Why Aren't Social Businesses Booming in Taiwan?

Listen “I think many social businesses in Taiwan think that if they share a portion of their profit to the general public then they are a social business. But they are not. The mission of these companies should be related to social problems and all ... ( read original story ...)

As China rattles sabres, US should expand ties with Taiwan

The People’s Republic of China sent its aircraft carrier, Liaoning, through the Strait of Taiwan early this month, responding at least in part to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s phone conversation congratulating US president-elect Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)

Brokerages to benefit from eased business restrictions: TWSE

TAIPEI -- A move by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), the top financial regulator in Taiwan, to ease restrictions on how brokerages do business is expected to strengthen their profitability, the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) has said. The TWSE ... ( read original story ...)

Hypermarkets to extend business hours for year-end shoppers

TAIPEI -- Hypermarket chains in Taiwan will extend their business hours in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year to drive up sales during one of Taiwan's peak shopping seasons. One of the major hypermarket brands, Carrefour, plans to stay open around ... ( read original story ...)

The Taiwan Strait: This is how accidental wars start

The world's most dangerous flashpoint got much more dangerous Thursday when China sent its lone aircraft carrier into the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan scrambled fighter jets in response. This is how ... Graham Taylor, the former England football manager ... ( read original story ...)

Mainland-Taiwan trade achieves progress: spokesperson

"The mainland is the best choice for Taiwan industrial and commercial circles to develop business, and no force will stop or weaken the promising future of the win-win situation of cross-Straits economic cooperation," added Ma. In the first 11 months of ... ( read original story ...)

NokScoot's fifth BKK-Taipei

which start from 2,299 baht one-way in economy and 4,099 baht in business class. The new Saturday flight will depart from Bangkok's Don Mueang airport at 1:45am and arrive at Taipei's Taoyuan airport at 6:25am. The return flight leaves Taoyuan at 9:40am ... ( read original story ...)

Mainland mobile payment services expand rapidly in Taiwan

Currently, WeChat's payment service is unavailable to Taiwan residents. Mobile payment services, including WeChat payment, are cooperating with local banks for cross-border payment business certifications. "Based on the sellers' feedback, WeChat payment ... ( read original story ...)

China warns after Cruz, Abbot, meet Taiwan's president

BEIJING, China - China has reiterated its opposition to any contacts between U.S. officials and Taiwan's government following a meeting between Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott and the self-governing island's President Tsai Ing-wen. Cruz and Abbot ... ( read original story ...)

Aloft Taipei Beitou opens its doors

Aloft Taipei Beitou opened its doors on Thursday (January 5), marking ... allowing guests to access their rooms using their mobile device. “Taiwan draws both business and leisure travellers, and we look forward to bringing the Aloft brand’s tech ... ( read original story ...)

ANC outrage over mayor’s Taipei trip just a smoke screen

The mayor of Taipei recently hosted an official delegation from Shanghai ... Attwell is a political risk analyst at S-RM, an international business intelligence and risk management consultancy and a research affiliate of the Centre for Chinese Studies ( read original story ...)