U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said she does not see the need to impose sanctions on China due to its trade relationship with Russia at this point. However, she said the U.S. will be ... ( read original story ...)
Why U.S. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Must Include Taiwan
It’s regrettable that Washington is sending ambiguous signals to Taiwan on economic engagement. Taiwan, America’s longtime valued, like-minded, and willing partner, has voiced its strong desire to be ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing warns of ‘forceful measures’ if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan
Reports of a trip to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this weekend have prompted a diplomatic protest from Beijing, which says it will take "resolute and forceful measures" if the visit goes ... ( read original story ...)
Wife of UK finance minister treated as non-dom for taxes
The wife of British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is treated as non-domiciled for UK tax purposes, but pays taxes in Britain on all her UK income, her spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Akshata ... ( read original story ...)
Burj Khalifa
We award professional qualifications that are the civil engineering standard, lead the debates around infrastructure and the built environment and provide training, knowledge and insight. ( read original story ...)
China warns US over planned Pelosi trip to Taiwan
China sent a warning to the U.S. against Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) visiting Taiwan. News outlets in Japan and Taiwan were reporting on Thursday that Pelosi would make a trip to ... ( read original story ...)
Karat Packaging Enters Definitive Joint Venture Agreement to Build New Factory in Taiwan for Manufacturing Compostable Foodservice Products
Investment Further Demonstrates Company’s Green Initiative and Plan for Enhanced Vertical Integration to Accelerate Growth -- CHINO, Calif., April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. ( read original story ...)
Psychobiotic PS128 Registration, Health Claims Approved in Thailand, Canada
Bened Biomedical announced recent approval of the company's probiotic L. plantarum PS128 in Thailand and Canada. Authorities in each country also endorsed health claims that may be made about the ... ( read original story ...)
US plans to impose sanctions against China similar to those of Russia if the Asian giant attacks Taiwan
We have already shown that we can. They should not doubt our ability or resolve to do the same in other situations.” ... ( read original story ...)
Yellen Says U.S. Would Use Sanctions If China Invaded Taiwan
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Biden administration would be prepared to use all its sanctions tools against China if Beijing moved aggressively toward Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Ukraine war drives lawmakers into defensive posture on Taiwan
The House bill introduced Wednesday promises to force Chinese banks out of international financial systems if China poses any threat to Taiwan’s security or its “social or economic system,” although ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tightens Russia export curbs, details tech rules
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's government said on Wednesday it was tightening export curbs to Russia as part of sanctions on the country for its invasion of Ukraine, detailing rules to prevent ... ( read original story ...)
Future of carbon credits the lead topic at key post-COP26 event held in Taiwan
Net zero, low carbon and responsible governance have become core issues that can no longer pushed aside by the international community. On March 2022, Business Today, a Taiwan-based financial journal ... ( read original story ...)
Cabinet to discuss easing in property brokerage bill
The Cabinet is this week to discuss revisions to land rights and property brokerage laws with Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers, to attach an exclusionary clause to a proposed ban on the transfer ... ( read original story ...)
US Treasury cuts off Russian reserves
The US Department of the Treasury has halted US dollar debt payments from Russian government accounts at US financial institutions as the country’s troops stand accused of committing war crimes in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese scooter brand Gogoro makes Nasdaq debut in rare IPO
Taiwan’s electric scooter maker Gogoro debuted on the Nasdaq stock exchange in New York on Tuesday, a rare initial public offering (IPO) for the self-ruled island known for its dominance in ... ( read original story ...)