Taipei, Nov. 22 (CNA) Taiwan has recorded a net outflow of funds for the 25th consecutive quarter, the longest run of net outflows in the country's history, according to the central bank. The bank said Taiwan had a net outflow in its financial account of ... ( read original story ...)
HTC might sell its smartphone business in the coming year
The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer was hit with record low sales in February earlier this year. Among the highlights of 2016 is the HTC 10, which is easily the best smartphone in our eyes. Plus HTC just launched a new slightly-less-impressive version of ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Places Deutsche Bank Taipei's TWD Bonds on Rating Watch Negative
This is based on Fitch's rating criteria on senior bond instruments of financial institutions. RATING SENSITIVITIES SENIOR DEBT Any rating action on Deutsche Bank could trigger a similar move on the National Long-Term Rating on DB Taipei's debt. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says sees exchange with China's leader in APEC as positive
TAIPEI A brief exchange between representatives from Taiwan and China at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' meeting is a "positive" development for relations across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's Presidential Office said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks higher in mild rebound ahead of export orders data
TAIPEI, Nov 21 Taiwan stocks rose on Monday following some ... The electronics subindex rose 0.1 percent, while the financials subindex gained 1.1 percent. The Taiwan dollar firmed T$0.088 to T$31.922 per U.S. dollar. It settled at T$32.01 on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Photo review of EVA Air flight from Toronto to Taipei in Business
I’ve flown with EVA before — they’re a fantastic way to spend Aeroplan points since there’s no fuel surcharge, and availability is great within two weeks of departure. Or at least, that’s traditionally been the case. I actually found this ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Considers Fintech Overhaul, Blockchain Tech May See Adoption
The securities industry in Taiwan is looking forward to overhauling its financial technology sector to meet the needs of changing financial landscape. Read more... The blockchain revolution is catching the world by storm. As the adoption of latest ... ( read original story ...)
Why Uber Can Defiantly Flout The Law In Taiwan
Taiwan also lacks a single agency that can go after Uber’s business entity, its app, its drivers and its riders all at once, making enforcement messy. (On the flip side, there’s one single agency that Uber can contact to sort out the mess.) Ironically ... ( read original story ...)
Where to stay in Taipei: the Mandarin Oriental
Geographically, it has the three most important factors going for it: location (in Taipei’s most established business district), location (15 minutes by car from Taipei 101 and many of the city’s other top attractions), location (five minutes by car ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks, currency fall in line with Asian markets
TAIPEI Nov 18 Taiwan's stocks and currency fell on Friday ... The electronics subindex slipped 0.1 percent, while the financials subindex lost 0.8 percent. TSMC, the world's biggest contract chip maker, fell 0.6 percent. The Taiwan dollar softened T$0 ... ( read original story ...)
25 Reasons To Love Taipei
Taipei might just be one of the most underrated cities to visit. It doesn’t matter whether you are a foodie, a shopper, or if you simply enjoy marvelling at the wonders of nature – Taipei will have you covered. So many street snacks to love, so many ... ( read original story ...)
UK railway mission rolls into Taipei to push sustainability
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A U.K. business delegation regarding sustainable railway development concluded its Taipei trip Friday during which it promoted U.K.'s capabilities in operating and maintaining traditional railways, the country's de facto embassy in Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan asks local insurers to consider buying long-term govt bonds – sources
TAIPEI Nov 17 Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is asking local insurers to actively evaluate the possibility of buying long-term government bonds, subject to their capital allocation, two people with direct knowledge of the request said on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan May Be First in Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Sitting in the third row of a small chapel, Ms. Liou wiped away tears of joy as her sister exchanged wedding vows with her new husband. A few feet away, Ms. Liou’s partner stood alone, maintaining their public charade of being just ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to punish fraudsters abroad after China deportations
Taipei has accused Beijing of abducting Taiwanese citizens ... But Beijing insists that Taiwanese fraud suspects should be sent to China to face trial because their telecom fraud crimes largely target mainland Chinese. Chinese officials blamed Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's m-payment user base growth to accelerate in 2017
More than 96 percent of Taiwan's mobile payment users plan to continue using mobile payment to make transactions, acquire merchandises and use services in the future, according to a report from Taipei-based research institute MIC (Market Intelligence ... ( read original story ...)