TAIPEI, April 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan's exports, imports and trade balance for March, released by the Ministry of Finance on Monday. March REUTERS POLL February Exports (y/y pct) +16.7 +7.6 -1.2 Imports (y/y pct) +10.4 +9.6 +0.9 Trade balance (US$ bln ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan exports to Chinese mainland hit record high in March
TAIPEI - Taiwan's exports to the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong hit an all-time high in March, according to data released by the island's finance authority Monday. The cross-Straits exports for the month stood at $13.4 billion, up 30.9 percent year on year ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Bourse May Return Under Pressure
For the day, the index sank 66.74 points or 0.61 percent to finish at 10,821.53 after trading between 10,775.45 and 10,837.54 on turnover of 115.78 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial shed 0.95 percent, while Fubon Financial fell 0 ... ( read original story ...)
China demands halt of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan
BEIJING, April 9 (Reuters) - China said on Monday that it opposed the United States selling weapons to Taiwan, after the Trump administration approved the marketing licence required for American manufacturers to sell technology to Taiwan that would allow ... ( read original story ...)
US approves licence for Taiwan submarine plan
Washington has agreed to allow US defence contractors help Taiwan construct its own submarines, Taipei said, welcoming the breakthrough in long-standing ambitions to build up its fleet to counter the threat from China. Taiwan last year launched a plan to ... ( read original story ...)
ASLAN Pharmaceuticals Files For $86 Million U.S. IPO
ALSN is listed on the Taipei stock exchange (6497:TT) and its current price in USD is around $2.06. Management says that Taiwanese financial regulations require that its foreign IPO price be at 90% of its existing Taipei quoted price. There is currently no ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan-Based Kymco Aims to Redefine India Electric Scooter Market With Ionex
Taking a cue, Taiwan-based two-wheeler and ATV manufacturer Kymco have announced their entry into the Indian market in the next three years and they recently took us all the way to Taiwan to showcase what their weapon of choice in the highly competitive ... ( read original story ...)
15 invoices have NT$10 million prize in Jan.-Feb. draw
Taipei, April 2 (CNA) Fifteen receipts issued in January and February have the winning number for the NT$10 million (US$343,524) special prize that emerged from the latest uniform invoice lottery draw, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Monday. Holders of ... ( read original story ...)
With the Entrepreneur Visa dealing with finance, two France open a marketing company – Pineapple in Taiwan
Julien Ferard and Maxime Lefevre, two young men from France, set up their own company Pineapple Web Design which provides website service to companies including design and maintenance. Taiwan is near Japan, Korea, and China those rising countries, and it ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan replaces Singapore as world’s 3rd largest IC exporter: MOF
Taipei, March 31 (CNA) Taiwan was ranked as the third largest integrated circuit exporter in the world in 2016, overtaking Singapore, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). In its latest report on global IC exports, the ministry said Friday that ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn fourth-quarter net profit estimated T$71.66 billion, up 4 percent from year ago
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn (Taiwan:2317.TW - News), the world's largest contract electronics maker and a key Apple Inc (:APPL.O) supplier, reported on Friday 4.2 percent growth in fourth quarter net profit from a year ago, defying expectations for ... ( read original story ...)
StarVR files for IPO in Taiwan
Newsbrief: StarVR has completed its application for public issuance in Taiwan, the first step of embarking on an IPO in the country. If the company’s application is approved, the VR firm could see itself listed on the Taipei Exchange under the Emerging ... ( read original story ...)
Indoor Farming Vendors Sought for 2nd Annual Asia Agri-Tech Expo in Taipei
TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2 nd edition of Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum will be held from July 26-28, 2018 at Taipei World Trade Center featuring agriculture manufacturing technologies and total solutions. This one-stop B2B platform ... ( read original story ...)
StarVR Corporation Completes Application for Public Issuance in Taiwan, Marks First Step for IPO Process
TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- StarVR Corporation – that provides end-to-end virtual reality solutions, enabling high-end commercial and location-based entertainment applications – today announces that it has completed its application ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan chipmakers rise despite China threat to favour US suppliers
Beijing’s offer to Washington of diverting purchases from suppliers in Taiwan and South Korea, as reported by the Financial Times, is part of a plan to help reduce an annual $375bn merchandise trade surplus with the US and de-escalate tension in the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shares Tipped To Open In The Red On Monday
For the day, the index dropped 182.51 points or 1.66 percent to finish at 10,823.33 after trading between 10,758.06 and 10,863.67 on turnover of 145.52 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial tumbled 2.25 percent, while Mega Financial ... ( read original story ...)