Formosa Plastics, a Taiwanese plastics company, intends to build a complex St. James Parish, Louisiana, a region already known as "Cancer Alley." Environmental activist Anne Rolfes faces criminal ... ( read original story ...)
Undeterred by Coronavirus, China Takes Influence Campaign Online to Win Taiwan Hearts
The intensifying efforts to win hearts and minds in democratic Taiwan come amid widespread support on the island for anti-government protests in Hong Kong and opposition to a new Chinese-imposed ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay General Bancorp to Announce Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, is scheduled to announce its second quarter 2020 financial results after the markets close on Monday, July 27, 2020. ( read original story ...)
Tech-savvy South Koreans succumb to Tesla fever
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 ...)