As Beijing steps up its efforts to become self-reliant in manufacturing computer chips, Taiwan is fighting an uphill battle to stop its engineers from being lured to the mainland and stamp out illegal ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: UNLV now plans in-person spring graduation
LAS VEGAS — The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is changing course and now plans in-person spring graduation ceremonies in May as the coronavirus outbreak slows. ( read original story ...)
Taipei, New Taipei residents jump into Palau travel bubble
Residents of Taipei and New Taipei City aged 25 to 44 are most likely to join group tours to Palau, which has requested a “travel bubble” with Taiwan, a survey by online travel platform KKday showed ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets follow Wall St lower after Fed bump
Taipei, Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney retreated ... “The rapid rise in long-end US yields has spooked investors,” AxiCorp Financial Services Pty chief global markets strategist Stephen Innes ... ( read original story ...)
Air Liquide celebrates hydrogen milestone in Taiwan
Air Liquide has completed the first phase of construction on its 25MW hydrogen electrolyser plants located in the Science Parks of Tainan and Hsinchu, Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: UK: Half adults received 1 dose of virus vaccine
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures after receiving the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine administered by nurse and Clinical Pod Lead, Lily Harrington at St.Thomas' Hospital in London, ... ( read original story ...)
US real-estate boom not likely to end
The housing market is a key part of the world’s largest economy, and mortgage rates are closely watched to gauge the ease with which Americans can buy property ... of Dunhua N Road and Nanjing E Road ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Italy to pick up pace of vaccines for elderly
Promises to vaccinate all Italians over 80 by the end of March have fallen woefully short, amid well-documented interruptions of vaccine supplies and organizational shortfalls. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Fans from abroad barred from Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics this summer. The decision was announced after a meeting of the International Olympic Committee, the Japanese government, the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
25 Things Siri Can Do You Had No Idea About
Siri can show users their nearest COVID-19 vaccination sites and which restaurants offer outdoor dining options. ( read original story ...)
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ Makes New $78,000 Investment in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM)
A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Sanders Capital LLC increased its position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 0.9% in the 3rd quarter. ( read original story ...)
New U Life Holds Founders Celebration In Taiwan and Virtual Event In Greater China
Lehi, Utah - March 19, 2021 - US New U Life Co., Ltd. Taiwan Branch held their Founders Celebration event in Taiwan on March 6 to recognize its Taiwan members for their remarkable business ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Dozens change name to ‘salmon’ to get sushi deal
Dozens of people in Taiwan have changed their names to "salmon" to take advantage of a restaurant's sushi promotion deal. Officials have issued a plea asking people to stop visiting government offices ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens in Taiwan Change Their Name to ‘Salmon’ to Get Free Sushi
Dozens of people in Taiwan changed their names to “salmon” in order to take advantage of a promotion being offered by a popular sushi chain. According to Taipei Times, Japanese chain Akindo had ... ( read original story ...)
China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war
The move infuriated Taiwan’s leaders, who said the move had nothing to do with bugs, and was instead an example of China ramping up political pressure on the island, which Beijing considers a province ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC to hire 300 to grow wealth management unit
“The local market presents ample opportunity for the wealth management business,” HSBC Taiwan retail banking and wealth management head Linda Yip (葉清玉) told the Taipei Times at a media briefing in ... ( read original story ...)