Taiwan’s economy ranked sixth in this year’s Index of Economic Freedom, as its overall score picked up 1.5 points due primarily to an improvement in government integrity, an annual Heritage Foundation ... ( read original story ...)
Apple-supplier Foxconn flags strong start to year as lockdowns spur electronics demand
Apple supplier Foxconn said it expects first-quarter revenue to rise more than 15% from a year earlier, boosted by strong iPhone sales and robust demand for electronics during lockdowns worldwide to ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea and Taiwan’s Chip Power Rattles the U.S. and China
The pandemic has spurred demand for microprocessors and highlighted global dependence on the two Asian economies. ( read original story ...)
Business gauge remains ‘yellow-red’
The government’s business climate monitor signaled “yellow-red” for a second straight month in January, as strong demand for electronic and non-technology products ramped up business at local ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Report 2021-2025 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Taiwan Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook): Spend Analysis by Digital/e-Gift Card, Retail & Corporate Consumers, Top Retailers, Distribution ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Warns E-Services Providers To Register For VAT
Taiwan's federal tax agency has highlighted that those providing electronic services to Taiwanese consumers must register to charge tax if their annual turnover from such supplies exceeds TWD480,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan factories face worst ever supply-chain delays
TAIPEI: Factories in Taiwan faced the longest delays on record in securing raw materials and components in February as they worked overtime to keep up with surging demand from clients overseas. ( read original story ...)
Hundreds of Vietnamese seafood firms permitted to export to Taiwan
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has announced a list of 697 Vietnamese seafood enterprises permitted to export their products to Taiwan, reported the Vietnam Association of Seafood ... ( read original story ...)
Ericsson (ERIC) Extends 5G Deal With Far EasTone in Taiwan
Ericsson ERIC has been selected by Far EasTone Telecom (“FET”) as its supplier for 5G Standalone and Non-standalone dual-mode 5G Core and Voice over LTE services. FET is a leading company in Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan 5G user penetration to reach 23% in 2021
The penetration rate of Taiwan's 5G service subscriber market is expected to reach over 23% in 2021 thanks to continued network deployments by telecom players and the availability of new applications ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese vaccines sweep much of the world, despite concerns
China’s vaccine diplomacy campaign has been a surprising success: It has pledged roughly half a billion doses of its vaccines to more than 45 countries, according to a country-by-country tally by The ... ( read original story ...)
An Isolation Journal: Taiwan’s Strict Coronavirus Measures
A year after coming to Japan to work, I had a chance to return home to Taiwan on a business trip. Due to COVID-19, though, I was quarantined for two weeks upon arrival. It was rough not being able to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Manufacturing Sector Accelerates In February – Markit
The manufacturing sector in Taiwan continued to expand in February, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from Markit Economics ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Consumers crazy about imported stone fruit, demand for ‘super fruits’ steadily increases
Imported fruits are one of the main characteristics of Carrefour (C4TW) that distinguish the store chain from other retailers in Taiwan. Mrs. Penny Chang is the manager of C4TW import ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s catering firms report slump in business amid epidemic
The revenues of catering businesses in Taiwan decreased 15.3 percent year on year to 70.2 billion new Taiwan dollars (2.52 billion U.S. dollars) in January, according to the island's economic affairs ... ( read original story ...)
China at new low, bans Taiwan-grown Pineapples; people call for support
A wide range of Taiwanese public figures has taken to social media, urging people to support local pineapple growers. ( read original story ...)