Connet Santos and her family have been renting an apartment for two decades as they could not save enough funds to buy a house in one of the least affordable property markets in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Top US general says China currently lacks military capability to take Taiwan by force
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley told Congress yesterday that while China’s long-term goal remains to unite Taiwan with the mainland eventually, the Chinese military is not yet capable of ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan, Taiwan host global discussions on trade secrets protection
U.S., Japan, Taiwan host global discussions on trade secrets protection. ROC Central News Agency. 06/17/2021 10:36 PM. Taipei, June 17 (CNA) A virtual global workshop on trade sec ... ( read original story ...)
Will a new Chip Czar guarantee China’s success? It’s a moon shot
Vice Premier Liu He is an obvious and worthy choice to spearhead the development of future semiconductor technologies. The leapfrog strategy has merit, but history does Beijing no favors when it comes ... ( read original story ...)
Will a Chip Czar Guarantee China Success? It’s a Moon Shot
The leapfrog strategy has merit, but history does Beijing no favors when it comes to semiconductor advancement. ( read original story ...)
Central bank lifts GDP forecast to 5%
The central bank yesterday kept its policy rates in place, while raising its forecast for GDP growth this year from 4.53 percent to 5.08 percent, saying that this month’s COVID-19 outbreak has had ... ( read original story ...)
6 Most Exclusive Apartment Buildings in Asia: Hannam The Hill, The Estate, And More
From Bangkok to Seoul, Shenzhen and more, we’re letting you know the residential buildings which are the most exclusive in Asia. ( read original story ...)
These Are The Most Exclusive Apartment Buildings In Asia
From Bangkok to Seoul, Shenzhen and more, we’re letting you know the residential buildings which are the most exclusive in Asia. ( read original story ...)
AmCham Taiwan’s 2021 White Paper to Report Record for Issues Resolved
White Paper to Report Record for Issues Resolved. Thirteen issues raised in the 2020 Taiwan White Paper published by the American Chamber of Commerce in Tai ... ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian federal property to be given to local Aborigines for homesteading
The US is giving Native Hawaiians surplus land as compensation for hectares that were meant for homesteading, but used instead by the federal government. The land transfer also attempts to help right ... ( read original story ...)
Manila among region’s costliest property sites
MANILA is among the most expensive in the region for property buyers and renters, according to a study by United Kingdom-based Online Mortgage Advisor. Workers on the average annual salary in Manila ... ( read original story ...)
Senior Taiwan and US officials move to resume trade talks
Taipei has signalled it is keen to restart discussions on the Trade and Investment Agreement after the process stalled under the Trump administration. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Cram school instructors might lose pay
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the education sector, with some cram schools and tutoring centers saying they might soon be unable to pay their instructors due to the extension of a ... ( read original story ...)
Tumon garage owners move forward with security and permits
Sen. James Moylan and architect Brent Weise visited the abandoned Tumon garage on Thursday to discuss the building's security and demolition plans. ( read original story ...)
Now, more than ever, the time is right for a Taiwan-US bilateral trade agreement
Current Taiwan-US trade relations. For over 70 years now, the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the United States (U.S.) have forged a rock-solid relationship based on shared values ... ( read original story ...)
Manila 2nd least affordable city in Asia for buying property — research
UK-based mortgage company Online Mortgage Advisor’s recent research found Manila did even 'worse' than property hotspots Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Taipei in Taiwan, and Seoul in South Korea in terms of ... ( read original story ...)