The fuse was lit. Dozens of helmeted worshippers and adrenaline seekers stood stoic if they could, or ran from the flaming projectiles and paper shrapnel, the thousands of explosions ringing ears a ... ( read original story ...)
How Taiwan beat China to be Asia’s top-performing economy
For the first time in three decades, Taiwan outpaced China's economy in 2020. The island's handling of the coronavirus pandemic was the envy of the world, while demand for its semiconductors spurred ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to nurture digital talent in four-year plan
In its four-year plan, Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) will focus on cultivating a digital talent pool, among other goals. ( read original story ...)
China’s Ant to boost consumer finance unit capital as it restructures micro-lending: sources
China's Ant Group is in talks with other shareholders in its new consumer finance unit to bolster the firm's capital as the fintech giant prepares to fold in its lucrative micro-lending businesses, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Loan House: CTBC Bank
CTBC Bank did not miss a beat in the Taiwanese loan market in 2020, cementing its leading position with senior roles on deals from acquisition financings to wind farm projects. It added to its ... ( read original story ...)
LIHPAO Life Science head awarded ‘Youth Entrepreneurship Award’
LIHPAO Life Science General Manager Wu Hung-tai (吳泓泰) received the “Youth Entrepreneurship Award” during this year’s “Outstanding Mainland Taiwanese Businessmen Award” ceremony. Fifteen Taiwanese ... ( read original story ...)
Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on people to eat more pineapples to help farmers on Friday, saying Taiwan had been "ambushed" by a ban on the fruit by neighbouring long-time rival China which ... ( read original story ...)
China pineapple ban sparks sour rebuke from Taiwan
Taipei slammed a sudden Chinese ban on Taiwanese pineapples, describing the move on Friday as "economic intimidation" and likening it to recent tariffs Beijing slapped on Australian wine. ( read original story ...)
‘Made in Taiwan’ COVID-19 vaccines could be ready in July, says minister
Taiwan could begin administering its home-made COVID-19 vaccines as early as July, the health minister said on Friday, with the island still awaiting the arrival of imported vaccines to begin its ... ( read original story ...)
Highlights of the day: TSMC expanding 5nm capacity
TSMC is fast expanding capacity for 5nm process to meet strong demand from a host of heavyweight clients, including Apple, AMD and MediaTek. The foundry house's capacity for is expected hike by one ... ( read original story ...)
Wistron, Chunghwa Telecom team up to tap 5G, AI service sectors
Wistron Group has forged a strategic alliance with Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) to jointly tap business opportunities arising from proliferating 5G and AI applications. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan 2021 economic growth may reach 5%, says TIER
Thanks to unexpected strong demand arising from the coronavirus pandemic and the US raising tariffs on China-made products, Taiwan's manufacturing industries, especially high-tech ones, have gained ... ( read original story ...)
Van ECK Associates Corp Has $507.82 Million Holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM)
Van ECK Associates Corp increased its holdings in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) by 29.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to fund US Mandarin and Taiwan studies
Around $800,000 will be used to create a program on “Taiwan in the World” and $1.2 million is earmarked to “establish a Taiwan Studies Endowment Fund”. “The Taiwan in the World program will cover ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei calls for talks with Biden administration on trade ban
Chinese telecom giant Huawei is hoping to hold talks with the Biden administration "separately" from Beijing to resolve issues including the U.S. export ban on the company and the detention of its CFO ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ influencer makes easy money on Twitch
A Taiwan influencer went viral online on Wednesday night (Feb 24) after she accidentally fell asleep with her camera on, earning around NT$2,000 (S$95) in just one night.According to local ... ( read original story ...)