Taiwan’s currency may again underperform its Asian peers in any rally after the Federal Reserve starts easing policy, given a considerable interest rate disadvantage and local firms’ stronger incentives to hold the dollar. The Taiwan dollar rose 2.8% ...
Taipei’s former mayor arrested in graft probe
A former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party was arrested early on Saturday as part of a graft probe of a major property development in the Taiwanese capital.
Politics aside, Taipei zoo’s giant panda Yuanyuan turns 20
Giant pandas are native only to China, and Beijing bestows them as a sign of political amity. Yuanyuan and Tuantuan arrived in Taiwan during a period of relative calm between the sides, which split ...
Taiwan investigators to rule on further detention of former presidential candidate amid graft probe
Taiwan investigators are to rule on the further detention of a former presidential candidate amid graft allegations.
Ko Wen-je arrested in corruption case
An investigation into alleged corruption involving Ko and several others in the redevelopment of Core Pacific City in Taipei started amid suspicion about an increase in the floor area ratio (FAR) for ...
Too hot in Taipei? Your gelato is ready for its close-up
TAIPEI -- Millennials and Generation Zers on the hunt for Instagram-worthy sweets are driving an evolution in Taipei's dessert scene. In the Taiwanese capital's trendsetting East District, Le Buno serves gelato in carved-out fruit for an added visual punch.
Taiwan says China lacks ability for invasion – but warns Beijing is building new weapons
China lacks the ability to fully invade Taiwan but is developing new hypersonic weapons and other methods to threaten the island, Taipei ’s defence ministry has warned.
Taiwan’s 3rd-largest political party head arrested over corruption scandal
Prosecutors in Taiwan have arrested the leader of Taiwan's third-largest political party for alleged corruption involving a shopping center project. Taiwanese media say Ko Wen-je, the chairman of the Taiwan People's Party, or TPP, is suspected of having ...
Former Taiwan Opposition Leader Held on Corruption Allegations
Ko Wen-je, former leader of Taiwan’s opposition party, was arrested after almost 19 hours of interrogation in connection with a property development scandal that occurred while he was mayor of Taipei. Ko was taken into custody late Friday night due to ...
No 2 US diplomat ends Pacific tour to bolster regional ties as Taiwan flap rankles Beijing
Tonga, Vanuatu and New Zealand dotted itinerary as long-time envoy touted coordination with Nato and warned of China’s ‘provocative actions’.
Giant panda celebrates her 20th birthday in Taiwan: ‘Funny and cute’
Panda Yuanyaun has turned twenty-years-old first arriving at the Taipei Zoo in 2008 with zookeepers gifting a special cake and visitors all celebrating the female panda's birthday.
How Sundance Asia Is Helping Taiwan Boost Local Filmmakers
How did the organizers of this year’s Sundance Asia mark their return to Taiwan? By growing the festival in every way possible. For the second year in a row, Sundance Asia returned to Taipei. The expansion of the festival’s programming was a reflection of Taiwan’s efforts to boost filmmaking in the region.
Taipei former mayor arrested in graft probe
A former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party was arrested early on Saturday as part of a graft probe of a major property development in the Taiwanese capital.
‘Must be a mistake’: Pacific leaders remove Taiwan from document after China complaint
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The Pacific Islands Forum has removed references to Taiwan from a communiqué issued on Friday after the region’s annual leaders meeting, after complaints by China’s envoy. The bloc of 18 ...
Pacific leaders remove Taiwan from communique after China complaint
SYDNEY (Reuters) - The Pacific Islands Forum has removed references to Taiwan from a communique issued on Friday after the region's annual leaders meeting, after complaints by China's envoy. The bloc of 18 nations includes three members with diplomatic ...
Ko questioned over Core Pacific
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) was questioned by prosecutors yesterday over suspected involvement in a corruption scandal related to the Core Pacific City (京華城購物中心) development ...