Recall news

May 23, 2012 | NEWS

The following recall has been announced: (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's president set to start 2nd term under China's shadow, but with improved economic ties China shadow looming, Taiwan's Ma set for 2nd term 'World's oldest junk' returns to Taiwan Taiwan gets HK and Macau missions Taiwan city to offer dog poop lottery

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Next Media Animation Tackles iPhone 5 Rumors

May 23, 2012 | NEWS

In this latest video from the Taiwan animation news organization NMA, The ghost of Steve Jobs comes back to congratulate Darth Vader Tim Cook for stabbing a hippie in the back for literally sitting on the domain name iPhone5.com. Then, … (read the story…) Related items ASUS bringing Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX32A and UX32VD...

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Taiwan's free-trade woes

May 23, 2012 | NEWS

TAIPEI, Taiwan — It's all talk now, but a three-way pact between China, Japan and South Korea could create a rival to the world's largest free-trade zones in size. As such, it has Taipei more than a little concerned, namely since it could remove any competitive edge the tiny island has against its main...

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Iwicki wins freestyle title, Skyline grad headed to Taiwan | Prep sports news

May 23, 2012 | NEWS

Eastside Catholic freshman Matt Iwicki captured his third consecutive Washington State Wrestling Association freestyle state championship at Centralia High School, winning the 120 pound weight class over Brian Burchett of Seabeck. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan donates $30,000 for Kentucky storm recovery efforts Taiwan Authorizes State Fund to Step Into Stock Market Singapore...

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Toward universal coverage – Taiwan’s experience

May 23, 2012 | NEWS

National health insurance I. Preface The World Health Organization (WHO) attaches great importance to the establishment of health care systems. Its 2010 World Health Report focused on universal health care, and the 2012 World (read the story…) Related items ASUS bringing Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX32A and UX32VD to the US, prices tentatively start at...

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Ma Ying-jeou Inauguration: It's Time For Action In Taiwan

May 23, 2012 | NEWS

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday delivered an inaugural address that highlighted the central role of economic growth in solving many of the island's challenges, including the creation of better jobs. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan president pledges to continue engaging China Taiwan president takes office amid protests News Summary: Taiwan's Ma set for...

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Senior US lawmaker presses on jets in Taiwan

May 23, 2012 | NEWS

A senior US lawmaker said Monday that she spoke to Taiwan's leaders about the need to upgrade the island's air force, after the House of Representatives voted to force the sale of new F-16s. (read the story…) Related items ASUS bringing Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX32A and UX32VD to the US, prices tentatively start at...

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Taiwan Cooperative Bank Still In Talks To Sell Stake To BNP – Source

May 23, 2012 | NEWS

Taiwan Cooperative Bank is still in talks to sell a stake to BNP Paribas SA (BNP.FR), as part of the government-owned bank's plan to raise NT$18 billion (US$609.9 million) through a private share placement to replenish its capital, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday. (read the story…) Related items ASUS bringing Zenbook...

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Taiwan president says peace deal with China not a top priority

May 23, 2012 | BUSINESS

Taiwan’s president said this week that signing a peace accord with old foe China would be shelved for lack of popular support, as the island looks to economic and trade deals to keep improving ties between the two sides that once braced for war. (read more…) Related items SinoPac: Yuan Business Remains 'Minor' Earnings...

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Timing Good for NCKU to Get into Medical Technology: Academician

May 23, 2012 | BUSINESS

TAINAN, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Timing good for NCKU to get into medical technology: academician (read more…) Related items NCKU Grouper Technology Helps Farmers Cut Cost by 75% Irish Higher Education, NCKU Leaders Brainstorm Taiwan Students Need to Step Out of Comfort Zone: Academic NCKU Professor Provided Instant Images of Post-Disaster Japan Ambassador of Burkina Faso Thanks...

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Taiwan Singer Jay Chou Tops The 2012 Forbes China Celebrity List

May 22, 2012 | TELECOM

Veteran Taiwan singer Jay Chou tops the 2012 China Celebrity List published in the May issue of Forbes China, the licensed Chinese-language edition of Forbes. (read on…) Related items Taiwan's Jay Chou Tops The Forbes China Celebrity List Taiwan MP calls for fairness in LTE shift Taiwan market: HTC recaptures top handset vendor ranking...

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Taiwan's Jay Chou Tops The Forbes China Celebrity List

May 22, 2012 | TELECOM

Veteran Taiwan singer Jay Chou tops the 2012 China Celebrity List published in the May issue of Forbes China, the licensed Chinese-language edition of Forbes. (read on…) Related items Taiwan Singer Jay Chou Tops The 2012 Forbes China Celebrity List Taiwan MP calls for fairness in LTE shift Taiwan market: HTC recaptures top handset...

