Taiwan's economic growth for first-quarter 2021 is preliminarily estimated at 8.16%, the highest quarterly level since fourth-quarter 2010 and 1.96pp higher than the forecast 6.20% made in February ... ( read original story ...)
China opposes US’ unprecedented meeting invitation to Taiwan rep in France, calling it endorsement for Taiwan secessionists
China strongly opposed to the US Embassy in France's invitation to Taiwan's representative in France to attend a lunch meeting on Friday, stating that the move seriously violated the one-China ... ( read original story ...)
Russia, Facing Lags, Turns to China to Produce Sputnik Shots
Russia is turning to multiple Chinese firms to manufacture the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production as demand soars. ( read original story ...)
Total to Acquire Stake in Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan
Total has signed an agreement with wpd to acquire a 23% interest in Yunlin Holding GmbH, the owner of Yunlin offshore wind farm located off the coast of Taiwan, around 200 kilometers southwest of ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC says can catch up with auto chip demand by end June – CBS
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) expects to be able to catch up with the "minimum requirement" of customer demand for auto chips by the end of June, its chairman told U.S. broadcaster ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese man dodges two navies to cross Taiwan Strait by rubber dinghy in search of ‘freedom and democracy’
A Chinese man crossed the highly-militarized Taiwan Strait in a small rubber dinghy Saturday in search of "freedom and democracy," Taiwanese police said. ( read original story ...)
Young Taiwanese flock to reinvigorated goddess festival
Its popularity is also growing rapidly among young Taiwanese, amid rising interest in Taiwan's distinct identity, and in sharp contrast with neighboring China, where worship of the ancient folk gods ... ( read original story ...)
An Important Collector Explains Why High Jewels Are The Best Investment
A unique piece of jewelry art is the ultimate embodiment of poetic beauty, creative genius and the spirit of its time’ ... ( read original story ...)
Trip to the Night Market
To protect one’s tongue from burning, tian bu la1 from Taipei’s night markets must be consumed with rapid chewing, sucking in enough air with each […] ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market Tipped To Open Under Pressure
Ahead of Friday's holiday for Labor Day, the Taiwan stock market stock had moved lower in two straight sessions, slipping almost 30 points or 0.2 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Manufacturing Sector Accelerates In April – Markit
The manufacturing sector in Taiwan continued to expand in April, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from Markit Economics ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan can help build a resilient and inclusive global health system
The threat that emerging infectious diseases pose to global health and the economy, trade, and tourism never ceases. Pandemics can spread rapidly around the world due to international aviation and ... ( read original story ...)
EDITORIAL: Taiwan’s secrets require guarding
Several Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators have proposed amendments to the Trade Secrets Act (營業秘密法), as the problem of Chinese firms poaching Taiwanese talent and stealing core technology ... ( read original story ...)
Golf venues top taxpayer list in north as claw machines rule central Taiwan
Most of the entertainment tax in northern Taiwan came from golf venues, while claw machines dominated central Taiwan, the Ministry of Finance said in a report. Revenue from golf venues made up 33 ... ( read original story ...)
Notes from central Taiwan: Taiwan: Island of bosses
The media reported this week on another government stimulus program to make the birth rate rise. Premier Su Cheng-chang (蘇貞昌) said that the budget for the government’s programs would reach NT$85 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s insurer Fubon Life commits capital to PE firm Thomas H. Lee’s latest fund
Fubon Life Insurance, an insurer affiliated with Taipei-based financial conglomerate Fubon Financial, has committed $65 million to the ninth flagship fund of Boston-based private equity (PE) firm ... ( read original story ...)