2017 USC Global Conference draws to a close in Tokyo

I have long believed that science and technology are mainly the means to an end — but ... Subsequent conferences were held in Shanghai; Seoul, South Korea; Hong Kong; and Taipei, Taiwan. Cesar Jimenez Jr. has help — from his wife, a service dog ... ( read original story ...)

How plastic became a victim of its own success

If the industry could do more, then so could many governments: recycling rates differ hugely around the world. One success story is Taipei, Taiwan. It changed its culture of waste by making it easy for citizens to recycle, and fining them if they don't. ( read original story ...)

IPhone Disappointment Hammers Suppliers, Fuels Taiwan Outflows

Apple Inc.’s latest products are getting a thumbs down, at least by investors in the company’s Asian suppliers. That’s especially bad news for Taiwan equities. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., which assembles the iPhone and other Apple devices, has ... ( read original story ...)

Mild Rebound Tipped For Taiwan Stock Market

Mega Financial fell 0.42 percent, Largan Precision plummeted 5.88 percent, Hon Hai Precision tumbled 2.70 percent, Catcher Technology plunged 3.85 percent, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company skidded 1.13 percent, Taiwan Steel shed 0.46 percent and ... ( read original story ...)

Fast Asia Open: Indonesia rates decision, Taiwan unemployment

Steve Bannon flew to Beijing last week for a secret meeting with the second most powerful Chinese Communist party official, less than a month after the former chief White House strategist declared that America was at “economic war with China”. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s ship-builders urged to invest in Indonesia

Maritime business is one potential sector where the two countries can work together, said the official who has visited Taiwan several times over the past few years to study the nation's economy. Edy has said that Indonesia needs Taiwan's metal and steel ... ( read original story ...)

HTC Corp (2498.TW)

TAIPEI/SINGAPORE When HTC Corp brought back founder Cher Wang two years ago to turn around the struggling Taiwanese mobile phone maker, investors hoped she could stem a sharp loss in market share to Apple and Samsung Electronics. ( read original story ...)

EVA Air schedules new routes from Taipei Song Shan in W17

Jim is responsible for the content on our sister blog, Airlineroute, which offers an indispensable guide to flight schedule updates. Launched in 2007, the site became part of the Routesonline content offering in 2010 and continues to provide breaking news ... ( read original story ...)