TAIPEI, Taiwan — For many in Taiwan, the death in custody last week of the Chinese Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo had double relevance. But the death by cancer of Mr. Liu, who was serving an 11-year prison sentence for his role in Charter 08, a ... ( read original story ...)
A pet lover in Taiwan is using plastic water pipes to build wheelchairs for disabled dogs
Disabled dogs at an animal shelter in Taiwan's southern city of Tainan, can now walk and run again, thanks to wheelchairs designed for them by a pet enthusiast. Pan Chieh's motivation for making pet wheelchairs came from a personal experience that set him ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan says 7 nationals detained in Cambodia for telecoms fraud
TAIPEI, July 20 (Reuters) - Cambodia has detained seven people from Taiwan suspected of running a telecoms scam, the self-ruled island said on Thursday, adding that it is trying to bring them home and avoid their deportation to China. Cambodia, one of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says seven nationals detained in Cambodia for telecom fraud
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Cambodia has detained seven Taiwan nationals suspected of running a telecoms scam, the self-ruled island said on Thursday, adding that it is trying to bring them home and avoid their deportation to China, which gave information for the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Bourse May Be Stuck In Neutral
while the financials and cement stocks were mixed. For the day, the index advanced 23.72 points or 0.23 percent to finish at 10,481.26 after trading between 10,429.85 and 10,481.26 on turnover of 95.95 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s CTBC set for large slice of LH Bank
CTBC Bank Co Ltd, one of the largest privately owned financial institutions in Taiwan, is expected to acquire a sizeable stake worth 16.6 billion baht in Thailand's LH Financial Group (LHFG) soon. Further revenue would be generated through gradual ... ( read original story ...)
PH 5 scrapes past Taipei B
TAIPEI—Finding it hard to sustain the intensity after two straight emotional grinds, Gilas Pilipinas needed to dig deep in the endgame to dodge the upset ax, escaping Chinese Taipei B, 93-82, in the Jones Cup Invitational at Taipei Peace Basketball Hall ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom partners Ericsson to test IoT devices, applications
The two companies will also work together to identify how 5G can be used for digital transformation initiatives in the transportation and utilities sector. Chunghwa Telecom, an integrated telecommunications services company in Taiwan, has tapped on ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia may send 7 Taiwan telecom fraud suspects to China: MOFA
Taipei, July 18 (CNA) Cambodian authorities have arrested seven Taiwanese nationals for suspected involvement in telecom fraud and is likely to deport them to China, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday. The seven Taiwanese nationals ... ( read original story ...)
Little Movement Seen For Taiwan Stock Market
For the day, the index added 13.63 points or 0.13 percent to finish at 10,457.54 after trading between 10,436.31 and 10,490.05 on turnover of 98.94 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial lost 0.80 percent, while Mega Financial dipped 0 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan politicians scuffle during heated spending debate
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Politicians scuffled in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday during a heated debate over how billions of dollar for an infrastructure development plan will be allocated. Members of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and opposition ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s brawling in parliament is a political way of life
These are external links and will open in a new window On the outside, the main building of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan - or parliament - is a picture of calm. Two rows of neatly-trimmed shrubbery and trees line the courtyard leading to the stately-looking ... ( read original story ...)
China market: Smartphone brands show polarized sales performances
China and Taiwan smartphone vendors are showing polarized sales performances in China market, with smaller vendors such as LeEco and Asustek Computer gradually losing ground and leading ones such as Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo Oppo steadily trending upward ... ( read original story ...)
Scuffles break out in Taiwan parliament over infrastructure budget
A brawl breaks out between members of the ruling and opposition parties in Taiwan. No reporter narration. (ROUGH CUT - NO REPORTER NARRATION) Scuffles broke out in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday (July 18) during a budget meeting for an infrastructure ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to conditionally lift 16-year-old import ban on Japanese beef
TAIPEI – Taiwan has decided in principle to lift a ban since 2001 on beef imported from Japan, action taken following the discovery there of cattle with mad cow disease, the Food and Drug Administration said in a statement posted Monday on its website. ( read original story ...)
TICTeC@Taipei: Agenda now online, early bird tickets still available
As we shared back in April, this September we’ll be hosting an extra edition of our TICTeC research conference, in Taipei. TICTeC, or The Impacts of Civic Technology Conference, is the Civic Tech sector’s only conference that’s dedicated to ... ( read original story ...)