Taiwan teachers’ pension pots cut under government reform

TAIPEI Public school teachers in Taiwan will see annual interest payments on their pension pots slashed to zero from 2021 under reforms passed by lawmakers on Thursday that are designed to keep the island's pension system solvent Teachers currently earn ... ( read original story ...)

U.S. plans to sell Taiwan about $1.42 billion in arms

WASHINGTON The United States plans to sell Taiwan about $1.42 billion in arms, a proposal the Trump administration informed Congress about on Thursday, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said. "The administration had formally notified ... ( read original story ...)

Apple’s first store in Taiwan opens Saturday

The Forum at Apple Taipei 101 is home to Apple’s new in-store programming, “Today at Apple,” including 60 free, hands-on sessions. Apple Taipei 101 opens Saturday at 11 a.m., bringing Apple’s products, services and in-store experiences to customers ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan offers cancer treatment to China dissident Liu

Taiwan said Wednesday that it was willing to offer cancer-stricken Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo treatment after prison officials granted him medical parole, in a move likely to rile Beijing. The offer came a day after China rejected criticism over its ... ( read original story ...)

Basketball: Taipei strikes gold in clash against Miners

Chinese Taipei came away as nine-point victors in an international friendly against the South East Australian Basketball League’s Ballarat Miners at the Mars Minerdome on Sunday. The scores were tied 41-41 at the main break, but the Ballarat GMHBA Miners ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei’s new luxury high-rise is doing the twist

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 ...)