Russia is turning to multiple Chinese firms to manufacture the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production as demand soars. ( read original story ...)
An Important Collector Explains Why High Jewels Are The Best Investment
A unique piece of jewelry art is the ultimate embodiment of poetic beauty, creative genius and the spirit of its time’ ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Manufacturing Sector Accelerates In April – Markit
The manufacturing sector in Taiwan continued to expand in April, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from Markit Economics ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan can help build a resilient and inclusive global health system
The threat that emerging infectious diseases pose to global health and the economy, trade, and tourism never ceases. Pandemics can spread rapidly around the world due to international aviation and ... ( read original story ...)
Notes from central Taiwan: Taiwan: Island of bosses
The media reported this week on another government stimulus program to make the birth rate rise. Premier Su Cheng-chang (蘇貞昌) said that the budget for the government’s programs would reach NT$85 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan delivers 150 oxygen concentrators, 500 oxygen cylinders to India
Taiwan on Sunday delivered to India 150 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders to assist the country in its fight against a devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Labor groups call for wage increases on Workers’ Day
Labor groups yesterday marked International Workers’ Day with a march through Taipei, while groups focused on pushing a higher minimum wage and guaranteed worker pension plans. Participants ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Cruise lines cheer CDC tweaks to trip rules
Cruise lines are cheering word the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is committed to resuming sailings in the United States by mid-summer and tweaking some of ... ( read original story ...)
The Top 10 Live-Streaming Trends in Asia by 17LIVE–Asia’s Leading Live-Streaming Platform
Live-Streaming Has Become the New Normal In 2020, there was a nearly 300 percent increase in signed streamers over 2019, according to 17LIVE. Also, from the first quarter of 2020 to the first quarter ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s AIDC positions for post-pandemic growth
Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) expects to make gains from this year through investments in a new aero-engine technology facility and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan GDP Grows Most Since 2010
Taiwan's economic growth accelerated at the fastest pace in more than a decade in the first quarter, driven by strong global demand ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dismisses EU Effort to Build Leading Edge Semiconductor Capacity
Talk of building leading-edge foundry capacity has accelerated in Europe, but Taiwan’s Economy Minister thinks the business case for such efforts is weak. “TSMC has said repeatedly that the most ... ( read original story ...)
UMC Files Form 20-F for 2020 with US Securities and Exchange Commission
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) (“UMC”), today filed its 2020 annual report on Form 20-F with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The report is available at ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shares May Open Under Pressure On Thursday
The Taiwan stock market stock on Wednesday halted the three-day winning streak in which it had gathered almost 525 points or 3 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Excellence Unveils Innovative Smart Fitness Products from Five of Taiwan’s Most Influential Brands
The timely innovations of five of Taiwan’s industry-leading fitness companies – Johnson Health Technology, Makalot Industrial Co., Ltd., Strength Master Fitness Tech Co., Ltd, Netown Corp., and Gee ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan war fears rocket as China deploys ‘wartime’ tactics on neighbour ‘Tough times!’
TAIWAN fears a war may soon break out with China after Bejing deployed "wartime" drone surveillance tactics against its island rival. ( read original story ...)