Taiwan to build 'stealth' warship fleet

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

Taiwan is to build 12 new "stealth" warships in reaction to China's naval build-up, the island's navy announced Tuesday. (read the story…) Related items ASUS bringing Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX32A and UX32VD to the US, prices tentatively start at $799 Next Media Animation Tackles iPhone 5 Rumors Toward universal coverage – Taiwan’s experience Senior...

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Taiwan market: CHT, TWM, FET set 2012 sales goals for tablet PCs, says report

May 16, 2012 | TELECOM

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Taiwan Mobile (TWM) and Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET), the three largest mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan, have set targets for contract-bundled sales of tablet PCs in 2012, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. (read on…) Related items Taiwan market: TWM launches sub-NT$4,000 own-brand smartphone Taiwan market: HTC recaptures top handset...

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Switzerland, the land that time begot

May 16, 2012 | FINANCE

NEUCHATEL, Switzerland (Reuters) – Andrew I-Jen Chen swapped a career crunching numbers at French bank BNP Paribas to take up an apprenticeship at one of Switzerland's most prestigious watchmaking schools. He is one of a growing number of people attracted to a career in horology as Swiss watch firms vie for staff to meet...

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Pardon World Bank economist, says Buddhist leader

May 16, 2012 | FINANCE

A Taiwanese Buddhist leader on Tuesday urged Taipei to pardon World Bank chief economist Justin Lin, who as a young military officer in the late 1970s defected to China by swimming to the mainland. (continue…) Related items Taiwan won't lift order to arrest defector Right reform mix could sustain China growth: World Bank Taiwan...

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Macquarie, UOB place bids for ING Asia arm: sources

May 16, 2012 | FINANCE

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Macquarie Group , U.S.-based Principal Financial Group and Singapore's United Overseas Bank are among suitors that have submitted bids for ING's Asian asset management business in a deal that may be worth around $500 million to $600 million, said sources familiar with the matter. ING is selling its Asian asset...

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Taiwan Weighs In On Congressman Owens' Controversial Trip

May 15, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

Taiwan denies there were any irregularities pertaining to a visit to that country by north country Congressman Bill Owens. The denial was reported by the Central News Agency, Taiwans's national news outlet. (read more here…) Related items Runaway Vietnamese spark concern in Taipei, Hanoi Renesas says to tie up with TSMC in chip business...

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South American Silver Files First Quarter 2012 Financial Statements and MD&A and Project Update

May 15, 2012 | FINANCE

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA– – South American Silver Corp. reports the release of its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and the related … (continue…) Related items Taishin Financial Eyeing New York Life Taiwan Unit – Report Taishin Financial In Talks To Buy New York Life's Taiwan...

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Why Invest In China When You Can Invest In Taiwan?

May 14, 2012 | FINANCE

In the 60 years since Chinese Nationalists retreated to Taiwan, the tiny island country has transformed itself quite differently from the mainland China. (continue…) Related items Taiwan: The Democratic China Taiwan Shares May Inch Higher On Thursday Taishin Financial Eyeing New York Life Taiwan Unit – Report EM ASIA FX-Short-covering supports Asia FX, intervention...

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Data show Taiwan's luxury tax more a failure than success

May 14, 2012 | FINANCE

The luxury tax, which seeks to add tax revenue to the national coffers and drive down home prices, has failed to achieve those purposes as it has added only NT$3.26 billion (US$110 million) to the treasury as of the end of April, far below the NT$15 billion (US$505 million) the government had hoped it...

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EM ASIA FX-Greece turmoils hit Asia FX, caution by cbanks contains slide

May 14, 2012 | NEWS

SINGAPORE, May 14 (Reuters) – Most emerging Asian currenciesslid on Monday as investors cut risky assets further after talksin Greece to form a new government failed and a German votepointed to growing … (read the story…) Related items Asia Private Equity Weekly News, May 14, 2012 EM ASIA FX-Europe's political woes hit Asia FX;...

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Microsoft Announces Pixel Media as Exclusive Ad Agency for Skype in Hong Kong

May 14, 2012 | NEWS

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT – News) announced today that Pixel Media will be the exclusive advertising representative for Skype in Hong Kong. Skype will now be available as an advertising option for online and mobile … (read the story…) Related items ASUS bringing Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX32A and UX32VD to the US, prices tentatively start at...

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Taiwan's Chinese conundrum

May 14, 2012 | NEWS

A strange thing happened in Taiwan recently. Earlier this month, Taipei said the United States had finally approved an upgrade package that the island had long sought for its fleet of 150 F-16 A/B jet ….. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan gets HK and Macau missions China media: Boao and Taiwan Taiwan noodlemaker...

