It's something of a superfood, and hails from South America. Or so we thought. In fact, farmers in Taiwan were also growing it thousands of years ago - and now it's on the comeback. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's business event triumph
CEI Asia sits down with MEET TAIWAN’s managing director, Walter Yeh, to discuss how the destination continues to develop as a business events hub How has MEET TAIWAN evolved since its inception? The MEET TAIWAN project, launched in 2013 by the Bureau of ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei's Mandarin Oriental wins 'Best '5-Star Hotel' award
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Mandarin Oriental, Taipei has been crowned by Business Today as the "Best 5-Star Tourist Hotel" in the business community at the 9th Best Brand Awards. Since the hotel's opening in 2014, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei has carried forward its ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Trump of 'crushing his own toes' on Taiwan
China offered its sternest rebuke yet to Donald Trump, saying anyone who challenges Beijing's interests in Taiwan will "lift a rock only to ... diplomatic dodge allowing the US to simultaneously do business with Beijing and Taipei. On Tuesday Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: A pawn in Trump’s chess game with China?
"Tsai Ing-wen needs to have a group of people to think about how to reopen dialogue with China; we can't put everyone on Trump's ship; we also need people to take care of business across the Taiwan Strait (with China)." Some in Ms. Tsai's camp are ... ( read original story ...)
Trump's Taiwan phone call was a calculated message to Beijing
Western media reaction ranged from ridiculing Mr. Trump for his diplomatic naiveté and carelessness to linking the call with Trump family business interests in Taiwan. Beijing, long accustomed to being the “scapegoat” during U.S. presidential election ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei gets second Aloft hotel with Aloft Taipei Beitou
T&Cs, fees and charges. Online offer only. Click here to apply now. Looking for a little escape on your next business trip to Taipei? There's plenty of good things to be said for Beitou, the mountainous northern district known for its expansive green ... ( read original story ...)
Trump breaks forty-year policy, speaks with Taiwan president
First, the experts expect, China will try to persuade Donald Trump to stand down on Taiwan. It will marshal American business leaders to its side. Then it will threaten. And if that fails, it will sweep into action, pulling its ambassador from the U.S. and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump likely just infuriated China with the US's first call to Taiwan since 1979
The White House was not made aware of the call until after it occurred, an administration official told Business Insider. The US suspended formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 1979 after establishing a One China position — which states that "there ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese business delegation courts Taiwan ally Panama
BEIJING, Dec 2 (Reuters) - A large Chinese business delegation has arrived in the Central American country of Panama, a diplomatic ally of self-ruled Taiwan, and is keen to invest in energy and port projects, state news agency Xinhua said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Business leaders slam annual leave reforms
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Business leaders said Friday the government was creating, not addressing problems for local enterprises by trying to force through a series of controversial amendments to the Labor Standards Act, arguing the changes would threaten the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian president meets with business delegation from Taiwan
JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with a Taiwanese business delegation Wednesday and expressed ... and Andrew Hsia of the Phu My Hung Development Corp., a subsidiary of the Taipei-based Central Trading and Development Group. ( read original story ...)
Taipei gov't and Taitung ink solar deal
CNA -- Representatives from Taipei City Government's Department of Economic Development and Tatung Company sign a contract on Wednesday, Nov. 30, which makes Tatung the provider of solar power equipment in northern Taipei. This contract is part of the city ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan promises increased investment in Indonesia
Taiwan has once again expressed its intention to increase investment in Indonesia following a series of economic policy reforms under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s administration. Taiwanese firms met with the President and several Cabinet members ... ( read original story ...)
Private jets, a business empire and outspoken personality: Why billionaire boss of Apple production factory is 'the Donald Trump of Taiwan'
A self-made billionaire whose factory makes Apple products has been described as 'the Donald Trump of Taiwan'. A recent media poll showed that Terry Gou, the boss of Foxconn which makes iPhones and iPads, has a 62 per cent approval rating in Taiwan - while ... ( read original story ...)
Transasia: Taiwan airline shuts after crashes
Transasia, Taiwan's third largest airline, had already cancelled all flights on Monday. Earlier this year, regulators ordered it to review safety protocols and pilot training to cut "imminent risks". Those recommendations, from the country's Aviation ... ( read original story ...)