Minister explains fresh stimulus program

Stimulus 3.0 program is to provide more relief to Taiwanese businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua (王美花) told a news conference yesterday. While the ... ( read original story ...)

More employees put on unpaid leave in Taiwan

Taiwan has recorded more employees taking unpaid leave, a common measure to cut costs when business is slow, particularly in manufacturing, according to the island's labor affairs department. As of ... ( read original story ...)

EDITORIAL: A tough spot in global finance

Since the protests in Hong Kong over an extradition bill and Beijing’s imposition of sweeping national security legislation, there has been speculation about which city can replace it as a financial ... ( read original story ...)

John Deng discusses COVID-19 with APEC ministers

Taiwan joined the organization under the name “Chinese Taipei.” The Virtual APEC Ministers Responsible ... Without locking down cities or suspending classes and business operations, Taiwan did not ... ( read original story ...)

Tsai touts local biomed sector at event opening

Taiwan Exhibition yesterday in Taipei, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) expressed the hope that advancements in Taiwan’s biotechnology industry would usher in major business opportunities from abroad, ... ( read original story ...)

UBS Group signals return to payouts

UBS Group AG yesterday signaled that the worst hit of the COVID-19 pandemic on its balance sheet might be over, prompting the bank to consider reviving shareholder payouts after costs to cover soured ... ( read original story ...)