The phrase “lying flat” has become popular among young Chinese. Rather than toil away at a job that offers limited possibilities for promotion or prosperity, it is better to take it easy and live a ... ( read original story ...)
Wall St posts record as financials rally
Financials led sector advances followed by energy ... Final decision will be at the discretion of the Taipei Times. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan in Time: The last train to Tamsui
Despite being 10 cars longer than usual, the Tamsui-bound train was packed to the brim on the morning of July 16, 1988. Passengers leaned out the window to soak in the scenery, and the train arrived ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei’s top cause of death still cancer
Seven of the top 10 causes of death in Taipei last year were chronic diseases, with cancer leading the list for the 49th consecutive year, the Taipei Department of Health said on Monday. A total of 17 ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares slip after Wall St, bond yields fall
Benchmarks fell in Taipei, Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney and Shanghai, but rose in Hong Kong. US futures were higher and the yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose to 1.33 percent. On Thursday it fell to 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Zenfone 8 likely to come in India soon as ASUS 8Z: Report
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS is likely to launch its Zenfone 8 smartphone in India soon as ASUS 8Z. The company has confirmed via a tweet by Dinesh Sharma, Business Head, Commercial PC and Smartphone, ... ( read original story ...)
The threat of China invading Taiwan is growing every day. What the U.S. can do to stop it.
The Chinese military has already begun gray zone operations. An all-out attack on Taiwan looms if Beijing continues to escalate. ( read original story ...)
Haiti Police Search Streets Near Taiwan’s Embassy
Taiwan's foreign ministry says Haitian police have arrested 11 armed suspects who tried to break into the its embassy in Port-au-Prince. It gave no details of the suspects' identities or a reason for ... ( read original story ...)
Routes: UK eyes late summer reopening, SFO to get more warm-weather routes, rowdy fliers get fined
In this week’s roundup, the Transportation Security Administration is encouraging travelers to join its PreCheck program as screening lines grow longer; the U.K. opens the door a bit to international ... ( read original story ...)
11 suspects behind assassination of Haitian President arrested within Taiwan’s embassy
President of Haiti have been arrested in the island's Taiwanese embassy, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry stated on June 9. According to The Wall Street Journal, the suspects had entered the embassy's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Digital Minister Audrey Tang to attend Olympics opening event
Tang is the youngest minister in Taiwan's history and is also a renowned programmer and entrepreneur. She gained recognition in Japan after developing a series of useful smartphone apps to combat ... ( read original story ...)
A View From the Top of Taiwan’s Tallest Building
For most citizens and long-term residents, Taipei 101 is likely not on their radar as a source of leisure and entertainment, though some recently added ... ( read original story ...)
InterContinental Hotels to launch a Kaohsiung property
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) is to launch a new luxury property, InterContinental Kaohsiung, in the fourth quarter, unfazed by a business freeze in the local hospitality industry amid a ... ( read original story ...)
Clean Science IPO: Know status here after final day of subscription
Speciality chemical manufacturer Clean Science and Technology's initial public offer was subscribed 93.41 times on the final day of subscription on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Clean Science IPO subscribed 93.41 times on final day of subscription
GR Infraprojects IPO subscribed 102.58 times F&O 15 July outlook ... including China, Europe, the US, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. The offer was managed by Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited, Axis ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Taiwan says 11 arrested at its Haiti embassy
Taiwan’s foreign ministry says Haitian police have arrested 11 armed suspects who tried to break into the its embassy in Port-au-Prince. “As for whether the suspects were involved in the assassination ... ( read original story ...)