TAIPEI May 2 Taiwan stocks rose on Tuesday ... The electronics subindex rose 1.0 percent, while the financials subindex gained 0.8 percent. TSMC, the world's biggest contract chip maker, jumped 2 percent. Hon Hai Precision, a major supplier of Apple ... ( read original story ...)
Cycling in Taipei: Journey of a Newbie Biker
Confession: At 20 something, I still don’t know how to ride a bicycle. Don’t judge me! It has always been my insecurity since childhood. Whenever I see kids swiftly manoeuvring their bikes, I would always exclaim, “Maypa sila!”, with so much envy. ( read original story ...)
Our Taiwan Spring Trip: 4 Days with Just ₱16k (All-In) Budget
“Why Taiwan? What’s even there to see ... For four nights, we stayed at White Forest, a cool Airbnb property near Taipei Main Station. What’s great about this accommodation is that you get the best value for your money since the location is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says US ties are solid as opposition politicians question a cool Trump remark
REUTERS/Damir Sagolj TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's U.S. ties are solid with regular contacts, its foreign minister said on Monday, as the government came under opposition criticism over U.S. President Donald Trump's cool response to the possibility of a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's tax-filing system jammed due to heavy traffic
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Ministry of Finance's tax-filing system experienced severe slowdowns on Monday as a large number of people took advantage of the Labor Day holiday to submit their tax returns online or at tax offices, officials said. The problem began ... ( read original story ...)
Malindo Air's maiden Taipei-Kota Kinabalu-Labuan charter flight in July
LABUAN: Malindo Air is scheduled to make its maiden Taipei-Kota Kinabalu-Labuan charter flight in ... He urged tourism players, local authorities and the business community to work together and prepare to welcome foreign tourists by providing quality ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says U.S. ties solid, as opposition chides over Trump response
TAIPEI Taiwan's U.S. ties are solid with regular contacts, its foreign minister said on Monday, as the government came under opposition criticism over U.S. President Donald Trump's cool response to the possibility of a phone call with Taiwan's president. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stays off US IP watch list for 9th year
in recognition of Taiwan's efforts to protect intellectual property rights (IPRs), the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) said Saturday. The annual Special 301 Report, released by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Friday, had reviewed ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Layover Itinerary: One Day in Taipei, 8 Sights
If you have ever flown overseas, you may recall how incredibly boring and uncomfortable the trip can be. We have found that the best way to survive a long trip is to schedule a long layover midway through the trip. Get out of the airport, stretch your legs ... ( read original story ...)
Lost in Taipei Zoo
We went to Taipei zoo and got lost… twice. First, took a wrong turn and discovered even more animals, but more importantly, we got lost for words. The zoo exceeded all our expectations. A day was not enough to visit all areas. It is a humongous park-like ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stays off U.S intellectual property watch list for 9th year
Taipei, April 29 (CNA) The United States has decided not to put Taiwan on a special watch list for the ninth year, in recognition of Taiwan's efforts to protect intellectual property rights (IPRs), the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) said Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Cross-border e-commerce transactions subject to business tax starting May 1
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Cross-border e-commerce transactions will be subject to 5 percent business tax starting May 1, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). Starting next month, cross-border e-commerce operators with annual sales reaching NT$480,000 must ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks rise on solid Q1 GDP growth
As of 0216 GMT, the main TAIEX index was up 0.1 percent at 9,873.50, after closing flat in the previous session. Taiwan's financial markets will be closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday. Markets will resume trade on Tuesday. The electronics subindex ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom : Reports Un-Audited Consolidated Operating Results for the First Quarter of 2017
TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) ("Chunghwa" or "the Company") today reported its un-audited operating results for the first quarter of 2017. All figures were prepared in accordance with ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.: Chunghwa Telecom Reports Un-Audited Consolidated Operating Results for the First Quarter of 2017
Chunghwa Telecom's management believes investors will benefit from ... the pension fund in the prior year period in response to the update of the Labor Law in Taiwan. Cash and cash equivalents, as of March 31, 2017, increased by 10.0% to NT$38.02 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks dip; Taiwan dollar pulls back from 2-1/2-year high
Among actively traded shares, Sinopac Financial Holdings Co Ltd , which has subsidiaries in banking, securities and leasing, fell 0.75 percent. The Taiwan dollar strengthened T$0.016 to stand at T$30.135 to the U.S. dollar from Wednesday's closing. ( read original story ...)