a nuclear Japan, South Korea, or Taiwan. Its party elite want business-as-usual relations with the U.S: Their kids stay in American colleges, and they keep buying safety-valve homes, from Beverly Hills to Seattle. It is said that ... ( read original story ...)
A kind of revival for Tanya Chua
“That was the lowest point for me as it deviated so much from why I went into the music business in the first place,” says Chua. Then, in 2004, she moved to Taiwan and started from scratch. She found herself a small record company, who believed in her ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba Is Scrambling to Close $18 Billion Sale to Cover Losses
Toshiba's board will meet on Wednesday to consider offers for its chip unit from Western Digital and Taiwan's Foxconn in addition to a ... unit to cover losses from its bankrupt U.S. nuclear business Westinghouse. But it has struggled to close a 2 trillion ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seed accelerator: Taiwan start-ups’ future is in mainland China
It has picked eight start-ups out of 153 applicants in the first cohort – seven from Taiwan and one from India – to be granted seed capital and mentorship that covers a variety of aspects, including building the business model, developing products to ... ( read original story ...)