Taiwan's export surge slowed in October to a more leisurely pace as gains in electronics, machinery and chemical shipments all moderated, largely due to seasonal holidays. Exports increased 3.0% from a year earlier to $27.54 billion, the Finance Ministry ... ( read original story ...)
TAISHIN FINANCIAL PFD TWD10 (2887C) Is Yet to See Trading Action on Nov 7
TAISHIN FINANCIAL PFD TWD10 currently has a total float of shares and on average sees shares exchange hands each day. The stock now has a 52-week low of 32.25 and high of 34.5. Taiwan is one of the fastest-growing countries in Asia in terms of economic ... ( read original story ...)
Saint Lucia’s prime minister to visit Taiwan
Prime Minister Chastanet aims to broaden Taiwan-Saint Lucia cooperation to include the areas ... Dr. Ubaldus Raymond, the Minister in the Ministry of Finance; and Jemma Lafeuille, Chief Economist in the Ministry of Finance. In the Prime Minister’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market May Reverse Monday’s Losses
For the day, the index sank 14.58 points or 0.13 percent to finish at 10,786.19 after trading between 10,769.19 and 10,858.50 on turnover of 112.60 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial shed 0.40 percent, while Mega Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Fluid Mirror interior in Taipei
Incorporating themselves into the pleasing view of a waterfront residence, the undulate waters with ripples therein pass through the semi-circular surrounding windows and become part of the vicissitudes of your daily life. Inspired by the murmuring waters ... ( read original story ...)
In Progress: Taipei Pop Music Center / Reiser + Umemoto
Construction continues on the Main Hall of Taipei Pop Music Center. The scaffolds have been removed and main structure and substructure are complete. Decking of the envelope has begun, revealing the building's faceted cladding. The Main Hall is the ... ( read original story ...)
Continued Support Called For Taiwan Shares
For the day, the index advanced 12.26 points or 0.11 percent to finish at 10,800.77 after trading between 10,765.31 and 10,835.70 on turnover of 113.03 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial collected 0.20 percent, while Mega Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Michelin to launch in Taipei
After Singapore and South Korea, Michelin has announced plans to launch a new guide for Taipei by spring 2018. When the Michelin Guide Taipei hits bookshelves and goes live next spring, it will be the guide's 30th selection. The launch is part of the brand ... ( read original story ...)
AIoT to create new business opportunities for Taiwan: IEK
Taipei, Nov. 6 (CNA) The Industrial Economics and Knowledge Center (IEK) said Monday that it expects the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) to bring tremendous business opportunities to Taiwan at a time when the country is eager to upgrade its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan records net fund inflows after 3 months of net outflow
In this file undated photo, a bank clerk displays bills of NT$500. Taiwan's top financial regulator said foreign institutional investors made a fund inflow of US$1.063 billion in October after being responsible for US$2.307 billion in net outflow in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hopes to find ‘natural way’ to engage with China’s Xi at APEC
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan hopes to find a “natural way” to exchange views with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit of Asia-Pacific leaders that starts in Vietnam this week, the self-ruled island’s envoy to the meeting said on Monday. Relations ... ( read original story ...)
Qualcomm’s halt of deal with ITRI could hurt Taiwan’s 5G development
Taipei, Nov. 5 (CNA) Qualcomm Inc.'s suspension of its 5G technology development collaboration with Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) will likely affect Taiwan's 5G technology development, Technology Minister Chen Liang-gee ... ( read original story ...)
Fireflies kindle a nostalgic glow in Taiwan’s cities
Over the past four years, Taipei has spent $1.6 million on the project, which has established sustainable firefly populations in the Wenshan, Daan and Chungshan districts of the city. Taipei’s achievement is not unprecedented. When the environmentalists ... ( read original story ...)
Plan for office in China still being assessed: Taipei mayor
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said Saturday that a plan for the city to set up a liaison office in China to serve Taipei residents there is still being assessed. "If the plan works out, the most likely location would be in ... ( read original story ...)
Housing transactions in 6 major cities down over 10% in October
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Transactions of residential and commercial property in Taiwan's six major cities fell more than 10 percent in October from a month earlier as Ghost Month still weighed down the market, according to government statistics. In October ... ( read original story ...)
Once Formidable, Taiwan’s Military Now Overshadowed by China’s
ZUOYING NAVAL BASE, Taiwan — The Hai Pao, one of Taiwan’s four navy submarines, began its service as the Tusk, an American vessel launched in August 1945 at the end of World War II. Its sister submarine, the Hai Shih, is a year older. Neither can fire ... ( read original story ...)