Cathay Financial is to receive proceeds of NT$39 billion to NT$60 billion (US$1.2 billion to US$1.9 billion), as the new shares were priced at NT$26 to NT$40 each, corporate data showed. That would be ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar blacklisted by FATF for terrorism and crime finance
In another setback to the Myanmar military's minimal credibility, an international watchdog has placed Myanmar on its blacklist for terrorism financing alongside Iran and North Korea. The Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Swazi king vows to back Taiwan at UN
We will continue to advocate for the admission of Taiwan to the UN family,” Mswati, who arrived in Taiwan on Thursday for a six-day visit, said at the ceremony, which featured a military salute. It is ... ( read original story ...)
Non-nuclear power the only option
When the European Parliament’s resolution was announced, Broadcasting Corp of China chairman Jaw Shaw-kong (趙少康) said: “The EU has decided to treat nuclear power as green energy. Opposing nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
Largest-ever Art Taipei runs through Monday
The 29th edition of Art Taipei opened on Thursday, with organizers saying that it is the largest edition ever. The art fair, which is to run through Monday, features 138 exhibitors — 89 from Taiwan, ... ( read original story ...)
Could Xi follow Putin’s example and try to annex Taiwan? – video explainer
Speaking at the Communist party congress, China's president said Beijing sought peaceful reunification but would not rule out use of force ... ( read original story ...)
Political and General News Events from Oct 21
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Taiwan, a major producer of semiconductors, says it will abide by U.S. rules
Good morning and happy Friday! I’m Jeanne Whalen, a global business reporter at The Post, where I write about topics like semiconductors, quantum computing and electric vehicles. You can email me at ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Billionaire Rudy Ma, Founder Of Yuanta Financial Holdings, Dies At 82
Rudy Ma, the founder of financial services company Yuanta Financial Holdings, died Tuesday evening at age 82. Ma, who had been battling Alzheimer’s for some years, was ranked No. 15 on the list of ... ( read original story ...)
US Navy chief warns Beijing could attack Taipei by 2024, not 2027
Admiral Michael Gilday anticipates the time frame for a possible Chinese invasion. Taiwan's forecast was for 2025. In the next two years, Washington must deliver a large consignment of anti-s ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom (NYSE:CHT) Hits New 52-Week Low at $33.40
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:CHT – Get Rating)’s share price hit a new 52-week low on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $33.40 and last traded at $33.40, with a volume of 106 shares trading ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan-based Innovative Technologies Exhibited at 2022 FUTEX Presage a Brand New Lifestyle
The 2022 FUTEX developed an Online-merge-offline (OMO) approach to expand the scale of its physical exhibition, enabling audiences worldwide to gain an understanding of Taiwan's scientific research ... ( read original story ...)
If Xi Jinping attacks Taiwan, he will be a ‘sinner’ of the Chinese people: Taiwan’s top intelligence officer
Chinese President Xi Jinping would become a "sinner" of the Chinese people if he chooses to launch an attack on Taiwan, Mirror Media reported a Taiwanese official as saying. Taiwan's top intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
Semiconductors: Why the world relies heavily on TSMC and Foxconn for chips
The challenge for the US is that a 12-inch slice of silicon — layered with chemicals at microscopic dimensions by $150 million machines in $10 billi.. ( read original story ...)
2022 FUTEX offers a glimpse into innovative technology applications
Lineup includes a VR solution where eyeballs movements send commands to the interface TAIPEI, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At 2022 Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) FutureTech, an event meant to offer ... ( read original story ...)
Leaders in semiconductor in 2030 (2): Taiwan tech industry’s era of no borders
Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" maintains that troops start out with their own country's supplies and then get replenishments from the enemies. Taiwan may be small, but it can make use of different ... ( read original story ...)