Taiwan's financial authority has downgraded its forecast for the island's gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2020 to 1.52 percent from 1.92 percent in March. The agency said earlier this week that ... ( read original story ...)
Amid Turmoil, 2020 Tang Prize Laureates Strive for An Orderly New World
The theme of the 2020 Tang Prize, "for a world of virtue," is intended to extol the pursuit of the ultimate goodness taken up by its latest laureates who demonstrated to us the best one can achieve in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Could Soon Have U.S. Navy Style Torpedoes
The move, which was approved by the U.S. State Dept. last month, offers Taiwan vastly improved undersea defenses against a potential Chinese amphibious assault or maritime-attack ... ( read original story ...)
OCA says it lacks data to protect megamouth sharks
The Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) yesterday said it needs more data to decide whether to protect megamouth sharks, after an animal protection group said fishing vessels have been catching ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing details HK security law
China’s top legislative body yesterday released new details of national security legislation to be imposed on Hong Kong, shedding light on a measure that pro-democracy groups warn could undermine the ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Taiwan against harbouring Hong Kong ‘rioters’
Warning comes after Taiwan announced plans to help those thinking of fleeing Hong Kong over Beijing's new security law. ( read original story ...)
Taipei to boost ‘rainbow economy’ with mementos for foreign LGBT couples
Taipei plans to boost its status as an LGBT tourist destination once the COVID-19 pandemic has lifted by offering commemorative certificates to same-sex couples visiting from abroad, the city’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan May export orders up, flags better outlook though wary of pandemic
Taiwan's export orders edged up for a third consecutive month in May, thanks to sustained demand for telecommuting products like laptops during the coronavirus pandemic that has forced millions of ... ( read original story ...)
Harboring Hong Kong ‘Rioters’ Will Harm Taiwan, China Says
Offering protection to "rioters" from Hong Kong will only harm Taiwan's people and is an interference in the Chinese-ruled city's affairs, China's government said, denouncing plans by Taiwan to help ... ( read original story ...)
Post-Covid Music World May Have Fewer Changes Than You Think
Success over the years with stars like Wu Bai, Wakin Chau, Jackie Chan and Anita Mui have helped to keep Taiwan entrepreneur Sam Duann an influential voice in Asia’s music industry since the 1990s and ... ( read original story ...)
India tells state-run telecoms to not use Chinese gear: source
India has told two state-run telecom firms to use locally made rather than Chinese telecom equipment to upgrade their mobile networks to 4G, a senior government source said on Thursday. New Delhi’s ... ( read original story ...)
DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on black toner powder from China, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei
The duty recommended is in the range of USD 196 per tonne to USD 1,686 per tonne. The finance ministry takes the final decision to impose the duty. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pitches investment deal with EU to strengthen democracy
Taiwan and the European Union should sign an investment agreement to use economics as a way to strengthen their democratic ties, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, pitching to revive a deal ... ( read original story ...)
GlacialPower Launches New GP-CVM400P LED Driver Series Support 3-in-1 Dimming and DALI2 Functions
GlacialPower, the power division of the LED technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc, announces the GP-CVM400P constant voltage LED driver series, including non-dimming, 3-in-1 dimming and DALI2 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Mobile joins rivals on 5G runway
Taiwan Mobile became the third major operator in the market to secure a 5G operating licence, wooing authorities with a plan to double the number of base stations it would deploy this year, Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Air Force Approaches Taiwan for 4th Time This Week, Says Taiwan’s Military
China has not said in public why it has increased its activity near the island, but has previously described such drills as routine and intended to show China's determination to defend its sovereignty ... ( read original story ...)