Researchers at the University of Toronto said Apple's engraving service blocked 1,045 keywords in mainland China, 542 in Hong Kong, and 397 in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Asian markets drop on Fed taper talk, Delta fears
Markets fell in Asia on Thursday following a second straight day of losses on Wall Street in response to Federal Reserve minutes indicating it could begin withdrawing its huge financial support by the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan MOF Explains Withholding Tax Obligation for Overtime Payments
The Taiwanese Ministry of Finance Aug. 17 explained the withholding tax obligation for overtime payments to employees. The announcement explains: 1) the requirement for overtime income to be paid on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan set to extend stock day trading tax break – source
Taiwan is set on Thursday to extend a tax break for day trading on the stock market for another three years, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters, as it looks to support the bourse. TAIPEI, ... ( read original story ...)
Citizen Lab finds Apple’s China censorship process bleeds into Hong Kong and Taiwan
Despite Apple not having any legal obligation to perform political censorship in Taiwan, it has done so anyway. ( read original story ...)
New runway in the Taiwan Strait puts Beijing’s jets ever closer to Taiwan
China is to build an airport on reclaimed land in the contested Taiwan Strait, amid rising tensions and near-constant drills by its military forces.The £340 m ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan – U.S. Business Forum in the Midwest: Global Supply Chains: Fasteners, Hardware and the Auto Industry
In partnership with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, Crain’s Content Studio will host a three-part series of webcasts featuring experts and thought leaders discussing the mutually ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Rushes to Bring Money Back Home as Tax-Break Scheme Ends
Taiwanese companies made a last-minute rush to bring their money held overseas back home before a two-year government incentive program came to an end Monday, but total applications still fell well ... ( read original story ...)
Tsai says Taiwan needs to be stronger
Afghanistan’s return to Taliban rule following the withdrawal of US forces shows that Taiwan needs to be “stronger and more united” in ensuring its own defense, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said ... ( read original story ...)
NCC data show complaint surge
Complaints about telecom services surged by 75 percent annually in June, as more people worked and studied from home amid a nationwide level 3 COVID-19 alert, National Communications Commission (NCC) ... ( read original story ...)
Agencies agree to retain day trading tax cut
The Ministry of Finance, the Financial Supervisory Commission and the National Development Council on Tuesday night reached a consensus on extending the transaction tax cut for day trading for two or ... ( read original story ...)
A $13 Billion Sneaker Fortune Started on a Pig Farm in Taiwan
When Zhang Congyuan started his sneaker business more than three decades ago, he couldn’t afford a regular factory, so he converted a pig farm next to paddy fields in western Taiwan. Today, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Taiwan Officials To Hold Security Talks Over Joint China Threat
The semi-official dialogue will mark the first-ever security talks between representatives from Japan and Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
ASUS aims to double its smartphone shipments this year to 1 million units
Just a few days back, ASUS launched its latest gaming smartphones — ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro in its home market China. The phones, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G SoC, are ... ( read original story ...)
China send 11 warplanes into Taiwan’s airspace during war games and threatens ‘immediate’ invasion sparking WW3 fears
CHINA has sent 11 warplanes into Taiwan’s airspace during war games, threatening “immediate” invasion. The six fighter jets, two bombers and three surveillance aircraft flew into ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Excellence Launches “Sharing Is Caring” Global Campaign Following Press Conference Kick-Off
Following a successful August 11 press conference to global audiences, Taiwan Excellence announced the official launch of its " Sharing is Caring, Taiwan Excellence " global charity campaign. This ... ( read original story ...)