The winds of geopolitics seem to be blowing in Taiwan’s favour. The US-China trade war, Covid-19 and Hong Kong’s national security law are helping the island’s reshoring initiative. Next, it should ... ( read original story ...)
Why are Hongkongers moving to Taiwan? Cheaper real estate, more space – and citizenship by investment for just US$200,000
Hongkongers and expats are increasingly looking to pastures new – and the island’s cultural familiarity and sound investment opportunities make it a top choice ... ( read original story ...)
Kimpton grows Asia-Pacific footprint
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is growing its Asia Pacific footprint in October with two new openings in Bangkok and Tokyo. Located in central Bangkok's Langsuan area, the Kimpton Bangkok Maa-Lai is ... ( read original story ...)
National security law drives spike in Hongkongers seeking Taiwanese passports – with citizenship by investment for just US$200,000
Hongkongers have long enjoyed visiting Taiwan, but since last year, more have been considering making a permanent move. Immigration specialist Pamir Law Group, along with property search platform www. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and US move closer to Bilateral Trade Agreement
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen addressed one of the primary irritants in the U.S.-Taiwan trade relationship last week by relaxing regulations on pork imports containing the steroid ractopamine. Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
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 ...)
Avoid War, Defend America, Recognize Taiwan | Opinion
The way to stop Xi Jinping is to make clear that he will have to go through the U.S. and its friends in order to take Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
3-year-old girl safe after being lofted by kite in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A 3-year-old girl in Taiwan was reported safe after becoming caught in the strings of a kite and lifted several meters into the air.The uni ... ( read original story ...)
China threatens ‘military mission’ north of Taiwan till Sep 4
China on Friday threatened to conduct a "military mission" anytime from now till September 4 in the north of the Taiwan strait, provoking Taipei to warn Beijing against any attempt to annex the ... ( 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 ...)
Taiwan officially picks team US in 5G security dispute
A joint declaration has removed any doubt about where the island nation, which China thinks it owns, stands on the matter of 5G security. ( read original story ...)
Where does Biden stand on China and Taiwan?
The Democratic nominee has made a number of inconsistent statements about China, a pressing national security matter. ( read original story ...)
Huawei in ‘survival mode’ as suppliers race to beat US deadline
TAIPEI -- Huawei Technologies and its suppliers ... serious threat to Huawei because American technology and intellectual property -- from software to equipment and materials -- is a fundamental ... ( 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 ...)