The new compound of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in Taipei opened for business at 8 a.m., the AIT said in a Facebook post. "We have resumed full operations, including visa services and ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s Gou says wants to be peacemaker between U.S., China and Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn Terry Gou said on Monday that he told U.S. President Donald Trump that he wanted to be the peacemaker between the United States, China and ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayor attends launch of Chen Shui-bian memoir
Taipei, May 5 (CNA) Former President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) and Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) attended an event held by the Taipei City Archive on Sunday to mark the launch of a memoir on ... ( read original story ...)
Taoyuan a not-so-hidden gem in Taiwan
Jenny Wang, executive officer of the department, underscores that Taiwan is more than just Taipei. Tourists can get to know Taoyuan city, which offers a variety of attractions such as the must-visit ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei could be Taylor-made for Brett
He's just set a new course record at the very British venue of Eton Dorney, but it’s with Chinese Taipei that Brett Taylor will make his name as an international rower. The Cambridge sculler, rowing ... ( read original story ...)
Housing transactions up over 28% year-on-year in April
Taipei, May 4 (CNA) Transactions of residential and commercial property in Taiwan's six largest metropolitan areas rose more than 28 percent from a year earlier in April as momentum continued from ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom: Wireless Growth May Not Resume Until 2020
Chunghwa Telecom is the largest telecommunications services provider in Taiwan. The company continues to face fierce competition in its wireless business. Chunghwa Telecom’s share price is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong extradition law could instill climate of fear, says Taiwan official
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Chinese-ruled Hong Kong’s push for an extradition law with Beijing could further undermine the city’s freedoms and rule of law and a instill a climate of fear, a senior Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Fubon Financial proposes cash dividend of NT$2 on 2018 earnings
Taipei, May 3 (CNA) Fubon Financial Holding Co. said Thursday it will offer a payout of NT$2 (US$0.065) per share on its earnings for 2018, pending approval of the proposal at its annual general ... ( read original story ...)
Bringing ‘hand-tap’ tattoos back to Taiwan
The tattoo technique of hand-tapping had almost vanished from Taiwan. But artist Cudjuy Patjidres says he is devoted to reviving an important culture of his ancestors. The tattoo technique of ... ( read original story ...)
‘Make Taiwan Great Again’: Taiwanese president-hopeful Terry Gou meets Trump
(CNN)Taiwanese businessman and presidential hopeful Terry Gou has met with US businessman and current President Donald Trump, and received this advice: Being president is a tough job. Gou, the 68-year ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Met With Billionaire, Taiwan Presidential Candidate Terry Gou
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump met with billionaire Terry Gou as the Foxconn Technology Group chairmen steps up his campaign to become Taiwan’s next president, the White House said. Gou ... ( read original story ...)
How a Taipei developer drafted Karl Lagerfeld to give luxury flats extra appeal
A Taipei-based developer is hoping the late Chanel and Fendi creative director will give them an edge over their competitors in appealing to Taiwan’s ageing generation of multimillionaire business ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Taipei Joins the Summer Game Show for the 1st Time Ever to Create Taiwan’s Largest Original Content Event
TAIPEI,TAIWAN – Media OutReach –2 May 2019 – Digital Taipei, the only exposition in Taiwan to focus onprofessional business matching, will be held from July 12 to 14 at the ExpoDome at the Taipei Expo ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President-Hopeful Terry Gou Talks With Trump
(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan presidential-hopeful Terry Gou, chief of Apple Inc.’s biggest manufacturing partner, discussed his candidacy with Donald Trump during a visit to the White House Wednesday, a ... ( read original story ...)
FEATURE: Tirana’s ‘pyramid’ to be reborn as technology hub
After years of neglect, the crumbling structure is now set for another rebirth as an information technology hub in the heart of Albania’s fast-changing capital. “I don’t think there is anyone who ... ( read original story ...)