Protectionism heralds new world for Taiwan

Figure 1: Breakdown of Taiwan’s principal export destinations Figure 2: Breakdown of Taiwan’s major exports Source: The Ministry of Finance; Yuanta Investment Consulting Source: The Ministry of Finance; Yuanta Investment Consulting Hamstrung by China ... ( read original story ...)

Only 14% of financial funds in Taiwan are managed by women

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Only 14 percent of financial funds in Taiwan are managed by women, according to a new report looking at gender equality in the financial sector. The figure is around average globally, below the best performers like Spain (22 percent) and ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Bourse May Extend Losing Streak

Taiwan Cement retreated 1.01 percent, Fubon Financial tumbled 1.87 percent, Mega Financial dropped 1.65 percent and Cathay Financial gave away 1.63 percent. The lead from Wall Street is weak as stocks moved sharply lower on Thursday as the NASDAQ and S&P ... ( read original story ...)

Novena surprises with Taiwan IPO

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Losses May Accelerate For Taiwan Stock Market

Taiwan Steel skidded 1.87 percent, China Steel lost 0.39 percent, Fubon Financial advanced 0.73 percent, Cathay Financial collected 0.81 percent and Mega Financial dipped 0.57 percent. The lead from Wall Street is soft as stocks fluctuated on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)

Trump’s strategy on North Korea similar to Obama’s

Taiwan Steel skidded 1.87 percent, China Steel lost 0.39 percent, Fubon Financial advanced 0.73 percent, Cathay Financial collected 0.81 percent and Mega Financial dipped 0.57 percent. Consumer prices are expected to hold steady at 1.5 percent on year ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan exports grow for 10th straight month in July (update)

Taipei, Aug. 7 (CNA) Taiwan's exports grew year-on-year for the 10th consecutive month in July, as global demand remained solid with the world economy on a steady road to recovery, according to data released Monday by the Ministry of Finance (MOF). ( read original story ...)

Taiwan eases tax compliance for overseas taxpayers

Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has launched a new cross-border remittance service, allowing individual income tax payments to be made from abroad. It comes in response to requests from overseas residents who have in the past struggled to pay tax bills. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s exports show broader gains beyond tech

Taiwan's exports continued to expand rapidly in July, with growth accelerating in a wider range of items beyond the mainstay tech sector. The value of overseas shipments increased 12.5% from a year earlier to $27.11 billion, the Finance Ministry said Monday. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan shares end at 27-year high

Taipei, Aug. 7 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed at a 27-year ... Buying also spread to old economy and financial stocks, further boosting the market, they said. The weighted index on the Taiwan Stock Exchange closed up 72.82 points, or 0.69 percent, at ... ( read original story ...)