TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Lighting from a thunderstorm in Hsinchu County’s Baoshan Township on Sunday (March 31) night caused a fire in a pigeon loft that killed 38 racing pigeons.
China Doubles Down on Friction in Taiwan’s Front-Line Islands
Beijing has warned it is watching closely as Taiwan prepares to hold military drills a stone's throw from China's shores.
How Taiwan Stores $400 Million Worth of Its Most Consumed Liquor in Abandoned Underground Military Facilities
In an abandoned military complex 200 km off the coast of mainland Taiwan, the nation’s most popular alcohol is produced, stored and shipped from massive underground bunkers. The distillery belongs to ...
First-home buyer subsidy to boost house prices: poll
Housing transactions could total 81,000 to 85,000 units this quarter, suggesting a spike of up to 32 percent year-on-year, Chen said, adding that the government’s interest subsidy for first-home ...
Chang Hwa Bank eyes stable growth
State-run Chang Hwa Commercial Bank (CHB, 彰化銀行) said yesterday it is looking at stable profit growth this year on the back of improving loan demand, as exports and private investments come out of the ...
US Charges China-Backed Hackers With 14 Years of Cyberattacks
The hackers were allegedly part of a network run by Beijing's spy agency that targeted China critics and intellectual property.
Property Crisis Looms Large Over China’s Economy
While Beijing's latest economic report shows glimmers of hope, its cratering housing market is still the elephant in the room.
What’s Next for China’s Distressed Property Developers
Welcome to our TOPLive coverage of Bloomberg’s China Credit Forum. The nation’s $13 trillion credit market offers both risks and opportunities, and we’ll talk to some of the best-informed experts on ...
Montreal Casino Pays Out $1.8 Million Bad Beat Jackpot
Seven-figure bad beat jackpots have become the norm for Playground. In October, the poker club paid out a CAD $1.3 million ($957,149 USD) jackpot with the hand’s loser grabbing CAD $537,627 ($392,666) ...
This Global Hotel Group Scores Big Points Showcasing Local Foods
M has earned a solid gold reputation for being a different kind of accommodation, one that showcases sassy artwork and tech-centric amenities and local foods.
Property Transactions in Taiwan Expected To Set Record High This Year – TaiwanPlus News
Experts are predicting record transaction volume in Taiwan's housing market this year, up to as much as 60% more than last year. That's as the peak season for house buying in Taiwan approaches around ...
36 Chinese military aircraft detected around Taiwan
The incursion, an uptick from yesterday’s tally, is perceived as a reaction to the island’s recent political outreach to Europe.
Student alleges friend convinced him to amputate legs to claim $1.7 million in insurance money
According to local media reports ...
If he’s hostile, he won’t be there long: Trump warns Rudd
Donald Trump warns Kevin Rudd that his tenure as ambassador is at risk should he win the presidency in November. Follow updates here.
Hiyes International, Golden Friends bullish on growth prospects this year
Housing agency Hiyes International Co (海悅國際開發) and elevator maker Golden Friends Corp (崇友實業) are expecting stable business growth this year, as the local property market ... at a brokerage firm in ...
Taiwan’s concerns grow over Quemoy waters as mainland China steps up ‘normal’ patrols
The mainland coastguard said on Friday that its patrols were legal that it would “continue to step up patrols to protect the legitimate rights and interests, safety and property of Chinese fishermen, ...