China is slowly overtaking the world with massive high-rise property developments that house financial institutions, retail and residences. In many instances, ghost cities in China are on the rise, ... ( read original story ...)
Most Asian Markets Extend Rally As Virus, Stimulus Optimism Grows
Most Asian markets built on the week's rally Wednesday, boosted by US stimulus hopes and signs of easing virus infections as well as improvements in vaccination programmes. Support was also being ... ( read original story ...)
A Taiwan man’s fine for leaving quarantine is revoked because he was kidnapped by debt collectors.
When the authorities in Taiwan believed a man had breached mandatory quarantine rules, they acted swiftly to issue a fine of $3,500. But in a pandemic-era twist on a classic case of mistaken identity, ... ( read original story ...)
Top 10 tallest buildings in the world, ranked by height
For almost half a century, New York City held the title for the world’s tallest building. Between 1931 and 1972, the iconic Empire State Building remained the highest — standing at 1,454 feet tall. ( read original story ...)
Robinhood eyes more debt
Robinhood Markets Inc, the US online broker that has emerged as a gateway for amateur traders challenging Wall Street hedge funds, has held talks with banks about raising US$1 billion in debt so it ... ( read original story ...)
U.S.-Taiwan Ties Boosted by Military Teamwork in South China Sea
A Taiwan Air Force spokesperson told Newsweek it started publishing U.S. aircraft activity near the island in order to make developments in the Taiwan Strait "more transparent." ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pips China in economic showdown after 30 years, as chips demand soars
In an unexpected revelation, Taiwan has become Asia’s top-performing economy in 2020. The island nation outgrew adversary China for the first time in 30 years. The result is the outcome of the strong ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Sneaky Bomber Maneuver Could Encircle Taiwan
To understand the tactics the People’s Liberation Army Air Force might use in the early hours of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, look to the U. S. military’s complex air and missile assault on Syria in ... ( read original story ...)
China arrests suspects in fake COVID-19 vaccine ring
Chinese police have arrested more than 80 suspected members of a criminal group that was manufacturing and selling fake COVID-19 vaccines, including to other ... ( read original story ...)
Playing the Taiwan card
The option of establishing formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan should be vigorously pursued by South Block. Indo-Taiwan ties date back to the early 1950s, when Chiang Kai Shek, the former Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan authorities revoke quarantine fine for man after discovering he was kidnapped
Taiwanese authorities said they will no longer fine a man for breaking quarantine because investigators discovered he was kidnapped in an unfortunate case of mistaken identity. ( read original story ...)
Shares in Taiwan and Shenzhen jump 2% as Asia-Pacific markets rise
The Japanese government is set to extend the state of emergency covering Tokyo and other regions till March 7 in order to contain the coronavirus, local media reported. The Reserve Bank of Australia ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese firms join global players in participating in the ESG revolution
To give businesses and investors a better understanding of this new trend, Taiwan's financial weekly magazine Business Today held its inaugural ESG Sustainability International Summit ( Taiwan) on ... ( read original story ...)
Comerica Bank Boosts Holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM)
Comerica Bank lifted its stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) by 1.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the ... ( read original story ...)
China sparks war fears as Beijing makes ‘concrete steps’ to prepare for battle with Taiwan
CHINESE warplanes were sent over Taiwan almost every day in January according to local outlets, as Beijing warns the island "independence means war". ( read original story ...)
Taiwan MCU firms poised to hike prices
Taiwan-based MCU specialists, including Holtek Semiconductor, are expected to initiate price increases to reflect rising manufacturing costs, according to industry sources. ( read original story ...)