Mad Minute stories from Monday, August 31st

Justin Preedom stole a school bus and drove back to Avon, New York, on Monday, according to a statement from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty. Preedom was arraigned and released on his ... ( read original story ...)

Start trade talks with Taiwan, now

Taiwan made a recent overture for trade negotiations, which is a welcome chance to move toward a free trade agreement or its equivalent, which would help the US economically and strategically. Failing ... ( read original story ...)

Ministry eyes a September start to third stimulus

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday said that it hopes to begin accepting applications next month from the manufacturing and exhibition industries for the government’s “Stimulus 3.0” ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of Korea slashes growth forecast

The Bank of Korea yesterday cut its growth forecast and held its policy rate at a record low amid mounting pressure on policymakers to take more action to counter the economic hit amid the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)

HK buyers rush for UK properties after new law

Property agents said they sold more than double the number ... Final decision will be at the discretion of the Taipei Times. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電) yesterday said it is ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan faces watery future: Greenpeace

If Taiwan fails to curb its carbon dioxide emissions over the next 30 years, rising sea levels and storm surges would pose a threat to millions of residents in the six special municipalities, ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Government Robs Its People

"Taiwan's enforcement agency illegally auctioned Tai Ji Men's property today. That's why we are so outraged! This is a case of gross injustice!" she said. Tai Ji Men doesn't owe the government any ... ( read original story ...)