This represents the commission's highest ever fine since its inception in 1992, and marks a big setback for the company in Taiwan, its third largest market after China and South Korea. The FTC claims that Qualcomm holds a monopoly over the chip market with ... ( read original story ...)
“hair&makeup IDEA” Opens Exhibition of Photographs Printed on Handmade Japanese Paper in Taipei October 23
Concept of Exhibition, Titled "Impressionisti," Is "Flower-like Woman x Handmade Japanese Paper" - TOKYO, Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- "hair&makeup IDEA," based in Tokyo, opened an exhibition of photographs printed on handmade Japanese paper in Taipei on ... ( read original story ...)
Probe into possible entry of drugs through Customs misconduct
Taipei, Oct. 11 (CNA) The Taipei District Prosecutors Office ... When the officials went to the factory the next day to investigate further, the machinery was gone. Minister of Finance Sheu Yu-jer (許虞哲) and Customs Administration Director-General ... ( read original story ...)
Aviva to sell Taiwan business to joint venture partner First Financial
Insurance giant Aviva PLC (LON:AV.) has agreed to sell its 49% stake in its Taiwan business to its joint venture partner, First Financial Holdings, to focus on its core markets in Britain and Canada. The company said a strategic review of the Tawain joint ... ( read original story ...)
The Tencent of Southeast Asia Isn’t Really Like Tencent at All
That may make it a stretch for Sea to hit the $4.45 billion valuation it’s seeking at the top of the IPO range, up from $3.75 billion in ... Asia,” a far from standard term because it includes Taiwan. “This is the first time I heard about the ... ( read original story ...)
Premier Lai wants integrated financial information security system
Taipei, Oct. 12 (CNA) Premier Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Thursday that an integrated platform for information security and data protection in the finance sector must be set up in Taiwan by the end of the year. Lai issued the directive to the Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Exports Hit New High
Taiwan's exports hit a new high in September on the back of solid global demand for high-tech devices, marking the 12th consecutive month in which the country's outbound sales posted year-on-year growth, the ministry of finance said Wednesday, CNA reported. ( read original story ...)
Japanese beef brings increasing business to Taiwan restaurant chain
TAIPEI – A restaurant chain in Taiwan has seen its business ... In the economic dialogue, Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso, who doubles as finance minister, and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will serve as their respective sides’ representatives. ( read original story ...)
EPS for Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (TSM) Expected At $0.55; Financial Counselors Has Decreased Its Nike Cl B (NKE) Holding
Analysts expect Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:TSM) to report $0.55 EPS on October, 12.They anticipate $0.04 EPS change or 6.78% from last quarter’s $0.59 EPS. TSM’s profit would be $2.72 billion giving it 17.71 P/E if the $0.55 EPS is ... ( read original story ...)
ChipMOS SCHEDULES THIRD QUARTER 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL
IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), today announced that it plans to report financial results for the third quarter 2017 after the close of trading on the Taiwan Stock Exchange and before the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Trade Surplus Exceeds Expectations
Taiwan's trade surplus increased more than expected in September, data from the Ministry of Finance revealed Wednesday. The trade surplus increased to $6.69 billion in September from $5.71 billion in August. The expected level was $5.92 billion. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Sept exports surge at best pace in 7 yrs, showing solid tech demand
the finance ministry said on Wednesday. That was the fastest growth pace since July 2010, when shipments shot up 38 percent, and more than double the 12.50 percent forecast in a Reuters poll. In the three months prior to September, Taiwan’s exports ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan exports rise 28%, outstripping forecasts
Taiwan's exports surged in September, powered by overseas demand for machinery, chemicals and electronics parts for the latest smartphone products. Exports jumped 28.1% from a year earlier to $28.90 billion, the Finance Ministry said Wednesday. The result ... ( read original story ...)
Report exposes size of China’s secretive aid budget
Xiaojun Li, an assistant professor of politics at the University of British Columbia, looked at Chinese assistance to African countries and found conditions put on aid by Western donors were less effective when alternative no-strings-attached finance was ... ( read original story ...)
China may replace US as lead donor to developing world, report says
Xiaojun Li, an assistant professor of politics at the University of British Columbia, looked at Chinese assistance to African countries and found conditions put on aid by Western donors were less effective when alternative no-strings-attached finance was ... ( read original story ...)
Sea IPO: Early Look At This Singapore Gaming Company Listing Stateside
The company is seeking to price its IPO at $12-$14, indicating a capital raise of $646 ... Sea offers investors unique access to 7 high-growth countries in Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. ( read original story ...)