TAIPEI, Taiwan — Liu Tai-ting was hoping to make money to support his child when he moved to Kenya from Taiwan and joined in what Chinese authorities say was a telephone fraud scheme, posing as a government official to demand bogus payments and gain ... ( read original story ...)
Corning unveils plan to expand investment in Taiwan
Taipei, March 7 (CNA) Corning Incorporated, an American multinational technology company that specializes in glass and ceramics, plans to increase investment in research and development in Taiwan by expanding its Corning Advanced Technology Center in ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Global tech demand to buoy Taiwan exports despite surprise Feb drop
TAIPEI, March 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s exports snapped 16 straight months of growth to log a fall in February due to the Lunar New Year, although robust global tech demand will continue to power the island’s manufacturing activity and buoy first quarter ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan’s Feb exports fall on holiday distortion, Q1 remains solid
TAIPEI, March 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s exports snapped 16 straight months of growth to log a fall in February due to the Lunar New Year, although robust global tech demand continues to power the island’s manufacturing activity. February shipments fell 1 ... ( read original story ...)
INSIGHT: Taiwan’s festival of firecrackers
Participants wearing motorcycle helmets and makeshift protective gear get sprayed with firecrackers during the annual 'Beehive Firecrackers' festival in Taiwan. Participants wearing motorcycle helmets and makeshift protective gear get sprayed with ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seeks business partnerships in India
Chinese investors may give investment in India a highbrow but Taiwan seeks to beef up its response and foothold in this large, young consumer market. To counter Chinese investments Taiwan is likely to lead investments of more than $10 billion to make India ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Poland sign MOU on financial technology cooperation
Taipei, March 6 (CNA) Taiwan and Poland signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Tuesday on cooperation in the development of financial technology. The cooperation agreement was signed by Wellington Koo (顧立雄), chairman of the Financial Supervisory ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says it will beef up defense to respond to China
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 defense ministry said Tuesday. The remarks from ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Utility model patents in Taiwan
Filing a utility model application for an invention can be a quick way to obtain patent rights in Taiwan. A utility model application will mature into a registration with a duration of 10 years from the filing date as soon as the formality requirements are ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Looks to Domestic Arms Industry to Respond to China
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's defense ministry says it will look to its domestic arms industry as well as foreign suppliers to respond to China's continuing military buildup. Spokesman Chen Chung-ji said Tuesday the self-governing island had no interest in ... ( read original story ...)
China to review Hon Hai unit IPO application unusually quickly
Taipei, March 5 (CNA) China's top securities regulator will soon review an initial public offering (IPO) application filed by a subsidiary of Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. In a statement released Sunday, the China ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei to launch electric car-sharing in mid-March
Taipei, March 5 (CNA) Taipei is planning to start offering an electric car-sharing service in mid-March, transportation officers and business operators said Monday. Lo Chih-hao (羅至浩), a section chief at the Transportation Management Division under ... ( read original story ...)
2018 is already shaping up well for the Taiwanese market
Two months into the new year, the Taiwanese property market is already showing marked growth ... according to official statistics released by the government last week, per Focus Taiwan. Around 30,640 units were transacted in Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Taiwan it won’t tolerate separatist activities
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will never tolerate any separatist schemes for self-ruled Taiwan and will safeguard China’s territorial integrity, according to prepared remarks by Premier Li Keqiang at the opening of China’s annual meeting of parliament on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tea brand retailer charts path to sales growth
With a market share of 24.3 percent, the premier Taiwanese tea-based beverage brand has opened retail outlets in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore ... and adversely affected," the company says in the IPO prospectus. Lego Corporate Finance Limited is the sole ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan telecom operators showcase smart solutions at MWC 2018
Taiwan-based telecom operators including Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) and Taiwan Star Telecom (T Star) made a strong presence at the just-concluded MWC 2018 showcasing their latest mobile service solutions and reaching ... ( read original story ...)