The central bank on Friday invited major local banks that handle mortgages to discuss issues such as the real-estate business outlook and credit risk controls for house and land purchases. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finds luring HK firms might be tough
Tokyo is on a charm offensive, hoping to lure Hong Kong firms spooked by protests and a controversial National Security Law imposed by China. However, the city is proving a tough sell. “I want to make ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pushing to join the CPTPP
Taiwan would strive to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as it would be challenging for the nation to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic ... ( read original story ...)
FEATURE: Exploring the sights behind Taipei’s sights
More than 70 percent of Taipei’s buildings are four or five-story residential blocks built in the 1960s and 1970s that due to cost considerations and architectural limitations lack elevators, said ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Smart Healthcare fascinates buyers at Taiwan Expo 2020 in Thailand
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) launched the Taiwan Expo 2020 in Thailand physically and virtually with a theme of "Let's THAI together" on November 4. Since Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hopes for close U.S. cooperation in call with Biden adviser
Taiwan hopes to continue its close cooperation with the United States, the island's de facto U.S. ambassador told Antony Blinken, a longtime confidant of President-elect Joe Biden, as Taiwan moves to ... ( read original story ...)
Baytec SPR Strengthen the First Eco-bridge in SEA
To protect the living space of land animals and to improve its appearance, Covestro Taiwans’s long-term partner, Hydroseal Enterprise, has assisted the National Parks in Southeast Asia (SEA) to build ... ( read original story ...)
European shares end flat as infections rise
European shares ended flat on Friday as surging COVID-19 cases compounded fears of the damage to the bloc’s economy in the coming winter months, although the benchmark index clocked its second ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is the future of the Asia-Pacific, not China
These questions have only become more pressing as states struggle to cope with the governance challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, and as China exploits the chaos of its own making to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan air force chief joins F-5 test flight after fatal crash
The head of Taiwan's Air Force has joined the first test flight of a fighter jet following a fatal crash. All of Taiwan's ageing F-5 jets were grounded and inspections carried out after a pilot was ... ( read original story ...)
Does Taiwan’s caution on ‘military training’ show US support has limits?
US forces, to be better able to repel an attack from mainland China. But both the United States and the island were quick to distance themselves from reports of the cooperation, raising speculation ... ( read original story ...)
China urges US to stop boosting ties with Taiwan
China has urged the United States to stop boosting ties with Taiwan after Washington and Taipei announced they would hold economic talks this month that Taiwan’s government described as a “major ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan thanks Pompeo for support, recognition of Taiwan’s democracy
Taipei, Nov. 13 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Friday expressed thanks to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for his supportive remarks regarding Taiwan and Taiwan's democracy, and ... ( read original story ...)
Report: North Korea Is Cracking Down on Chinese Phones
A new report says that the North Korean regime is cracking down against “Chinese-made mobile phones,” in order to prevent communication with the outside world. Mobile phone ha ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn sees strong iPhone 12 demand, reiterates US investment
Foxconn , the world's largest contract electronics maker, on Thursday reported quarterly profit that beat market estimates, amid surging demand ... ( read original story ...)
As Beijing finally congratulates Biden, China looks towards closer economic ties with the US
But while Beijing is cautiously optimistic that a Biden presidency will be more manageable, Trump will be missed – for reasons ironic and sincere. ( read original story ...)