BOISE (KIVI) — Idaho Gov. “Butch” Otter, State Department of Agriculture Director Celia Gould, representatives of the Taiwan Flour Mills Association, and Idaho wheat industry officials signed an agreement Wednesday supporting U.S. wheat exports over ... ( read original story ...)
In response to refugee crisis, Taiwan NGO to open branch in Jordan
Eight young Taiwanese volunteers came to Jordan in August with TFCF to conduct cultural performances and handicraft teaching for children in the refugee camps of Azraq and Zaatari (Photo courtesy TFCF) TAIPEI — Taiwan Fund for Children and Families (TFCF ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Selects Lesbian Documentary ‘Small Talk’ as Oscar Contender
(Variety) Taiwan has selected documentary “Small Talk” as its contender in the Academy Awards foreign-language film category. Directed by Huang Hui-Chen, the film is “a meditative exploration” into Huang and her lesbian mother’s past as a ... ( read original story ...)
Vatican officials offer eulogies for former Taiwan Archbishop
TAIPEI: A requiem Mass for retired Archbishop Matthew Kia Yen-wen of Taipei was held Sept. 16 at Holy Family Church in the Taiwanese capital. He died Aug. 22 at age 92. Eulogies from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican's Secretary of State, and Cardinal ... ( read original story ...)
Low income earners are major credit card spenders in Taiwan
Taipei, Sept. 23 (CNA) Low income earners have been Taiwan's major credit card spenders over the past two years, with those earning less than NT$750,000 (US$24,824) per annum accounting for a majority of total credit card spending, the National Credit Card ... ( read original story ...)
Key suspect in Atio Castillo killing not in Taiwan —TECO
Ralph Cabales Trangia, a key suspect in the fatal hazing of University of Santo Tomas law student Horacio "Atio" Castillo III, was en route to Chicago when he passed through Taiwan, according to Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (TECO). In a statement ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei authority in PH confirms hazing suspect Trangia flies to Chicago
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines said in an official statement on Friday that Ralph Cabales Trangia, one of the suspects tagged in the fatal hazing of law student Horacio Castillo III, did not enter Taiwan, but instead flew ... ( read original story ...)
Unique Soup Restaurants in Taipei
Taiwanese beef noodle soup has gained international fame in recent years, and CNN Travel has recently featured an article on "World's Most Expensive Beef Noodle Soup" sold in Taiwan. But Taiwanese cuisine has much more to offer. From intestines to seafood ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayor refuses to meet new police chief forced upon him
The newly inaugurated Taipei City Police Department Commissioner Chen Jia-chang has yet to meet with Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, who described Chen's appointment by the central government as a disrespectful ambush. Chen, the former Taichung Police Commissioner ... ( read original story ...)
6 Halal Restaurants in Taipei for International Cuisines
Head down to Yunus Halal Restaurant if you’re craving for sumptuous halal Thai food. Feast on a selection of mouth-watering versions of their best-selling Thai dishes, from Tom Yum to beef, chicken and vegetable dishes. There is also a large prayer room ... ( read original story ...)
CAL to promote direct flights to London with British day in Taipei
Taipei, Sept. 22 (CNA) China Airlines (CAL), Taiwan's largest carrier, will hold a "Fly U.K. Now!" British day fair at the Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei Saturday in celebration of its resumption of Taipei-London direct flight services. Visitors will ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex
Taipei, Sept. 22 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Friday, shedding NT$0.017 to close at NT$30.191. Turnover totaled US$549 million during the trading session. The greenback opened at NT$30.215, and moved between NT$30.160 and NT$30.240 ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysian fan runs into Jay Chou in Taipei cafe, no longer has regrets in life
How would react if you ran into your favourite celebrity? Most of us would probably try not to flip out and get a selfie or autograph -- if we ever got that lucky. For a Malaysian girl visiting Taipei, however, she was indeed blessed enough to bump into ... ( read original story ...)
PSI opens shop in Taipei, its third Asia-Pacific build this year
Still in the mood of expansion, Swiss CRO PSI has opened an office in Taipei, making it its third new establishment set up this year in the Asia-Pacific region. This follows hard on the heels of the CRO’s new business launch in Seoul just a few days ago ... ( read original story ...)
Google inks $1.1bn smartphone deal with Taiwan’s HTC
Google has broadened its smartphone manufacturing operations with an agreement to pay $1.1bn to transfer about 2,000 staff from Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC. The companies have also inked a separate non-exclusive licence agreement for HTC’s ... ( read original story ...)
Uptick in China-Taiwan travel gives little signal on cross-Strait relations
A turnround in the numbers of Chinese travelling to Taiwan should not necessarily be taken as a signal of any change in China’s policy towards Taiwan, an expert says. Taiwan officials recorded 249,999 visits made by Chinese to Taiwan in August, up from ... ( read original story ...)