Before the COVID-19 pandemic, tourist-dependent Nevada had a notorious attraction: It was the only place in the US where someone could legally pay for sex. These days, even in the state known for sin, ... ( read original story ...)
FEATURE: Taiwan’s soccer roots start in colonial Tainan
When Taiwan Steel in November last year won the Taiwan Football Premier League title, they brought the game home to Tainan, where it was first introduced to the nation by an Englishman during the ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei unveils flagship foldable smartphone
Struggling under U.S. sanctions, Huawei unveiled a folding smartphone with an 8-inch (20-centimeter) -wide screen Monday to show off its tech prowess but said it will be sold ... ( read original story ...)
8 days in Taiwan Itinerary
A sliver of land just off China's east coastline, Taiwan represents one of the world's most densely populated countries--and one of Asia's most powerful economies. History buffs on a tour of Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei launches new foldable phone as U.S. sanctions continue to hurt smartphone business
Huawei launched the Mate X2 foldable smartphone as it faces questions over the future ... Huawei designs its own range of chips called Kirin which are manufactured by Taiwan's TSMC. In May, the U.S. ( read original story ...)
UK Export Finance provides $280m financing to offshore wind project in Taiwan
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has announced that it would provide a £200m ($280m) buyer credit guarantee to help finance the Greater Changhua 1 Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Economic Growth Set To Grow At Fastest In Seven Years Thanks To Global Tech Demand
Gross domestic product is expected to expand 4.64% this year, up from a forecast of 3.83% growth made in November. ( read original story ...)
Let Taiwan be Taiwan at Olympics
The committees are failing to carry out their missions. Athletes from Taiwan are discriminated against on the basis of their nationality, and it must stop. Every country that participates in the ... ( read original story ...)
Social media users left in stitches after cat’s adorable reactions to earthquake
Many have felt anxious since an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 struck off Japan’s northeastern region late Saturday, including this young cat. His funny reaction has left many social ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion | Taiwanese students feel ‘neglected’ by education system
Taiwan’s education system is known for its rigorous style, yet deeply rooted foundation issues taint its polished surface. ( read original story ...)
POLL-Taiwan January export orders seen up for 11th straight month
Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/econ-polls?RIC=TWEXOR%3DECI poll data Median growth forecast: 44.5% y/y (prior month +38.3%) Data due Wednesday, Feb. 24, 4:00 p.m. (0800 GMT) TAIPEI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan boosting development of electric public buses
Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), in line with the country's goal of completely replacing gasoline- and diesel-powered public buses with electric ones in 2030, is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to see fast chip growth
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s economy will probably grow at its fastest pace in seven years in 2021, the government said, forecasting that a global scramble for semiconductors will deliver a boost to the island’s ... ( read original story ...)
Rebound Called For Taiwan Stock Market
The Taiwan stock market on Friday halted the three-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 720 points or 4.5 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 16,340-point ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance minister banking on green shoots of economic recovery lying in environment, sustainable development, says source
Proceeds raised from the bonds will be used to finance public works projects ... Previously, she was an intern at The News Lens International in Taipei, covering Taiwan-China relations and foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Onward Security Signs Cornet Solutions as Reseller in Japan
Onward Security, a leader in IoT cybersecurity compliance solutions, has signed Cornet as a reseller for Onward Security HERCULES, an automated produc ... ( read original story ...)