Goldman Sachs has upgraded its recommendation for Taiwan stocks, and says it "looks good under the hood." The benchmark Taiex has taken a beating in recent weeks, and is leading losses among major ... ( read original story ...)
Fake news alert: Taiwan fights disinformation as COVID surges
Rinsing your mouth with hot water for 30 minutes and swallowing will allow your stomach acid to kill COVID-19. Taking a hot bath regularly will also prevent you from getting the virus. These are just ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considering providing AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan -newspaper
The Japanese government is considering providing part of the national supply of COVID-19 vaccines secured from AstraZeneca PLC (AZN.L) to Taiwan, Japan's Sankei newspaper reported on Friday, citing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Prays for Rain and Scrambles to Save Water
Some of the island’s lakes and reservoirs have nearly run dry. And water restrictions have forced many residents to modify how they shower, wash dishes and flush. ( read original story ...)
Blank cheque firm PTK merges with Israel’s Valens, says SPACs will become more mainstream
If successful, the de-SPAC transaction could close in the fall of 2021 and give Valens a post-money valuation of about $1.16 billion. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shares Likely Rangebound On Friday.
The Taiwan stock market on Thursday ended the four-day winning streak in which it had jumped more than 600 points or 3.8 percent. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan must choose between virus and politics
Should they accept assistance from a country that wants to see Taiwan cease to exist as a self-governing entity? Or, to put it another way, is the virus more important than politics? So far, Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
John Cena’s apology after Taiwan comment feels like a ‘forced confession,’ free speech advocate says
Suzanne Nossel explains why she finds John Cena’s apology to China “troubling” after he called Taiwan a country during an interview for his upcoming film. ( read original story ...)
Taipei under pressure to work with China to secure vaccines
TAIPEI • Taiwan's government faces mounting pressure to work with China to obtain Covid-19 vaccines, a politically unpalatable option for officials in Taipei struggling with an outbreak that risks ... ( read original story ...)
‘China has something to hide’: Beijing stumbles on lab leak probe as Western democracies tout Taiwan
President Joe Biden’s decision to “redouble” intelligence efforts to trace the origin of the coronavirus pandemic could intensify international distrust of Beijing and hurt the Chinese Communist ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Taiwan working on ‘room temperature’ DNA vaccine to combat Covid-19
Scientists say a vaccine using the radical new technology could be ready to enter human clinical trials by the end of the year after tests on mice and hamsters. ( read original story ...)
Business climate monitor shows a continued boom
The government’s business climate monitor for last month flashed “red” for a third straight month, indicating a booming economy that has not yet reflected a recent surge in COVID-19 infections in the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Taiwan chip maker TSMC confirms second coronavirus infection but says operations not affected
Global foundry leader TSMC confirmed its second case of coronavirus infection among staff, but added that its chipmaking operations would not be affected. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s falling birth rate sends population towards ‘super-aged’ status
The island recorded more deaths than births last year, meaning its population officially contracted for the first time. ( read original story ...)
First Tesla Battery in Taiwan’s Grid: Who Leads The Charge Now?
Following its deployments to Australia, California and Texas, Tesla’s utility-scale battery storage system has quietly entered Taiwan, just in time for a major power outrage across the country. ( read original story ...)
Does the Jih Sun deal presage much-needed banking consolidation in Taiwan?
Record profits and fines, a big loss in Indonesia, Citi’s retail departure and a once-in-a-generation merger: it has been a strange year for Taiwan’s over-crowded banking sector ... ( read original story ...)