Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan (FYSBT) co-sponsored "I Am Here!" Venture Dialogue to create a brand new deal for young entrepreneurship platform with Yunus Social Business Center (YSBC) in Taiwan. (Start from left) Prof. Kung-Hsiung Chang from ... ( read original story ...)
No terms limits could give Xi more sway on Hong Kong, Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China's move to scrap term limits and allow Xi Jinping to serve as president indefinitely puts him on track to deal with some of the country's weightiest long-term sovereignty challenges, especially the fates of Hong Kong and Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Official uniform invoice app to be launched in 2019
Taipei, March 13 (CNA) The Ministry of Finance will launch an official mobile app next year that will allow winners of the bi-monthly uniform invoice lottery managed by the ministry to claim their prizes through electronic transactions and have their prize ... ( read original story ...)
No term limit could allow Xi to be bold on Hong Kong, Taiwan
Since passing from British to Chinese rule in 1997, the financial hub has operated as a "special administrative ... into just another Chinese city," he said. Self-governing Taiwan, however, is quite a different story, posing a direct challenge to the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan high court upholds acquittal of ‘Sunflower’ activists
Taiwan's high court on Tuesday upheld the acquittal of anti-China activists who occupied the island's parliament in 2014, with the judge describing the protests as "an expression of democracy". Jubilant activists praised the decision which they said was a ... ( read original story ...)
No term limits could give Xi more sway on Hong Kong, Taiwan
BEIJING — China’s move to scrap term limits and allow Xi Jinping to serve as president indefinitely puts him on track to deal with some of the country’s weightiest long-term sovereignty challenges, especially the fates of Hong Kong and Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Smartphones: No Recovery In Sight, Says Morgan Stanley
Taiwan Semi may see some boost from fabb’ing parts for crypto currency mining, which may offset poor trends assembling Apple’s A-series processors for the iPhone. MediaTek has guided its 1Q'18 smartphone chipset shipments to decline 20-30% Q/Q ... ( read original story ...)
Vancouver-Developed CryptoKitties Launches its Mega-Popular Blockchain Cryptocollectible Game in China, Hong Kong & Taiwan
the world's first and most successful consumer product built on blockchain technology, has officially launched in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. To avoid the Ethereum network overload CryptoKitties caused when it premiered in North America in late 2017 ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei, New Taipei unveil monthly pass for MRT and city buses
Taipei, March 12 (CNA) The mayors of Taipei and New Taipei cities on Monday unveiled a monthly pass that will give commuters unlimited use of greater Taipei's public transportation network, including the Mass Rapid Transit system and city buses. The "All ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Financial raises Taiwan’s 2018 GDP growth forecast
Taipei, March 12 (CNA) Cathay Financial Holding Co., one of the largest financial holding firms in Taiwan, said Monday that it has raised its forecast for Taiwan's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2018, citing strong global demand. Joining the ... ( read original story ...)
Technology helps advance Taiwan democracy: minister without portfolio
The Vatican, March 12 (CNA) Minister without Portfolio Audrey Tang (唐鳳), a digital technology professional, touted Taiwan's democratic development in the current digital age, at a meeting in Vatican City last weekend. During the meeting that was ... ( read original story ...)
10 Things To Do In Taipei So the Air Ticket Won’t be Wasted
Experience Taiwan at its finest and make the most of your vacation in this interesting country. Definitely, a rising travel destination these days, this Asian country will bring you an exciting escape. Head to its capital, Taipei, and do plenty of fun ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan will reach out to domestic, foreign arms supply to beef up defence in response to China increase in military budget
Taiwan will look to its domestic arms industry as well as foreign suppliers to respond to China’s continuing military buildup, but has no interest in engaging in an arms race with its cross-strait rival, the defence ministry said Tuesday. The remarks ... ( read original story ...)
China courts technology and Taiwan with Foxconn IPO
China is rolling out the welcome mat for technology companies — and Taiwan. Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics assembler and key Apple supplier, is set to list a $50 billion-plus subsidiary in Shanghai. The speedy approval shows Beijing is ... ( read original story ...)
10 Cool Things To Do In Taipei So the Air Ticket Won’t be Wasted
Experience Taiwan at its finest and make the most of your vacation in this interesting country. Definitely, a rising travel destination these days, this Asian country will bring you an exciting escape. Head to its capital, Taipei, and do plenty of fun ... ( read original story ...)
Namchow unit expects to be 1st Taiwan food firm to launch China IPO
Taipei, March 10 (CNA) A subsidiary of conglomerate Namchow Holding Co. is expected to become the first Taiwanese food firm to launch an initial public offering in China at a time when many local enterprises are eyeing relatively high valuations in the ... ( read original story ...)