The acquisition of Harpoon missiles accelerates the evolution of Taiwan’s war strategy as it seeks to become an 'undigestable porcupine' for China. ( read original story ...)
Taipei Is Home to the World’s First Urban Quiet Park
On June 5, coinciding with World Environment Day, Taiwan’s government and California-based non-profit organization Quiet Parks International will certify Yangmingshan National Park as the world’s ... ( read original story ...)
The Story of that Tesla Model 3 that Crashed in Taiwan
It doesn't appear that Tesla has commented on the incident. The company has been clear, however, that Tesla cars aren't yet at the point where they can drive themselves completely. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Investors, Take Note: Korea and Taiwan Show How the Virus Restrains Economic Activity
If recent data out of South Korea and Taiwan are any indication, reopening the U.S. economy isn’t going to be a cure-all, writes Barron’s economics commentator. ( read original story ...)
Tribunal initiates review-oil country tubular goods from Chinese Taipei, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea
Following a request by the Minister of Finance dated April 30, 2020, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a review of its finding ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Plans Aid for Hong Kong “Shelter-seekers”; Beijing Threatens Military Action Against Taipei
On Thursday, as Hong Kong police clashed with pro-democracy protesters who were rallying against a law that would criminalize “insulting” the PRC national anthem, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen ... ( read original story ...)
Security Law Sends Hong Kong Residents Dashing for the Exit
Phyllis Lam has lived in Hong Kong for 42 years. It’s where she was born, went to school, met her husband and planned to raise her two children.But like a growing number of Hongkongers disillusioned ... ( read original story ...)
COVID disrupts plastics shows in Taiwan, Japan
But the country's large plastics machinery sector typically ranks among the top five or six in global exports and both it and the show depend heavily on trade. The Taiwan External Trade Development ... ( read original story ...)
Parade Technologies Completes Acquisition of Fresco Logic
Parade Technologies, Ltd. (Taipei Exchange: 4966.TWO), a leading high-speed data transport IC supplier, today announces the completion of its acquisit ... ( read original story ...)
Computers Told Taiwan’s Leaders They Could Sink Less Than Half Of a Chinese Invasion Fleet—So Now Taipei’s Shopping For New Missiles
Now it’s about to get a lot more. The island country, just 100 miles from its most powerful enemy, is turning into heavily-armed fortress. Or to borrow the Taiwanese government’s own metaphor, an ... ( read original story ...)
South China Sea Dispute: Taiwan To Commission New Patrol Vessel, Make Advanced Jets
Taiwan is taking two big steps to strengthen the island’s presence in the South China Sea. The first is to commission its first 4,000-tonne coastguard offshore patrol vessel. The second step is to ... ( read original story ...)
Highlights of the day: TSMC braces for Huawei ban impacts
The US sanctions against Huawei will not affect only the Chinese tech giant. Its supply chain partners, particularly , will also take a hit from trade restrictions taking effect in September on tech ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says planned stimulus coupons could boost consumer spending by $3 bln
Taiwan said on Tuesday that planned "stimulus coupons" for its coronavirus-hit economy could boost consumer spending by T$100 billion ($3.3 billion) this year. Adds detail, quote from premier, ... ( read original story ...)
Carrefour To Buy Wellcome Taiwan From Dairy Farm For EUR 97 Mln – Quick Facts
Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire Wellcome Taiwan from Dairy Farm for 97 million euros in enterprise value. The deal involves 224 proximity stores in quality locations as well as a warehouse, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says planned stimulus coupons could boost consumer spending by $3 billion
Taiwan said on Tuesday that planned "stimulus coupons" for its coronavirus-hit economy could boost consumer spending by T$100 billion ($3.3 billion) this year. ( read original story ...)
France’s Carrefour buys 224 convenience stores in Taiwan
French retailer Carrefour said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy Wellcome Taiwan from Dairy Farm, as it further expands its footprint in Taiwan and in the fast-growing convenience stores format. The ... ( read original story ...)