Taiwan export surge slows in October

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)