TAIPEI, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The development of financial technology (fintech) in Taiwan has to pick up the pace as it faces challenges of regulatory restriction and a lack of professionals, according to an industry survey released Thursday. Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s least and most stressful cities
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka tops the list of the most stressed cities in Asia whereas Sydney followed by Singapore, Taipei and Osaka are the least ... mental health, financial status of citizens including debt levels and even the amount of sun that ... ( read original story ...)
Dhaka most stressful city in Asia
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka tops the list of the most stressed cities in Asia whereas Sydney followed by Singapore, Taipei and Osaka are the least ... mental health, financial status of citizens including debt levels and even the amount of sun that ... ( read original story ...)
Government aims to more evenly develop smart cities, country: premier
Taipei, Sept. 28 (CNA) Premier Lai Ching-te (賴清德 ... However, it is difficult for rural areas to catch up, given their limitations in the areas of finance and talent, he said. With this in mind, the central government will review and integrate ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Taiwan launches dissertation contest
Taipei, Sept. 25 (CNA) Bank of Taiwan (BOT) on Monday unveiled an economics and finance dissertation contest that will boast total prize money of NT$660,000 (US$21,800). BOT Chairman Lyu Jye-cherng (呂桔誠) said the bank was hosting a contest like this ... ( read original story ...)
In Taiwan, Modest Test of Driverless Bus May Hint at Big Things to Come
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Rolling with a barely audible hum beneath banyan trees, a brightly painted shuttle bus cruised through a university campus here. The electric vehicle crawled along at a speed of no more than six miles per hour. And only 12 passengers ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s private wealth per person ranked 5th highest globally
Taipei, Sept. 27 (CNA) Taiwan ranked fifth in the world in 2016 in terms of net financial assets per capita, also known as private wealth per person, according to Allianz's latest Global Wealth Report published Wednesday. The Allianz report, which assesses ... ( read original story ...)
How technology drives a new Taiwanese banking landscape
Taiwan is catching up with the global push towards financial technology, thanks to the government’s encouragement and support for technological innovation. According to Joseph Huang, president of E.Sun Bank, speaking in an interview with The Asset ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei city councilor dies in possible suicide
Taipei, Sept. 28 (CNA) Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Taipei City Councilor Lee Hsin (李新) fell to his death from a building in the capital early Thursday, police reported later that day. Police said that Lee fell from the 11th floor of a building on Anhe ... ( read original story ...)
Citizenm Hotel by Concrete, Taipei – Taiwan
Citizenm has made its hotly anticipated foray into the Far East, opening a towering property on the doorstep of Ximendeng, a bustling area of Taipei known for its appealing nightlife and shopping infrastructure. Called Citizenm Taipei North Gate – it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei city councilor falls to death from building
Taipei, Sept. 28 (CNA) Kuomintang Taipei City Councilor Lee Hsin (李新) fell to his death from a building located in the capital city in the early morning Thursday, according to police. Police said that Lee fell from a building located in Anho Road ... ( read original story ...)
Just DOIT: Taipei graduates from Universiade to Thailand pitch
Following Taipei’s successful hosting of the world Universiade, the Taipei City Government’s Department of Information and Tourism (DOIT) has been putting out its MICE messages at the 2017 IT&CMA (Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia) in ... ( read original story ...)
UBM’s Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair – from 3-6th November at Taipei World Trade Center
The 5th edition of Taiwan Jewellery and Gem Fair will make a glamorous return to Taipei World Trade Center from 3 – 6th November, 2017 and is expected to feature 180 exhibitors in 3,000 sqm exhibition area. The Fair will welcome its trade buyers with a ... ( read original story ...)
EVA AIR opens Taipei – Vienna nonstop bookings from Mar 2018
EVA AIR today (28SEP17) opened reservation for its planned Taipei Taoyuan – Vienna nonstop flights, with 3 weekly Boeing 777-300ER service. Previously reported on Airlineroute on 24SEP17, the effective date was stated from 25MAR18, however this should be ... ( read original story ...)
Business schools in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
The greater China region that encompasses mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan is becoming increasingly important in the world of business education. Many schools have received seals of approval from AACSB and Equis, the two leading global business ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Bosses Face Succession Struggle
Corporate succession is a sensitive topic in Taiwan, where many top business leaders take on larger-than-life roles in their firms, often opting to continue working well into their eighties. Strong family and personal connections often complicate the ... ( read original story ...)