“The metro system in Taipei City has advanced greatly in the last two decades ... “We hope that through this effort, the public housing project can act as the buffer zone for them to save up for their first homes as well as reduce the outflow of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles jets, navy as Chinese aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait
Taiwan scrambled jets and navy ships on Wednesday as a group of Chinese warships, led by its sole aircraft carrier, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tension between Beijing and the self-ruled island. China’s Soviet-built ... ( read original story ...)
China aircraft carrier enters strait, Taiwan warns against 'panic'
China's only aircraft carrier has entered the Taiwan Strait in a highly symbolic show of strength, but Taiwan insisted Wednesday there was no need for panic even as tensions boil over the island's diplomatic status. Beijing has upped its military drills ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong divided over Forbidden City museum plan
The Nationalist government sent some of its most valuable imperial treasures to Taiwan. Today ... a non-profit that runs the city's horse racing and betting business, would fund the project with a HK$452m ($58.3m; £48m) donation. Critics have accused ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles fighter jets after China sends its aircraft carrier and escort vessels into Taiwan Strait following anger sparked by Trump phone call
Taiwan has been forced to scramble jets and navy ships as a group of Chinese warships led by China's sole aircraft carrier sailed north through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tensions between Beijing and the self-ruled Taiwan. China ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Alibaba, part of planned Taiwan fund, won't seek board seats at local firms – source
The deal has yet to be approved by Taiwan's Investment Commission despite an application three months ago, raising concern that the fund may be rejected amid a chill in political relations with China. It follows a $300 million Taiwan Entrepreneur Fund that ... ( read original story ...)
China continues with ‘reactive measures’ in the Taiwan Strait
On Wednesday, China’s only aircraft carrier, The Liaoning, has entered the Taiwan Strait It entered the southwest of Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) at 07:00 local time (23:00 GMT), along with escort vessels, the defense ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles jets, navy as China aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI Taiwan scrambled jets and navy ships on Wednesday as a group of Chinese warships, led by its sole aircraft carrier, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tension between Beijing and the self-ruled island. China's Soviet ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Review: Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei
Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei is a luxury city centre hotel in Taipei. As the tallest hotel in the city this family hotel in Taipei offers unparalleled views over the city, including wonderful views of the famous Taipei 101 tower. ( read original story ...)
The story of smartphones has a lesson for Taiwan
On Jan. 10, 2007, President Chen Shui-bian attended the inauguration of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega during his Central America visit. Exactly 10 years later, it was again Ortega who hosted the R.O.C. head of state — President Tsai Ing-wen — in ... ( read original story ...)
Camping@Home
Original House Situation Located in the suburb of Taipei city, the house of this project has green window view, with plenty of natural light. The quiet and undisturbed environment inspires the designer to design this project. Advantages： It’s a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks down; strong Dec exports data caps losses
The electronics subindex climbed as much as 0.3 percent, while the financials subindex dropped up to 0.6 percent. Government issued data on Monday that showed Taiwan's exports in December had bounced to their highest in four years, fuelling hopes that ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks down on profit-taking; ahead of data, earnings
The electronics subindex sank as much as 0.3 percent, while the financials subindex lost up to 0.2 percent. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world's largest contract chipmaker and big-capped share, remained unchanged. It is due to issue its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s smog-eating twisting tower will feature luxury apartments — take a look inside
The Tao Zhu Yin Yuan Tower by Vincent Callebut Architectures in Taipei, Taiwan. A twisting, smog-eating tower is going up in Taipei, Taiwan. On the outside, 23,000 trees and shrubs — nearly the same amount found in New York’s Central Park — will ... ( read original story ...)
Photo review of Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore to Taipei in Business
Following my trip to Bangkok over Xmas, I made another trip over the New Year holidays, to Taipei to witness the Taipei 101 New Year Fireworks. This was of course coupled with some shopping as well as eating. Having checked-in online earlier, we proceeded ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Transition: Taiwan, Cabinet, Inauguration
Jan.09 -- Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli recaps this weekend's latest news related to President-elect Donald Trump less than two weeks before his inauguration. Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance." ( read original story ...)