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Taiwan opposition pans Ma Ying-jeou's 'one ROC, 2 areas'

May 22, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

Taiwan's opposition legislators yesterday panned President Ma Ying-jeou's âone Republic of China, two areasâ statement in his inaugural address. Amid recent domestic tension over the âone coun ….. (read more here…) Related items Sharp, Hon Hai to jointly make panels in China -Nikkei Taiwan warns SEA: Watch out for Chinese military buildup Linde Expands...

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EM ASIA FX-Short-covering supports Asia FX, intervention talk lifts won

May 22, 2012 | FINANCE

* S.Korea suspected of selling dlr above 1,170 -dealers * Leveraged names buy Singapore dlr * Interbank players, exporters buy Taiwan dlr (Adds details, updates prices) By Jongwoo Cheon SINGAPORE, May … (continue…) Related items EM ASIA FX-Taiwan dlr drives Asia FX higher, but more gains doubted Taishin Financial Eyeing New York Life Taiwan...

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Banking on doubles

May 22, 2012 | FINANCE

THE doubles matches will be the deciding factors when Malaysia take on Denmark in a Group C tie at Wuhan Sports Gymnasium Centre today. (continue…) Related items Taiwan Shares May Inch Higher On Thursday Taishin Financial Eyeing New York Life Taiwan Unit – Report EM ASIA FX-Short-covering supports Asia FX, intervention talk lifts won...

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EM ASIA FX-Won sees worst week in 8 mths, Asia FX seen down more on Europe

May 22, 2012 | FINANCE

* S.Korea intervention estimated at over $1 bln -dealers * Won, Sing dlr, ringgit weekly loss largest since late Sept * European, U.S. investment banks sell Taiwan dlr (Adds details, updates prices) By … (continue…) Related items EM ASIA FX-Asia FX poised for monthly losses; Europe, China eyed EM ASIA FX-Short-covering supports Asia FX,...

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Taiwan vows to improve ties with mainland

May 22, 2012 | FINANCE

The inaugural speech by re-elected Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou yesterday showed his will to continue strengthening cross-Straits relations in his second four-year term, experts said. (continue…) Related items Taishin Financial Eyeing New York Life Taiwan Unit – Report EM ASIA FX-Short-covering supports Asia FX, intervention talk lifts won News Summary: Taiwan's Ma set for...

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Taiwan export orders contract again, outlook weak

May 22, 2012 | FINANCE

TAIPEI, May 21 – Orders for Taiwan’s exports contracted in April for a second month, against most forecasts for a small rise, pointing to a rocky road ahead for Asia’s exporters as Europe’s woes and a slowdown in China cut demand. Taiwan’s export orders, an indication of the strength of Asian exports and of...

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Tsang hopes for SAR-Taiwan pact

May 22, 2012 | FINANCE

Financial Secretary John Tsang Chun- wah said he hopes Hong Kong will sign a free trade agreement with Taiwan, and strengthen bilateral collaboration. (continue…) Related items Taishin Financial Eyeing New York Life Taiwan Unit – Report GigaMedia Announces First-Quarter 2012 Financial Results South American Silver Files First Quarter 2012 Financial Statements and MD&A and...

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Taiwan Stock Market Likely To Reclaim 7,200-Point Mark

May 22, 2012 | FINANCE

The Taiwan stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last five trading days since the end of the two-day losing streak in which it had fallen more than 105 points or 1.5 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange finished just above the 7,190-point plateau, and now traders are anticipating additional support...

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HSBC customers hit by computer glitch

May 21, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

Customers of banking giant HSBC were left unable to withdraw money or make card payments as a result of a server glitch yesterday. (read more here…) Related items Catering for demand from the industrial computer and machine tool manufacturing industries: DMP invests in development … Taiwan election result is a warning to opposition in...

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Taiwan president pledges to continue engaging China

May 21, 2012 | NEWS

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou pledged to continue with a policy of active cross-strait engagement which has improved ties with Beijing dramatically as he was sworn in for his second term in office. B ….. (read the story…) Related items Ma Ying-jeou Inauguration: It's Time For Action In Taiwan Taiwan president takes office amid protests...

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Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsNews Summary: Taiwan's Ma set for 2nd term

May 21, 2012 | NEWS

TENSIONS EASED: Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou has leveraged growing economic ties with China to reduce tensions to their lowest level since the two sides split in 1949. (read the story…) Related items Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsUS raises hope of sale of new fighters to Taiwan Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsChinese spies...

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Trans-Pacific 'ring of fire' eclipse wows sky-gazers

May 21, 2012 | NEWS

Millions of sky-gazers got the spectacle of a lifetime as a "ring of fire" solar eclipse crossed the Pacific from Asia to the United States, where it triggered whoops at festive viewing parties. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan set for first free trade area Taiwan's Ma Seeks to Join Trans-Pacific Partnership Taiwan's UMC...

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