As of 0150 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose 1.1 percent, to 9,915.13 points, after closing down 0.4 percent on Friday. Taiwan's financial markets where shut Monday and Tuesday for public holidays. The electronics subindex rose 1.6 percent, while the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's president guest raps in this music video that'll make you want to visit the island
As promotional videos go, it's... different. Taiwanese rapper Dwagie has a song called Light Up Taiwan singing the praises of his homeland, which he helpfully points out isn't Thailand or China. Dwagie, also known as Dog G, has worked with the American ... ( read original story ...)
COMPUTEX Taipei 2017: “Building Global Technology Ecosystems”
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--COMPUTEX TAIPEI, the leading global ICT show with a complete supply chain, IoT and startup ecosystems, will be held between May 30 and June 3, featuring the following themes: AI & Robotics, IoT Applications, Innovations ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's capital is a city easy to worship
On the oldest streets of Taiwan's capital, some of its youngest adults bow their heads to pray. They're silently praying for protection, for love, and for wealth at the Xia-Hai City God Temple – the religious centre in Datong District, or old Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Small geothermal power plant considered near Taipei in Taiwan
... of a quarter of Taipei and if the central government launched a project to drill a 5km shaft into the chamber, it would solve the nation’s energy problem, Kao said. New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Yeh Hui-ching said that with the central government’s ... ( read original story ...)
China says US-provided weapons won't stop unification with Taiwan
Activists protest a meeting between Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou and China's President Xi Jinping in Taipei, Taiwan, November 7, 2015. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Defence Ministry said on Thursday it was futile for Taiwan to think ... ( read original story ...)
Housing transactions grow over 30% in March
Data compiled by Yung Ching Realty Group (永慶集團), one of the largest property sales agencies in Taiwan, indicated that transactions of homes, offices and shops nationwide grew 32 percent from February. Yung Ching said increased buying interest in ... ( read original story ...)
Flight Review: China Airlines Premium Business Class, San Francisco to Taipei (and Back)
Two weeks ago, I took a short trip to visit family in Taiwan. Award availability was wide open, so I snatched a round trip with China Airlines in its Premium Business Class. The booking cost me 160,000 Delta miles and $115 in fees, in addition to $66 ... ( read original story ...)
AMPHION appoints AVANT Technology as its distributor for the China and Taiwan markets
Belfast, N. Ireland – 31 March 2017-- Amphion Semiconductor today announced the appointment of Avant Technology as the distributor of its video codec silicon IP for the China and Taiwan marketplaces. Avant will also represent Amphion in Korea, Malaysia ... ( read original story ...)
HondaJet to make first appearance in Hong Kong, Taipei
Greensboro-based Honda Aircraft Co. said Thursday that its $4.85 million HondaJet will make its first appearance in Hong Kong and Taipei next month, immediately following the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Shanghai, China. The company ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and Hong Kong: two cultures, one trip
Everyone knows that Hong Kong is the vibrant financial hub of Asia and that Taiwan leads the world with delicious rice noodles and the best cycling environment. But did you know that both destinations offer amazing scenery, trails, and golden beaches along ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam labels Taiwan drills on disputed island 'serious violation'
HANOI Vietnam on Thursday denounced Taiwan's military drills on and around a disputed South China Sea island, labeling them a serious violation of its sovereignty and a threat to maritime security. China claims most of the energy-rich waters through which ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan court acquits 'Sunflower Movement' protesters
A prominent Taiwanese activist-turned-lawmaker who stormed parliament in 2014 protesting a China trade pact was acquitted with 21 other demonstrators on Friday over their roles in the so-called "Sunflower Movement". The rallies three years ago, which saw ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks fall; semiconductor, transportation shares down
Additionally, the financial subindex was down 0.07 percent. Among actively traded shares, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple Inc supplier, was down 0.52 percent. The Taiwan dollar weakened T$0 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's Fubon to sell out of Dutch insurer Delta Lloyd
TAIPEI Fubon Financial Holding Co (2881.TW) is planning to take a cash offer for its entire stake in Delta Lloyd (DLL.AS) from NN Group (NN.AS) amid concerns about the outlook for the two Dutch insurers' merger. The move follows Delta Lloyd's agreement to ... ( read original story ...)
HondaJet Adds Taipei, Hong Kong to Greater China Visit
Honda Aircraft, preparing to introduce the HondaJet to the Chinese market during next month’s Asian Business Aviation Conference and ... China with stops that will also include Hong Kong and Taipei. The aircraft first will appear on static display ... ( read original story ...)