Taiwan hit out at Spain on Monday after two Taiwanese fraud suspects were deported to China over objections from the government in Taipei and human rights groups. Returning Taiwanese criminals to Chin... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Financial top earner in its sector in January
Taipei, Feb. 18 (CNA) Cathay Financial Holding Co. was the top earning Taiwanese company of its kind in January amid a significant rebound of profitability in the sector, according to market ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei seminar talks changes, challenges & chances in Taiwan’s bike industry
TAITRA hosted a pre-show seminar at the Taiwan Trade Centre yesterday, to give buyers and the media a preview of this year’s show and an insight into the bicycle industry in Taiwan. The event was desi... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s once-glorious tech brands pushed out by cheaper Chinese rivals
Smartphones made in Taiwan are failing to move the dial among domestic customers -- as well as retailers. During a visit to a Taipei outlet, a store attendant recommended other brands when asked ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, British gay couple, 51 years apart in age, wed amid blessings
Taipei, Feb. 16 (CNA) A Taiwanese and British gay couple, who are 51 years apart in age, tied the knot Saturday in a ceremony in Miaoli County that welcomed the blessing of more than 500 Taiwanese ... ( read original story ...)
Google is building a solar power project above fishing ponds in Taiwan, its first in Asia
For the 10-megawatt solar array in Tainan City, Taiwan, Google will install poles ... making it the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy. The Taiwan project is not the first Google solar ve... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s top military secret is accidentally exposed by Google Maps as 3-D satellite images show the exact locations of its defence missiles
Taiwan is in talks with Google to blur images of its most sensitive military sites that have been accidentally revealed to the public through its latest 3D-rendered maps. Detailed satellite images on ... ( read original story ...)
With each generation, the people of Taiwan feel more Taiwanese — and less Chinese
In January, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared: “Chinese people don’t fight Chinese people.” A thousand miles away in Taiwan, Mei You-nian nodded in agreement. Xi’s words resonated even though Mei ... ( read original story ...)
Northern Taiwan housing market remains weak for 6th straight month
Taipei, Feb. 16 (CNA) The property market in northern Taiwan continued to show weakness in January with an index gauging market conditions falling and pointing to contraction, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
China pressing Canadian companies to call Taiwan part of China, state documents show
VANCOUVER—First it was Air Canada, then Royal Bank. Both companies started labelling the island nation of Taiwan as part of China last May. And China is now pressuring even more Canadian multinational... ( read original story ...)
Google Maps just accidentally exposed Taiwan’s secret missile sites
Google released new maps of Taiwan Wednesday, and in the process, exposed some of the island's hidden missile sites, Taiwanese media reported Friday. Taiwan, a self-ruled democratic territory perceive... ( read original story ...)
2019 Professional Ballroom Dance World Series Asian Tour Taipei Open on February 28th in Taipei Arena
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2019 Professional Ballroom Dance World Series Asian Tour Taipei Open will be held on February 28th in Taipei Arena, co-organized by the Departmen... ( read original story ...)
‘100 German Must-Reads’ a hit at Taipei and New Delhi book fairs
DW's "100 German Must-Reads"project stopped off in New Delhi last month before heading to Taipei. DW presented the 100 German Must ... The Goethe Institute Max Mueller Bhavan in New Delhi and the city ... ( read original story ...)
Things to do in Taipei off the beaten track
Taiwan’s capital Taipei is one of East Asia’s most vibrant metropolises. It's is famous for its night markets; Taipei 101, one of the world’s tallest buildings; and the National Palace Museum, which h... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom’s Outlook In 2019 Is Negative
Chunghwa Telecom is the largest telecommunications services provider in Taiwan. The company continues to face stiff competition in its wireless and wireline Internet businesses. The share price is ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Jewelry Retailer Primo’s PE Owner Weighs IPO
Established in Japan two decades ago, Primo now has about 111 stores in Asia, including locations in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Longreach bought Primo in 2015 from a Baring Private Equity Asia affiliate, t... ( read original story ...)