Taiwan is hopeful of purchasing a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE as early as the first quarter of next year through a global vaccine alliance, the Central Epidemic ... ( read original story ...)
Krach to Lead U.S. Economic Talks With Taiwan, Pompeo Says
U.S. Undersecretary of State Keith Krach will lead economic talks with Taiwan this month, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday. Pompeo told a news conference that Krach would lead the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan October exports hit record
Taiwan's exports totaled US$32.23 billion in October 2020, the highest-ever monthly level with growths of 4.9% sequentially and 11.2% on year, while the month's imports reached US$24.77 billion, ... ( read original story ...)
Exports surge to record on tech demand
Taiwan’s exports soared 11.2 percent year-on-year to a record US$32.23 billion last month, as tech firms continued to thrive on the low-contact economy, while most traditional sectors stopped being a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Exports Surge to Record as Tech Demand Spurs Recovery
Taiwan exports grew at the fastest pace since February, defying concerns U.S. sanctions on Huawei Technologies Co. would hurt trade. Overseas shipments grew 11.2% from a year earlier to a record ... ( read original story ...)
Acer Reports October Consolidated Revenues of NT$25.52 Billion, Up 43.2% YoY
Acer announced today its consolidated revenues for October at NT$25.52 billion, up 43.2% year-on-year (YoY) and marking a strong start to the fourth quarter with demand continuing to be stronger than ... ( read original story ...)
Apple puts Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation over student workers
Apple said on Monday it has put its Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation after finding that the company violated Apple's supplier code of conduct by asking student employees to work night shifts ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan October exports beat expectations on surging work-from-home demand
Taiwan's exports rose in October for the fourth consecutive month and at an expectation-beating pace, boosted by surging demand for the island's electronic goods as people work from home during the ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing loyalists target judges in HK after acquittal of dozens of protesters
The acquittal of dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters — often accompanied by withering court criticism of police — has triggered a backlash from Beijing loyalists demanding an overhaul of a ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the chaotic unraveling of Jack Ma’s US$35 billion IPO
The mid-level bureaucrats left China’s richest man waiting as they prepared for a meeting that would send shockwaves across the financial world. It was Monday morning in Beijing, and Jack Ma (馬雲) had ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets mostly close up after week-long rally
Most Asian markets on Friday rose after the week’s strong gains, with traders upbeat as the chances of former US vice president Joe Biden winning the US election increased and after the US Federal ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Group’s IPO Suspension a Reminder of Beijing’s Grip on Business
The last-minute intervention by Beijing came after Ant Group's founder Jack Ma criticized China's financial regulators. ( read original story ...)
Net foreign fund outflow hits US$15.45bn: FSC
With foreign investors selling off local shares amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan saw a net foreign fund outflow of US$15.45 billion in the first 10 months of the year, compared with a net foreign ... ( read original story ...)
HK’s Lam praised in Beijing; calls for end to US meddling
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam (林鄭月娥) yesterday called on the US to stop interfering in the territory, and that she had discussed COVID-19 controls and economic relief with mainland Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Group IPO explainer: What’s next for Jack Ma’s fintech ambitions in China after stock market delay?
After the US$37 billion mega initial public offering was suspended by regulators, investors are anxious to see what happens next. ( read original story ...)
Acer Reports Q3 2020 Results: Highest in Nearly Ten Years
Acer announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2020: consolidated revenues were NT$80.06 billion, up 27.3% year-on-year (YoY); gross profits were NT$8.40 billion with 10.5% margin; ... ( read original story ...)