Taiwan stocks close at fresh 27-yr high

TAIPEI, June 26 (Reuters plans to drop daily reports on Taiwan stocks and foreign investor activity. They will be replaced with BUZZ items based on significant moves and a monthly table on foreign investor activity. Please send any queries to [Ataipei ... ( read original story ...)

Did Beijing just gain Panama and lose Taipei?

On the surface, Panama’s diplomatic switch from Taiwan to mainland China is a political victory for Beijing and a major setback for Taipei in a long diplomatic clash. But behind this smokeless war, there really is still no clear winner. It has been a ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei 2017 Torch Relay begins in Turin

The Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade Torch was officially lighted in the Italian city of Turin. The flame is set to burn until August 30, the date of the Universiade's Closing Ceremony at the Taipei Stadium in Taiwan. The Italian city was chosen as the venue ... ( read original story ...)

A new sex park for Taiwan?

The word on the street -- or on the Internet at least -- is that plans are afoot to develop an erotic entertainment attraction on the island's Southwest Coast National Scenic Area. After interest was aroused by details posted on the region's official ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei’s twisty high-rise will have a lobby that delights

Taipei's twisting green tower is on track for completion in the second quarter of next year. The Tao Zhu Yin Yuan (陶朱隱園) is a luxury high-rise designed to conserve energy, save water and suck up carbon emissions in downtown Taipei. It is also a ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan slams UN after students barred from Geneva visit

Taiwan fiercely criticised the United Nations Friday after its students were barred from visiting a public hearing in Geneva as Beijing seeks to further isolate the island internationally. It comes after Taiwan was excluded from a major World Health ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Lays Plans for $59 Billion in Renewable-Energy Finance

New energy, meet new finance. That’s the thinking of Taiwan’s government, which is starting to map out funding plans for a power system that can no longer rely on nuclear reactors. Prime Minister Lin Chuan’s administration aims to increase the share ... ( read original story ...)

Eat your way around Taipei

Shilin Night Market is packed with hungry shoppers, especially on a Saturday night. With more than 500 food stalls, small shops and restaurants, there are plenty of food options available to try. Anxious to get to Taipei and its cuisine, we booked the ... ( read original story ...)