The government released its latest population data for the Beautiful Island last week, and the numbers augur ill. Taiwan continues to age at an alarming rate. For the first time in its history, the ... ( read original story ...)
COP26 strikes deal, but UN says it is ‘not enough’
Nearly 200 nations on Saturday came together on a global deal to combat climate change after two weeks of painful negotiations, but fell short of what science says is needed to contain dangerous ... ( read original story ...)
COP26 talks stumble on climate spending
Sleep-deprived COP26 negotiators yesterday struggled to bridge deep divisions holding up a deal to deliver the emissions cuts and financial support needed to avert the accelerating disaster of climate ... ( read original story ...)
Honduras’ President Is in Taiwan for a Surprise State Visit
Outgoing Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez started a three-day surprise visit to Taiwan on Friday as Taipei worries that the next president of the Central American nation may break off ... ( read original story ...)
Can Taiwan’s burning boats end the pandemic?
The ancient burning boat ritual of Taiwan is said to have protected the island for decades. In 2021, can it stave off Covid-19? Alicia Chen and Lily Kuo report ... ( read original story ...)
Disney Plus Goes Live in Korea and Taiwan
The Disney Plus streaming services launches on Friday in South Korea and Taiwan, two developed markets in East Asia. The launches will be followed by the release of some new Asian-produced shows that ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese data governance startup secures $2.9m in seed money
FST Network, a Taiwan-based data governance startup, has raised US$2.9 million in a H&Q Asia Pacific-led seed round, which also saw participation from National Development Fund Taiwan, Red Building ... ( read original story ...)
Winners announced for The 4th Global Corporate Sustainability Award (GCSA) Sustainability Reporting Award in 2021
The 4th Global Corporate Sustainability Award (GCSA), organized by Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), recognizes transparent disclosure of ESG information. The sustainability reports are ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets rise on outlook hope but eyes on inflation
Asian markets edged up as investors remained bullish about the outlook for the global economy while the dollar extended gains at the end of a week that saw inflation in the United States and China hit ... ( read original story ...)
With claims of potential Alzheimer’s edge, Vaxxinity squeaks out $88M IPO
Vaxxinity, a clinical-stage biotech with vaccine technology that gets the body to produce therapeutic or protective antibodies, raised $88 million from an IPO that priced below the targeted price ... ( read original story ...)
Far EasTone Monthly Financial Highlights –October 2021
Far EasTone (TAIEX: 4904) today announced its unaudited results for October 2021. Far EasTone's consolidated total revenue was NT$ 8,139 million. The consolidated EBITDA and net income were NT$ 2,389 ... ( read original story ...)
Honduran president to visit Taiwan in surprise trip
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The outgoing Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was on his way to Taiwan at the invitation of the island's leader just weeks before a presidential election in the Central ... ( read original story ...)
Clifford Chance advises CDPQ on landmark US$2.7 billion acquisition and holdco financing in Taiwan’s offshore wind farm
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised global investment group Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) on the approximately US$2.7 billion co-investment in the Greater ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan October exports hit record for 4th month straight
Taiwan recorded exports of US$40.14 billion for October 2021, hitting a record for fourth consecutive month with growth of 1.2% sequentially and 24.6% year-on-year, while the corresponding imports ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market Due For Profit Taking On Thursday
The Taiwan stock market has climbed higher in four straight sessions, advancing more than 470 points or 2.8 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 17,560-point ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn and Lordstown Motors Enter Into a Transformative, Strategic Partnership
Lordstown Motors Corp. (“Lordstown Motors” or “LMC”) (Nasdaq: RIDE), a provider of electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, and Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE: ... ( read original story ...)