Over the past four years, Taipei has spent NT$50 million (about US$1.6 million) on the project, which has established sustainable firefly populations in the Wenshan, Daan and Chungshan districts of the city. Taipei's achievement is not unprecedented ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan nudges up 2017 economic growth forecast to 2.15 pct
Taipei, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s central bank edged up its economic growth forecast for 2017 to 2.15 percent from 2.11 percent, thanks to buoyant export orders which are underpinned by a global economic upswing and strong demand for electronics. ( read original story ...)
Hopes and fears in Hong Kong, Taiwan amid China’s congress
HONG KONG – It wasn't just the dark-suited delegates in Beijing who were listening intently last week as Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined his grand ambitions to launch a twice-a-decade Communist Party congress. On China's peripheries there was ... ( read original story ...)
Ocean Grand Residence | Dahin Development + T. D. Lee Architect
Danshuei is a beautiful town surrounded by the largest Mangrove Ecosystem and the seaside landscape in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The project, ?Ocean Grand Residence? located in Danshuei very close to the natural environment with wonderful views of mountains ... ( read original story ...)
Kedahan nabbed over property scam
Taipei 101 tower and Tokyo tower, at its development. He said despite not having any approval from the various authorities including City Hall, the Land and Survey Department and Environmental Protection Department, the project had been promoted to ... ( read original story ...)
Ji fires 69 for 6-stroke lead at Taiwan Championship
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Eun-Hee Ji carded a 3-under 69 to open up a six-stroke lead after the third round of the Taiwan Championship on Saturday. Ji, who shared the overnight lead with Jenny Shin, recovered from a bogey on the par-4 5th with four birdies for a ... ( read original story ...)
Jenny Shin fires 67 to share lead at Taiwan Championship
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Jenny Shin shot a 5-under-par 67 for a share of the lead with Eun-Hee Ji after the second round of the Taiwan Championship on Friday. Shin offset a pair of bogeys with seven birdies at Miramar Resort and Country Club, including a birdie ... ( read original story ...)
Eun-Hee Ji takes 3-shot lead at Taiwan Championship
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Eun-Hee Ji carded a 6-under 66 to take a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Taiwan Championship on a rainy Thursday. Ji got off to a strong start with back-to-back birdies at the Miramar Resort and Country Club, and added ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Taiwan’s China Life to acquire traditional policies and riders spun off from Allianz Taiwan Life
* Says it plans to pay T$1 to acquire the traditional policies and riders spun off from Allianz Taiwan Life * Says it expects the transaction to enhance profitability through the increase of policies in force and assets * Says it expects its net profit can ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi swears to ‘defeat separatist attempts’ from Taiwan at Communist party congress
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a ceremony to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. AP Photo/Andy Wong, Pool BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ministry expresses ‘deep concern’ about Qualcomm’s antitrust fine
TAIPEI, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Taiwan's economics ministry said it is "deeply concerned" about the antitrust agency imposing a $775 million fine on Qualcomm Inc, in a rare public display of disagreement between authorities. Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission (FTC ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says its 23 million people will decide their future
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s government said on Wednesday that it was “absolutely” the right of Taiwan’s 23 million people to decide their future, after Chinese President Xi Jinping said any attempt to separate the island from China would be thwarted. ( read original story ...)
15 reasons why Taiwan should be your next adventure
The first non-stop flights from the UK to Taiwan in five years will launch in December, courtesy of China Airlines. From its 100 peaks above 3,000 metres to a toilet-themed restauurant, here are 15 reasons you should concern yourself visiting the Asian island. ( read original story ...)
China ready to ‘defeat’ Taiwan independence: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a stern warning to Taiwan Wednesday, saying that Beijing has the will and power to thwart any attempts at independence. Addressing a twice-a-decade gathering of the Communist Party in Beijing, Xi warned that China has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactur (TSM) Position Down in Latest Report from Dnb Asset Management As
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactur (NYSE:TSM). Dnb Asset Management As reports that it sold 50,485 shares in the previous quarter decreasing its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactur (TSM) by 18.6%. Its position was valued at $8,273,454,000 a decrease of $ ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hits Qualcomm with $773m antitrust fine
Regulators in Taiwan have become the latest to slap US chipmaker Qualcomm with an antitrust fine. The Taiwan Fair Trade Commission said on Wednesday that it has fined the San Diego-based company $NT23.4bn ($773m), accusing it of abusing its dominant ... ( read original story ...)