Taiwan is unlikely to be taken off the U.S. currency watch list in that country's mid-April foreign exchange market report despite local media speculation, a top central bank official said Thursday. In light of U.S. President Trump's comments in March that ... ( read original story ...)
Review: Grand Hyatt Taipei
Weekend in Taipei: Introduction Review: Eva Air 777-300ER Houston to Taipei Review: Grand Hyatt Taipei Weekend in Taipei: Touring Taipei Weekend in Taipei: Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport Review: Cathay Pacific Taipei to Hong Kong Review: Cathay ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to build new subs
Taiwan's submarine project comes in the middle of a four-year design contract ... The announcement follows the March 21 visit to the nation's main sub base at the southern city of Kaohsiung by President Tsai Ing-wen, where she said she was determined ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to build eight submarines under indigenous shipbuilding project
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan plans to build eight submarines to bolster its current fleet of four ageing foreign-built vessels, a senior Taiwanese navy official said on Wednesday. "In our indigenous submarine project, we hope to be able to make eight ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's president guest raps in this music video that'll make you want to visit the island
As promotional videos go, it's... different. Taiwanese rapper Dwagie has a song called Light Up Taiwan singing the praises of his homeland, which he helpfully points out isn't Thailand or China. Dwagie, also known as Dog G, has worked with the American ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's capital is a city easy to worship
On the oldest streets of Taiwan's capital, some of its youngest adults bow their heads to pray. They're silently praying for protection, for love, and for wealth at the Xia-Hai City God Temple – the religious centre in Datong District, or old Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Small geothermal power plant considered near Taipei in Taiwan
... of a quarter of Taipei and if the central government launched a project to drill a 5km shaft into the chamber, it would solve the nation’s energy problem, Kao said. New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Yeh Hui-ching said that with the central government’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and Hong Kong: two cultures, one trip
Everyone knows that Hong Kong is the vibrant financial hub of Asia and that Taiwan leads the world with delicious rice noodles and the best cycling environment. But did you know that both destinations offer amazing scenery, trails, and golden beaches along ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam labels Taiwan drills on disputed island 'serious violation'
HANOI Vietnam on Thursday denounced Taiwan's military drills on and around a disputed South China Sea island, labeling them a serious violation of its sovereignty and a threat to maritime security. China claims most of the energy-rich waters through which ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan court acquits 'Sunflower Movement' protesters
A prominent Taiwanese activist-turned-lawmaker who stormed parliament in 2014 protesting a China trade pact was acquitted with 21 other demonstrators on Friday over their roles in the so-called "Sunflower Movement". The rallies three years ago, which saw ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei gives its assurance to Muslim tourists
MUSLIM travellers can now visit Taipei without worrying about halal facilities as the city is fast becoming a Muslim-friendly destination. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia representative James Chang Chi-Ping said necessary facilities are now ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Éclat – Boutique Taipei Accommodation Review
Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, lives with the memories of Sun Yat-Sen and Chian Kai-Shek, the founders of the Republic of China. In the recent time, this north Asian metropolis has been drawing attention as a hotspot of the tourism circuit. Taipei has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan by bike: How to cycle around the island in 12 days
(CNN)The policewoman switches on her patrol car siren and says "Let's go." A mechanical fault on my bicycle hardly seems justification for a police escort through downtown Chihshang to find a repair store. But Taiwan's Cycle Route No. 1 -- a two-wheeled ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ex-president Ma found innocent of secrets leak, libel
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's China-friendly former President Ma Ying-jeou was found innocent Tuesday of libel and leaking confidential information in a case involving suspected influence peddling by a powerful lawmaker. The Taipei District Court found Ma ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan director's courageous tale of family strife
Filmmaker Huang Hui-chen felt bound by labels while growing up in Taiwan -- impoverished, a school dropout and daughter of a lesbian Taoist priestess who she yearned to understand. Her award-winning directorial debut "Small Talk" is the culmination of two ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Tapping US, Itself for New Weapons
Taiwan is pursuing a two-pronged upgrade to its armed forces as people on the island worry about recent shows of force by powerful rival China during a political stalemate. Last week, the Taiwanese navy signed a memorandum of understanding with two local ... ( read original story ...)