TAIPEI • Taiwan will, from the start of next week, ease border controls put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and allow in business travellers from some lower-risk countries, though ... ( read original story ...)
Two former legislative aides detained, suspected of spying for China
Two former legislative aides in Taiwan's national legislature were detained and held incommunicado Thursday on suspicion of involvement in developing organizations for Chinese intelligence officers ... ( read original story ...)
These countries tamed COVID-19, and they’re not about to stop social distancing
The cautious approach adopted by many Asian governments stands in contrast to the helter-skelter reopening of economies across much of the United States. ( read original story ...)
As Beijing tightens its grip, Hong Kongers seek refuge in Taiwan
Hong Kongers have resettled in Taiwan since early 2019, seeking shelter from political turmoil as China cracks down on their home city. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Sweden launch NT$250 million initiative
Taiwan and Sweden have launched their first joint research initiative with a budget of nearly NT$250 million (US$8.43 million) to be spent over five years on six teams working on information and ... ( read original story ...)
‘Chu’s Initiatives’ launched in bid to reform KMT
Former Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) chairman Eric Chu (朱立倫) yesterday launched an online policy platform called “Chu’s Initiatives” in a bid to reform the party by fostering dialogue on Hong Kong, ... ( read original story ...)
Team Telecom to FCC: Nix Cable Connection to China
There are other similar applications that Team Telecom has suggested raise similar issues. But it did say the FCC could approve PCLN connections between the U.S. and Taiwan and the U.S. and the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to open new office to assist Hong Kongers
Taiwan will open a special office next month to deal with Hong Kongers wanting to move to the island, including those seeking sanctuary for "political reasons," the government said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: Taiwan announces humanitarian aid plan for people fleeing city
Government-funded agency will work with human rights and civil groups to help ‘asylum seekers’ with residency, settlement, employment and protection issues, official says. ( read original story ...)
How to Make Government Trustworthy Again
Why have some Asian countries controlled their outbreaks so well? It's because authorities have earned their citizens' confidence. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan central bank holds fire on rates, cuts growth outlook again
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's central bank unexpectedly left its policy rate unchanged on Thursday but further reduced its growth forecast for 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic threatens to deal a ... ( read original story ...)
Covid hurts Taiwan lending
Local firms have rapidly gone from being a reliable source of liquidity for dollar loans to taking a big step back from lending this year. The worst may be over, but cash is no longer king – caution ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Funding of Think Tanks: Omnipresent and Rarely Disclosed
Washington researchers cash five- and six-figure checks annually from Taiwan’s government but bury that conflict of interest when writing about U.S.-Taiwan policy. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan c.bank cuts growth outlook, holds fire on rates
Taiwan's central bank unexpectedly left its policy rate unchanged on Thursday but further reduced its growth forecast for 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic threatens to deal a further blow to the ... ( read original story ...)
Pioneer Conservationist Jane Goodall Awarded 2020 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace, and one of the most influential primatologists today, was announced winner of the 2020 Tang Prize in Sustainable ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets drop into the red as traders take step back
Tokyo and Hong Kong were down one percent, while Sydney lost 1.6 percent after data showed a massive jump in Australian job losses. "The market is searching for a new catalyst," said Sameer Samana, ... ( read original story ...)