Hong Kong actor Wong He, who's known for his role as a firefighter in TVB action drama "Burning Flame", has suffered a nosebleed after taking a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test at the Taoyuan ... ( read original story ...)
College camps a cause for concern
The National Federation of Teachers’ Unions held a news conference on March 7 to criticize National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech) for creating a commodity from newly introduced ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s IPO market bucks global slump thanks to megadeals
The Asia-Pacific market had 16% fewer IPOs during the quarter -- 188 companies -- but the proceeds rose 18% to $42.7 billion. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Ukraine, and Spending Other People’s Money
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some conservative hawks — like those connected with the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) — have been squawking about the need for the United States to not ... ( read original story ...)
The High Price of Neglecting Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
A disconnect between U.S. foreign policy and its economic agenda continues to persist as Washington looks to develop its Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. While details of the soon-to-be released plan ... ( read original story ...)
Land sales fall to three-year low
Land transactions last quarter fell to a three-year low of NT$44.5 billion (US$1.55 billion), as credit controls and interest rate increases generated caution among developers, the local branch of ... ( read original story ...)
Regulator to crack down on marketing to older people
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is to tighten regulations on local financial companies marketing to the elderly, after finding that many banks and insurers last year sold unsuitable ... ( read original story ...)
Reforming TRA’s failing culture
A TRA Taroko Express train traveling eastward from New Taipei City to Taitung slammed into the crane truck ... This risk can only be mitigated through careful project management and project monitoring ... ( read original story ...)
As Ukraine crisis escalates, analysts draw parallels to Taiwan and warn of potential Chinese invasion
As the crisis in Ukraine continues to escalate, analysts are drawing parallels to Taiwan, warning of the frightening possibility of China invading the sovereign island. Martha MacCallum hears from ... ( read original story ...)
Prepare To Short Chinese Stocks As Taiwan War Threat Looms
Chinese leaders revealed on Friday that China will not impose financial sanctions on Russia in retaliation for the Ukraine invasion.It should be a wake-up for investors. Lighten up on Chinese stocks. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan in the Crosshairs
Cold War metaphors have crept into the public discourse about Taiwan. These analogies mislead more than they illuminate. ( read original story ...)
How difficult would it be for China to invade Taiwan?
As observers worry about the growing possibility, an invading force would still have huge challenges to overcome. ( read original story ...)
2 strategies for a post-Covid economy: S’pore, South Korea vs Taiwan, Hong Kong
While Singapore and South Korea have committed to easing Covid-19 restrictions, Hong Kong and Taiwan remain locked in to their zero-Covid stances. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tests ‘tank killer’ Javelin missiles in drills to deter potential Beijing attack
The missiles have been used against Russia's armoured vehicles during the invasion of Ukraine, whose resistance has been studied by Taipei Taiwanese marines and army units have used them to destroy ... ( read original story ...)
Wong He calls Taiwan healthcare worker ‘murderer’, calls police after PCR test leaves him bleeding
Most of us would have done at least one polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test during the two-year Covid-19 pandemic. While quite uncomfortable, we are left none the worst for it.That can't be said for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports 275 new COVID-19 cases
Taiwan on Monday reported 275 new COVID-19 cases, including 133 locally transmitted infections and 142 imported cases, said the island's disease monitoring agency. Of the new locally transmitted cases ... ( read original story ...)