Ant's thwarted IPO was China's attempt to rein in its digital payment giants. The digital yuan might have a similar goal. ( read original story ...)
Taipei: ‘Taiwan’ censored during WHO Facebook video event
The World Health Organization allegedly blocked the word "Taiwan" from its Facebook page during a live video broadcast on the social media platform, Taiwanese politicians say. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stopped Covid-19’s Spread, but Can’t Talk About It at WHO Meeting
Taiwan hasn’t recorded a locally transmitted coronavirus infection in about seven months but has been blocked from participating in a virtual gathering this week of the 194-member World Health ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn sees strong iPhone 12 demand, reiterates U.S. investment
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O supplier Foxconn 2317.TW forecast ... That compared with the T$28.61 billion average of 13 analyst estimates compiled by Refinitiv. Chief Financial Officer David Huang ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Signs Agreement With Companies in USA, Japan, and Southeast Asia to Champion AI for Business
Leaders from government and business organizations gathered at Taipei’s Huashan 1914 Creative Park to participate in the signing of an MOU between Taiwan and companies in USA, Japan, Singapore, and ... ( read original story ...)
Why Deepening EU-Taiwan Economic Ties Matter
The time is ripe for the EU and Taiwan to further strengthen bilateral trade ties, starting with negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Agreement. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Praises Trump, Has ‘Faith in Democracy’ Over Election Uncertainties
Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu described the current period of U.S.-Taiwan relations as the "best ever," while also reserving special praise for outgoing President Donald Trump on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
WHO says faces ‘onslaught’ of cyberattacks as Taiwan complains of censorship
The World Health Organization said on Thursday it had faced an "onslaught" of cyberattacks by activists using key words like "Taiwan", after the government complained posts in support of the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s big two Apple suppliers to invest in US after Biden win
Taiwanese iPhone assemblers Foxconn and Pegatron have both pledged to invest in the U.S. as their American clients press for more local manufacturing. The announcements, on the heels of Joe Biden's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Reaches Out to Biden Amid Speculation on Call
Taiwan is “considering various ways” of congratulating President-elect Joe Biden, the island’s foreign minister said, amid speculation about whether Taipei was looking for a repeat of its ... ( read original story ...)
Pentagon, Taipei Refute Reports of U.S. Marines Training Taiwan Troops
In separate statements, the DoD and Taiwan's defense ministry both denied reports of training exercises involving U.S. Marines, despite conflicting accounts. ( read original story ...)
Apple supplier Foxconn posts $1.1 billion quarterly profit; beats estimates
Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, on Thursday reported quarterly profit that beat market estimates, amid surging demand for telecommuting devices as the pandemic-induced ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan approves first ‘economic bubble’ visit
The Ministry of Economics Affairs (MOEA) revealed on Tuesday that an American electronics company will be the first allowed to visit Taiwan under "economic bubble" rules, which exempt them from ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports four new imported cases of COVID-19
Taiwan on Wednesday confirmed four new imported cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 584 since the pandemic began, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s election loss robs Taipei of someone ‘to scold China’
TAIPEI: Donald Trump’s departure from the White House will leave many US allies breathing easier, but his fiery anti-China rhetoric will be missed by many in Taiwan. Over the last four years, Trump’s ... ( read original story ...)
Signify helps Taipei install smart lamps in tunnels
Netherlands-based Signify has helped Taipei City install LED smart lamps inside eight tunnels and underpasses. ( read original story ...)