From an eponymous cocktail to eager buyers following the shipping routes of long-awaited vehicles, Tesla is having a moment in South Korea, particularly among tech-savvy professionals. Kang Sung-mo, ... ( read original story ...)
Largan profits dip 25.7 percent in Q2
Largan Precision Co (大立光), the nation’s leading handset camera lens manufacturer, yesterday posted a 25.77 percent quarterly decline in net profit for last quarter to NT$4.99 billion (US$168.7 million ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei to set up ‘air quality management zones’
Taipei is to designate three transportation hubs and six tourist hotspots as “Phase One Air Quality Management Zones,” with the types of vehicles allowed to enter them restricted, the Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to reopen business travel with 10 more Asian economies
TOKYO -- Japan intends to begin talks in mid-July on resuming business flights with 10 more economies including mainland China, South Korea and Taiwan, a move that will be backed by a sharp ... ( read original story ...)
Calls for India to Play the Taiwan Card Grow Louder
As tensions simmer between New Delhi and Beijing, some have called for India to focus on developing stronger relations with Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Moves to Legalize Same-Sex Unions, a Rare Step in Asia
The bill avoids the term “marriage,” but allows for couples to adopt children and jointly own property. Though approved by the country’s cabinet, the plan has to get through Parliament to become law. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Backs Same-Sex Unions, a Rare Move in Asia
The bill avoids the term “marriage,” but allows for couples to adopt children and jointly own property. Though approved by the country’s cabinet, the plan has to get through Parliament to become law. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan must restrict Chinese investment to protect itself
Compared to Hong Kong and Singapore, Taiwan already has relatively strong foreign exchange controls and many restrictions on financial commodities. If Taiwan wants to become a financial center in ... ( read original story ...)
Highlights of the day: Samsung cautious about 2H20 outlook for smartphone
The outlook for the handset market in second-half 2020 remains highly uncertain and messages coming from the supply chain have been rather mixed. Samsung's upstream partners have disclosed that is ... ( read original story ...)
‘Fantasy Flight’ in Taiwan Offers Air Travel Experience Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns—Without Actually Leaving Airport
The fantasy flight was organized by Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration to raise awareness of coronavirus prevention and control procedures to follow when passing through customs and boarding a ... ( read original story ...)
AVerMedia’s Webcam Demand Increased 200 Times Since COVID-19
AVerMedia’s webcam and microphone have successfully helped people work from home TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. (2417.TW), a global leader in digital video and audio, ... ( read original story ...)
Kavalan’s Surprise Honour by Japanese Whisky Elite
In an unexpected outcome, Kavalan's Solist Vinho Barrique has topped a gruelling blind tasting by prestigious Japanese judges in search of the world's best single malt. ( read original story ...)
Additional Support Anticipated For Taiwan Stock Market
Disclaimer | Commerce Policy | Made In NYC | Stock quotes by finanzen.net (RTTNews) - The Taiwan stock market rebounded on Wednesday, one session after it had snapped the five-day winning streak ... ( read original story ...)
Could China Blow Up Taiwan’s Air Force Before It Even Leaves the Ground?
Beijing has thousands of missiles and believes it could overwhelm Taiwan with them in a surprise attack during a war. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kongers Say Taiwan Is Their First Choice as Exile Looms
As a draconian new national security law is imposed in Hong Kong, locals face a bleak choice: fight or flight. While plenty remain committed to defending freedom and democracy in ... ( read original story ...)
Vacancy rates for Taipei grade A offices decline
Vacancy rates for grade A offices in Taipei dropped to 2.36 percent last quarter as robust demand and a lack of new supply helped the market avoid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jones Lang ... ( read original story ...)