Since passing from British to Chinese rule in 1997, the financial hub has operated as a "special administrative ... into just another Chinese city," he said. Self-governing Taiwan, however, is quite a different story, posing a direct challenge to the ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Financial raises Taiwan’s 2018 GDP growth forecast
Taipei, March 12 (CNA) Cathay Financial Holding Co., one of the largest financial holding firms in Taiwan, said Monday that it has raised its forecast for Taiwan's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2018, citing strong global demand. Joining the ... ( read original story ...)
China courts technology and Taiwan with Foxconn IPO
China is rolling out the welcome mat for technology companies — and Taiwan. Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics assembler and key Apple supplier, is set to list a $50 billion-plus subsidiary in Shanghai. The speedy approval shows Beijing is ... ( read original story ...)
Namchow unit expects to be 1st Taiwan food firm to launch China IPO
Taipei, March 10 (CNA) A subsidiary of conglomerate Namchow Holding Co. is expected to become the first Taiwanese food firm to launch an initial public offering in China at a time when many local enterprises are eyeing relatively high valuations in the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s tax policies more attractive than China’s incentives: MOF
Taipei, March 10 (CNA) The Ministry of Finance (MOF) underscored how Taiwan's tax policies for businesses and professionals are more competitive than China's, even with Beijing's recently announced 31 new measures designed to attract Taiwanese companies ... ( read original story ...)
Biogas Technology Pavilion Makes Debut at Livestock Taiwan Expo & Forum on July 26
TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2 nd edition of Livestock Taiwan Expo & Forum will take place at Taipei World Trade Center from July 26-28. The 2017 debut brought a big success and won the local authority, Council of Agriculture's, full ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn gets China go-ahead for Shanghai IPO of subsidiary
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China has approved the Shanghai listing of an internet and industrial-focused subsidiary of Taiwan’s Foxconn ... had obtained the regulatory go-ahead for the planned IPO. Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co ... ( read original story ...)
China enlists Foxconn unit IPO in unification campaign
Foxconn Industrial is seen raising 27.3 billion yuan ($4.3 billion) through the IPO. The purpose of the listing is "to expand ... "We'll encourage Taiwanese companies to list," Zhang Zhijun, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Poland sign MOU on financial technology cooperation
Taipei, March 6 (CNA) Taiwan and Poland signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Tuesday on cooperation in the development of financial technology. The cooperation agreement was signed by Wellington Koo (顧立雄), chairman of the Financial Supervisory ... ( read original story ...)
China to review Hon Hai unit IPO application unusually quickly
Taipei, March 5 (CNA) China's top securities regulator will soon review an initial public offering (IPO) application filed by a subsidiary of Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. In a statement released Sunday, the China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tea brand retailer charts path to sales growth
With a market share of 24.3 percent, the premier Taiwanese tea-based beverage brand has opened retail outlets in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore ... and adversely affected," the company says in the IPO prospectus. Lego Corporate Finance Limited is the sole ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s new central bank chief sees risks to financial stability
TAIPEI Taiwan's new central bank governor sees mounting challenges ahead in maintaining the financial stability of the island's trade-reliant economy, especially with rapid capital flows happening in the global market. "We think global capital movements ... ( read original story ...)
New Taipei deputy mayor announces mayoral bid
The mayor approved his resignation, and a handover ceremony will be held March 6, during which New Taipei City Department of Finance Director-General Lu Wei-ching (呂衛青) will take over as deputy mayor. KMT Organizational Development Committee Director ... ( read original story ...)
Air New Zealand launching Auckland-Taipei flights
Air New Zealand will start operating non-stop flights between Auckland and Taipei, Taiwan in November. The airline says it'll fly between the cities up to five times a week with its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The route's travel time is just over 11 ... ( read original story ...)
Sercomm Introduces New Series of LTE-M IoT Devices
Leveraging Orange's LTE-M Network, Sercomm's New IoT Devices Answer the Needs of Numerous Markets TAIPEI, Taiwan, Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sercomm (5388.TW), a leading manufacturer and supplier of telecom equipment, announced today the availability of ... ( read original story ...)
Clifford Beaumont – UK Home Loan Approvals Rise
nbsp; TAIPEI, TAIWAN, February 27 ... indicating that households remain cautious in the current economic climate. UK Finance, a mortgage industry association, reported that the number of approved home loans increased from 36,085 to ... ( read original story ...)