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How Taiwan Medical Expertise Supports Global Health: A Case of Rebirth

May 14, 2012 | NEWS

“I have two birthdays. One is the day I was born and the other is the day I came to in Taiwan, where I was given new hope.” (read the story…) Related items News Summary: Taiwan's Ma set for 2nd term China shadow looming, Taiwan's Ma set for 2nd term Taiwan Opp Fund Ltd...

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Taiwan: The Democratic China

May 14, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

By  EconMatters   In the 60 years since Chinese Nationalists retreated to Taiwan, the tiny island country has transformed itself quite differently from the mainland China.  Thanks to a series of financial and economic reform by the Nationalist Party (KMT), Taiwan got a head start on economic and democratic development, while Mao's Cultural Revolution...

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Toshiba to have Quanta starting ODM production of notebooks in Chongqing in 2H12

May 14, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Toshiba will have its ODM partner Quanta Computer begin notebook production at Quanta's factory in Chongqing, western China, in the second half of 2012, according to sources from the upstream supply chain. (read the story…) Related items Notebook players ready to host investor meetings Foxconn iPad worker documents poor labor conditions Foxconn to start...

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Taiwan pushes stock gains tax bill forward

May 14, 2012 | FINANCE

Taipei (The China Post/ANN) – The ruling Kuomintang (KMT) of Taiwan yesterday successfully maintained the upper hand in the Legislative Yuan and pushed the Executive Yuan's draft of stock gains tax amendment through for the first reading. (continue…) Related items Taiwan firm Want Want has no Chinese backing, says chairman Taishin Financial Eyeing New...

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Controversy over Taiwan's stock gains tax carries political subtext

May 14, 2012 | FINANCE

The row over the Ma Ying-jeou administration's plan to introduce a tax on stock gains has been a financial issue on the surface. But there has been a political subtext about Ma leadership. Ma has be ….. (continue…) Related items Tycoons urge Taiwan to reconsider stock gains tax Most Emerging Stocks Rise on Taiwan,...

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Taiwan's Cabinet Tweaks Final CGT Structure

May 14, 2012 | FINANCE

Taiwan’s Finance Minister Christina Liu has confirmed the government has agreed the final structure of the new capital gains tax (CGT), that it intends to impose on profits made from trading in shares and bonds. (continue…) Related items Taishin Financial Eyeing New York Life Taiwan Unit – Report EM ASIA FX-Short-covering supports Asia FX,...

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Taiwan gets HK and Macau missions

May 14, 2012 | NEWS

Macau has opened its first representative office in Taiwan – to be followed by Hong Kong tomorrow – amid warming ties between between Taipei and Beijing. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's president set to start 2nd term under China's shadow, but with improved economic ties China shadow looming, Taiwan's Ma set for 2nd...

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Macau opens liaison office in Taiwan

May 14, 2012 | NEWS

Taipei (AFP) May 13, 2012 The semi-autonomous Chinese territory of Macau opened its first representative office in Taiwan on Sunday, to be followed by Hong Kong on Tuesday, amid warming ties between between Taipei and Beijing. The opening of the Macau Economic and Cultural Office is of "historical significance", Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said,...

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Asia Private Equity Weekly News, May 14, 2012

May 14, 2012 | NEWS

HONG KONG, May 14 (Reuters) – News and developments in Asiaprivate equity from Reuters News for the week ending May 11. MAY 11 FORMULA ONE'S commercial rights holders CVC need toreach an agreement with … (read the story…) Related items EM ASIA FX-Greece turmoils hit Asia FX, caution by cbanks contains slide EM ASIA...

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Taiwan Buddhist animal rites 'killing millions'

May 14, 2012 | NEWS

Tens of millions of animals, mostly fish and birds, are dying every year in Taiwan because of so-called "mercy releases" by Buddhists trying to improve their karma, according to animal welfare activists. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's UMC says to invest $8 billion in 12-inch wafer fab ASUS bringing Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX32A...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Highlights Android's Tablet Problem [REVIEW]

May 14, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Is the large-size Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 a worthy iPad alternative? With its 10.1-inch screen, this is the Samsung tablet that competes most directly with Apple's flagship "post PC" product. And with a price $100 cheaper than the entry-level iPad (for the same 16GB of storage), the $400 Tab is certainly a temptress for...

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Apple and Foxconn to Improve Factory Working Conditions? [VIDEO]

May 14, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

The top executive from Foxconn, one of Apple's major suppliers, has confirmed that Apple and Foxconn will share the initial costs of improving Foxconn's factories in China. (read the story…) Related items Apple, supplier Foxconn to share costs on improving factories Foxconn workers not all pleased with fewer hours Foxconn workers not all pleased...

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