The electronics subindex dropped 0.7 percent, while the financials subindex lost 0.7 percent. Taiwan is due to issue its November export orders on Tuesday, an indicator of actual exports 2-3 months ahead. A Reuters poll forecast orders last month to have ... ( read original story ...)
Finding Glimpses of Christmas in Taipei [Part 1] – Taipei 101
I have to admit that the overall purpose of our recent day trip to Taipei wasn’t to check out the Christmas displays around the Xinyi area of the city. The date was strategically planned with that mind, however. Our main purpose for going to Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Italian-made trains roll into Taipei MRT system
Punctual and clean, the Taipei Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) boasts a customer satisfaction rating of 94 percent. As the MRT embarks on a process of expansion, procuring and utilizing the best engineering and technology available has become key to maintaining ... ( read original story ...)
Dell Taiwan partners with Taipei city government to create IoT Innovation Lab
Taiwan to establish Taipei IoT Innovation Lab, looking to push the city to become a Living Lab for smart city technology. Dell will provide complete end-to-end technology solutions and resources to help further improve the Taipei government's IoT ecosystem ... ( read original story ...)
Uber says disappointed by Taiwan law raising ride-sharing fine to highest level globally
The move marks the latest clash in the stand-off between the Taiwan government and the global ride-sharing firm. Uber urged Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in November to let the island's people decide whether they want Uber services in Taiwan. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei market at 'decadeslong low': real estate group
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- This year has been the worst for Taipei's real estate industry in a decade, Taipei Association of Real Estate Brokers said at its annual meeting with the press on Thursday. According to data Taipei City's Department of Land Administration ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks head for third session of falls on Fed rate hike
The electronics subindex slipped as much as 0.3 percent, while the financials subindex gained up to 0.6 percent. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world's top contract chip maker, dipped as much as 1 percent. Cathay Financial Holding ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan eyes Trump's China policy with mix of hope and fear
TAIPEI, Taiwan — As Taiwan becomes a contentious issue between China and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Taiwanese are hoping it will lead to closer ties with Washington but are wary of becoming a bargaining chip between the world's two largest economies. ( read original story ...)
As Trump riles China, Taiwan tallies defense costs
TAIPEI Before getting too carried away with Taiwan's elevated status under a Donald Trump presidency, President Tsai Ing-wen might want to check her bank balance. Trump's suggestion that the "one China" principle – that Taiwan is a part of China – was ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile Taiwan: A Look at a Highly Mobile Market
According to eMarketer's estimates, 73.4% of Taiwan's population use smartphones. Even in mobile-dominant APAC, that tops the list. The closest APAC markets are Singapore, at 71.8%, and South Korea, at 70.4%. By comparison, the US rate is 63.9% and China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: Xiaomi pushing sales of Mi Band bracelets, OTT boxes, smartphones
Xiaomi Technology has continued to make headway for a number of its products, including Mi Band bracelets, OTT (over-the-top) boxes and smartphones, in the Taiwan market, according to sources from the local retail channels. Xiaomi is expected to ship ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks fall as Fed hints at more hikes; tech shares down
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) led technology heavyweights lower and dragged down the electronics subindex by 0.5 percent. TSMC, the world's top contract chip maker, shed 1.3 percent. The financials subindex gained 0.4 percent. The Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's surprising superfood – an indigenous quinoa
It's something of a superfood, and hails from South America. Or so we thought. In fact, farmers in Taiwan were also growing it thousands of years ago - and now it's on the comeback. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Is Both Exhilarated and Unnerved by Trump’s China Remarks
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Lin Fei-fan led the charge nearly three years ago when hundreds of students occupied Taiwan’s legislature to protest a trade deal with China. With the island’s economy increasingly tied to the mainland’s, and Beijing’s global ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom Announces Chairman and CEO Change
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Chunghwa Telecom today announced that Mr. Yu Cheng will take over the roles as Chairman and CEO of the Company, succeeding Dr. Lih-Shyng Tsai, effective December 15, 2016. Chairman Cheng has extensive ... ( read original story ...)
39 Taiwanese arrested in Spain for involvement in telecom fraud
Taipei, Dec. 15 (CNA) Thirty-nine Taiwanese nationals were confirmed as of Thursday morning to have been arrested for their involvement in telecom fraud in Spain, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). News reports said Spanish police raided ... ( read original story ...)