The Taiwan stock market has climbed higher in three straight sessions, gathering more than 120 points or 1.1 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 10,840-point ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Never Needed Shutdowns to Control Covid-19. Its Economy Is Stalling Anyway.
Taiwan never needed to resort to shutdowns to control the coronavirus, but its faltering economy bears lessons for U.S. and European countries looking to reopen, writes economics commentator. ( read original story ...)
US push for Taiwan WHO observer status seen falling flat in Southeast Asia
Diplomatic observers said that the sway China holds over many economies in the region would preclude them offering their support to the US-led recognition effort. ( read original story ...)
This Is How Taiwan Got a Head Start on Smashing the Virus
Before the coronavirus even registered on the radars of other governments, Taiwan was testing and quarantining travelers from Wuhan, China. ( read original story ...)
How Taiwan Is Becoming a Global Hub for Creative Content
The creative class in Taiwan has been pushing the boundaries in culture for decades with groundbreaking films, books, music and, more recently, virtual reality projects. The nation is investing ... ( read original story ...)
MediaTek unveils Helio G85 chipset designed for yet more gaming phones
MediaTek has unveiled its latest Helio G85, which is another gaming chipset for affordable smartphones but remained coy on benchmarks. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is a “great example of how to deal with the coronavirus,” expert says
"I think a lot of countries are thinking, well, we can learn a lot from Taiwan. Why is Beijing not letting Taiwan get up and tell its story?" ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Urges Tedros to Invite Taiwan to WHA as More Countries Join Campaign
Australia and New Zealand have hopped on board a growing U.S.-backed campaign for Taiwan to participate in the World Health Assembly as an observer. ( read original story ...)
Asia virus latest: Philippine economy shrinks, Taiwan baseball gets global audience
Pakistan will begin easing its nationwide lockdown over the weekend, Prime Minister Imran Khan said, citing the economic havoc the measures have wreaked, even as increased testing shows a rise in new ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Tells WHO To ‘Cast Off’ China’s Control During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Steven Solomon, who is the WHO's principal legal officer, said Monday that the position of WHO toward Taiwan is in keeping with the 1971 U.N. policy. ( read original story ...)
iPhone Maker Foxconn Pivots Back To China With Qingdao Plant
Foxconn is pivoting back to China with a new chip plant deal as Chinese semiconductor demand is expected to surge. ( read original story ...)
TWi Biotechnology Receives Canada Health Approval for AC-1101 Phase 1 CTA
TWi Biotechnology (TWiB) announced that they have received Clinical Trial Application (CTA) approval from the Health Canada to conduct a Phase 1 clinical trial with AC-1101 gel. AC-1101 is a topical ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-MLB players in Taiwan bolster must-see TV for U.S. sports fans
Playing in Taiwan once was a last option Justin Nicolino had to continue a professional baseball career. Now, the former Miami Marlins pitcher is one of many ex-MLB players who provide entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
‘Biggest Secret’ – Taiwan Baseball Draws Foreign Fans During Sports Shutdown
Foreign fans starved of baseball are tuning in to Taiwan's often-overlooked league as the island basks in the glow of being one of the few places in the world hosting live sports. The coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the U.S. is optimistic in the age of coronavirus
The pandemic could be a "window of opportunity" for Taiwan and the United States, Taipei's man in Washington says. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Urges WHO to Let It Join Key Annual Meeting
Taiwan urged the World Health Organization to allow it to rejoin a key global health assembly later this month despite objections from China. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo again ... ( read original story ...)