Domestically, China faces a challenging recovery from three years of the president's draconian and ham-fisted zero-Covid policy and fragile confidence among consumers and businesses ...
February tax revenue rises 24.6 percent
The government last month collected NT$95.6 billion (US$3.1 billion) in tax revenue, up 24.6 percent from February last year, thanks to more working days that boosted personal income, securities ...
Keelung can avoid MRT financial woes, minister says
The plan to construct a 16.5km MRT line connecting Badu Railway Station in Keelung and Nangang Railway Station in Taipei was finalized during the administration of former Keelung mayor Lin Yu-chang ...
Feng Shui-based home in Malibu comes to market for $69M
One all-encompassing feature distinguishes a furnished beachfront home in Malibu now listedfor $68.8 million – feng shui design. Dr. Wei-Tzuoh Chen and his wife, Carrie Chen, have put their ...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Expanding in the West
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing may be giving up some of its leading profitability, all in the name of retaining key customers and relationships in the U.S.
China should pursue ‘peaceful reunification’ to resolve ‘Taiwan question’, Premier Li Keqiang tells annual meeting of parliament
China's Premier Li Keqiang says its armed forces should devote greater energy to training under combat conditions and boost combat preparedness.
China sets modest economic targets as it seeks to bounce back from Covid woes
The “work report” speech on Sunday also touched on foreign affairs and re-emphasised the Chinese Communist party’s (CCP’s) aim to annex Taiwan. Budget papers confirmed ... zero-Covid policy and a ...
Will Philippines’ expanded military pact drag Manila into possible US-China conflict over Taiwan?
The Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement is due to be renewed for second 10-year lease, allowing the US military to access 9 Philippine sites, up from the current 5; Politicians ...
A Feng Shui-Inspired Malibu Home Hits the Market for $68.8 Million
The property appeared on the market in 2015 for $53 million, but the owners said they weren’t serious about selling ...
Taiwan ranks fourth in economic freedom index
Taiwan was among the only four countries that made it into the “Free” category in the Index of Economic Freedom released by the US Heritage Foundation this week. Taiwan’s score rose 0.6 points from ...
China Sends Fighter Jets Near Taiwan as US Approves Arms Sale
China sent the most warplanes near Taiwan in nearly two months, a move that comes as the US approved the sale of $619 million worth of arms to the democratically run island.
House transactions rise after holiday slump
The property market was affected by volatility on the local bourse ... Final decision will be at the discretion of the Taipei Times.
Mortgage rates hit seven-year high: central bank
Interest rates for new mortgages in January climbed to a seven-year high of 1.953 percent at the nation’s five major state-run banks, while new house loans fell to a four-year low, as rising borrowing ...
Property Dispute To Body Parts In Soup: 8 Facts About The Gruesome Murder Of Abby Choi
Abby Choi Tin-fung (蔡天鳳) was a socialite, model, and influencer with over 111,000 followers on Instagram. According to Next Apple Taiwan, she was from a wealthy family who r ...
7 Best Luxury Hotels In Taipei For Your Next Trip
Taipei is a vibrant and exciting city, full of modern luxuries and culture. If you’re looking to stay in a luxurious hotel while visiting this beautiful city, we’ve got you covered! In this article, ...
The Chic Home: Clean, clutter-free look for former expats’ Upper Thomson terraced house
Bright, contemporary elements juxtaposed against traditional furnishings make this terraced house a modern home. Read more at straitstimes.com.