Panama is opening diplomatic relations with China, the latest blow to Taiwan as Beijing’s leaders seek to isolate the self-governing island. Panama’s President Juan Carlos Varela announced the move in a national address on Monday night. China is the ... ( read original story ...)
Panama to Establish Ties With China in Blow to Taiwan
Panama is opening diplomatic relations with China, the latest blow to Taiwan as Beijing’s leaders seek to isolate the self-governing island. Panama’s President Juan Carlos Varela announced the move in a national address on Monday night. China is the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to get first LNG shipment from U.S. Sabine Pass: Reuters data
With a tanker expected to arrive in Taiwan within a day, the United States will increase the number of countries that have received liquefied natural gas from the Sabine Pass terminal in Louisiana to at least 23 of the 35 that can accept the vessels. ( read original story ...)
Apple is getting ready to launch its first store in Taiwan
Apple is opening its first store in Taiwan. CEO Tim Cook tweeted out a photo of the facade on the store on Sunday ahead of its official launch, believed to be later this month, 9to5Mac reported. It's a vast red paper artwork, created by Taiwanese artist ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan festival celebrates ‘tradition’ with pole dancers
Dozens of pole dancers performed on ornate neon floats at a festival in Taipei on Saturday in celebration of one of the island's more eyebrow raising cultural traditions. The event sought to promote Taiwan's famous "dian zi hua che" or "electronic flower ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks mostly flat, bargain-hunting loses steam ahead of weekend
TAIPEI, June 9 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 ...)
President highlights need for Baihe Reservoir improvement project
Taipei, June 9 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) was briefed on plans for the Baihe Reservoir improvement project in Tainan on Friday as ... With limited land available in Taiwan for new reservoirs, Baihe Reservoir plays an indispensable role ... ( read original story ...)
Huan ying deng ji! Air Canada Inaugurates Daily Year-Round Flights from Vancouver to Taipei
"Air Canada is very pleased to return to Taipei, an important and significant economic centre, as part of our ongoing global expansion," said Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. "Our Taipei flights are operated with our state-of ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Taipei familiar with Jalan Besar surface, eye upset vs. Singapore
Singapore's Asian Cup qualifying opponents Chinese Taipei will hold no fears about playing at Jalan Besar Stadium because of their familiarity with synthetic surfaces back home. The two nations, separated by only three spots in the FIFA rankings, will face ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC will consider Taiwan sites ahead of offshore ones for new foundry
TAIPEI Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world's largest contract chipmaker, will consider sites in Taiwan before offshore options when it decides the location of a multi-billion dollar foundry early next year, a company spokeswoman said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Mayday: This band can sell out 10 shows in one city
After Us," they project the innocence of a younger generation, with all its accompanying hope and heartbreak. Other artists from Taiwan have encountered difficulties in China for being outspoken about the island, which China regards as a breakaway province ... ( read original story ...)
The Bridge House in Tainan City, Taiwan / HAO Design
We recap some of the best exhibitions and projects on show. The post 2 ... New Manila Bay City of Pearl Project, Philippines Architecture, Building, Images New Manila Bay – City of Pearl Project Building in The Philippines, ... Wuxi Mansion of Canal ... ( read original story ...)
This ordinary commuter bus has been turned into a beautiful ‘forest’ in Taiwan
Gardens on buses were also introduced in Madrid last year, and saw their rooftops being filled with greenery in a measure designed to improve the city. While this project in Taiwan is a temporary one, residents are hoping it will become a permanent fixture. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Taiwan’s May exports expand for 8th month, but momentum may slow
* Shipments to China +6.4 pct y/y, U.S. +12.9 pct * Trade surplus with Unite States at $1.6 bln in Jan-May (Adds analyst comment in fourth paragraph) By Faith Hung and Roger Tung TAIPEI, June 7 Taiwan's exports in May expanded for the eighth straight month ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei records 35.5 degrees, tying for record high this year
Under a Pacific high pressure weather system, Taipei recorded a temperature of 35.5 degrees Celsius Wednesday, tying for the record high in the municipality this year, according to the Central Weather Bureau. The bureau said the weather was stable around ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks lose early gains in cautious mood
TAIPEI, June 7 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 ...)