Taipei launches double-decker bus to promote tourism

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A "hop-on, hop-off" double-decker bus service, the first of its kind in Taiwan, hit the road in Taipei Wednesday, allowing tourists to visit major tourist spots in the capital in four hours for NT$300 (US$9.50). The bus, painted bright ... ( read original story ...)

The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 10 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan tells Beijing to grow up over Trump ceremony row

A former premier will lead Taipei's delegation as foreign dignitaries from around the world descend on the US capital for the president-elect's swearing in. But Beijing has asked the US to bar the self-ruling island it sees as a renegade province and part ... ( read original story ...)

All aboard! Taipei's new sightseeing buses offer double the fun

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A fleet of double-decker buses hit the roads of Taipei Wednesday, offering visitors to city a chance to take in open-topped guided tours in four different languages. The hop-on, hop-off bus service was officially launched at a ceremony at ... ( read original story ...)

One Foot in the Real World, the Other in a Virtual One

When he created the VR Taipei meetup group on Meetup.com, he wanted to promote virtual reality (VR) in Taiwan by bringing together people who shared an interest in the up-and-coming technology. “I just saw that Taipei had all of this talent,” he said. ( read original story ...)

As China rattles sabres, US should expand ties with Taiwan

The People’s Republic of China sent its aircraft carrier, Liaoning, through the Strait of Taiwan early this month, responding at least in part to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s phone conversation congratulating US president-elect Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks track Wall Street lower; financials weigh

TAIPEI, Jan 18 TAIPEI Jan 18 Taiwan stocks fell on Wednesday tracking overnight weakness on Wall Street and pressured by financials such as Cathay Financial Holding. As of 0230 GMT, the main TAIEX index was down 0.2 percent at 9,338.14 points. The ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan to limit insurers' investments in global corporate bonds

TAIPEI Jan 17 Taiwan's financial regulator on Tuesday said it would curb investments by domestic insurers in international corporate bonds redeemable by issuers within five years, as it moves to clamp down on risk. Taiwan has sought to attract such bond ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks rise; TSMC, HTC rebound

TAIPEI Jan 17 Taiwan stocks rose on Tuesday as investors snapped ... The electronics subindex rose 0.5 percent, while the financials subindex gained 0.3 percent. The Taiwan dollar softened T$0.038 to T$31.740 per U.S. dollar. (Reporting by Faith Hung ... ( read original story ...)