Taipei mayoral election becomes 3-way race as DPP names nominee

Taipei, May 30 (CNA) The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Wednesday nominated Pasuya Yao (姚文智) to run for Taipei mayor, making him the third prominent candidate in the election. Yao will come up against the incumbent Ko Wen-je (柯文哲), an ... ( read original story ...)

Why China is making brands nervous to acknowledge Taiwan

The world’s largest companies are starting to feel China breathing down their necks, as the economic superpower has started extracting apologies from major brands that do not refer to Taiwan as Chinese territory. The democratically elected government of ... ( read original story ...)

33 Taiwanese telecom fraud suspects charged

Taipei, May 29 (CNA) Thirty-three Taiwanese nationals involved in a cross-border telecom scam ring in Europe that targeted Chinese citizens have been indicted on charges of organized crime and fraud, Miaoli District Prosecutors Office said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

Computex Taipei to spotlight the newest in tech

Taipei, May 30 (CNA) This year's Computex Taipei, one of the world's largest information communications technology exhibitions, will showcase five cutting-edge technology trends -- artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), virtual reality ... ( read original story ...)

10 Hipster cafes in Taipei all vegetarians have to visit

Craving for some classic cafe grub? Ooh Cha Cha is the place to go to. This vegan plant-based cafe will seduce you with its magnificent-looking food that tastes just as good as they look. Take your pick from their assemblage of quinoa bowls, burgers and ... ( read original story ...)

Hotel Check: Hotel Indigo Kaohsiung, Taiwan

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS This is the city’s only hotel from an international brand, and its location near Central Park and a popular night market along with its unique interior design make it a favorite of business and leisure travelers to Taiwan’s third ... ( read original story ...)

Muslim students help design travel itineraries in Taipei

Taipei, May 29 (CNA) A Muslim student association at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology is working with Taipei's tourism authority to come up with Muslim-friendly travel itineraries in the capital city, the first partnership of its ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan welcomes Haiti president as China chips away at allies

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen welcomed the leader of the Caribbean nation of Haiti with a military salute on Tuesday on his first official trip to Taipei, as China ramps up the pressure to lure away Taiwan’s friends. Taiwan has lost ... ( read original story ...)

China’s ramping up pressure on Taiwan

Hong Kong (CNN)Beijing's push to isolate Taiwan is gathering pace, with two of the island's few remaining allies switching allegiance to China in the past month. Taiwan isn't just taking heat from China diplomatically. Multi-national companies are being ... ( read original story ...)

Profit Taking May Dent Taiwan Stock Market

For the day, the index gained 5.37 points or 0.05 percent to finish at 10,942.30 after trading between 10,918.12 and 10,977.81 on turnover of 127.90 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial lost 0.55 percent, while Mega Financial fell 0 ... ( read original story ...)