While SOFR has many advantages over Libor and has been seen as the best alternative in the transition phase, TAIFX -- the rate at which Taiwanese banks lend U.S. dollars to each other within Taiwan -- ... ( read original story ...)
Didi Chuxing upbeat after overseas business rebound
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing’s (滴滴出行) overseas business has turned a corner after dropping to a low in the middle of last month amid the COVID-19 pandemic and is already looking into new ... ( read original story ...)
CyberLink FaceMe® Enables Facial Recognition on NEC’s All-in-One Personal Computers
(5203.TW), a pioneer in AI and facial recognition technologies, announced integration of its FaceMe® AI engine by NEC Personal Computer on NEC LAVIE Home All-in-one PCs, enabling new features powered ... ( read original story ...)
Parade Technologies to Expand High Speed USB Type-C Connectivity Portfolio with Acquisition of Fresco Logic
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parade Technologies, Ltd. www.paradetech.com (Taipei Exchange: 4966 TWO), a leading video display and interface IC supplier, today announced it has entered into an ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president apologizes for COVID-19 infections on navy ship
So far 28 people on board the frigate "Panshi" have tested positive for the virus after returning from a trip to the Pacific island nation -- one of just 15 countries that still diplomatically ... ( read original story ...)
World Business Quick Take
Growth in the number of people on British companies’ payrolls last month slowed to 0.8 percent from 1.1 percent in February, preliminary tax data that have been released earlier than usual to give a ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: New incentives aim to boost lending
The government yesterday unveiled incentives for private banks in the hopes that they would join state-run lenders in bailing out business affected by the COVID-19 pandemic ... told a news conference ... ( read original story ...)
How long can Taiwan stay in the spotlight?
Now it is not just Asia’s business; it has become a dire issue for humankind ... US and Japanese military involvement on Taiwan’s behalf puts things into the “too expensive” category. Tokyo either ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bookseller detained by China to reopen banned-publications store in Taiwan
Lam Wing-kee, 64, the former owner of Causeway Bay Books, a Hong Kong-based book shop that sold works banned by the Chine ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Apple Supplier Yageo Expects To Wrap Up $650 Mln Int’l Stock Sale Amid Pandemic
Funds raised will be the largest via GDRs by a Taiwan company since 2013; it's also the biggest GDR sale by an Asian company so far this year. ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Asia-Pacific virus bill could hit US$2tn
The damage from the COVID-19 pandemic to economies in the Asia-Pacific region could reach US$2 trillion through next year, S&P Global Ratings said on Friday, as the coronavirus persists and the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Apple Supplier Yageo Expects To Wrap Up $650 Mln Overseas Stock Sale Amid Pandemic
Funds raised will be the largest via GDRs by a Taiwan company since 2013; it's also the biggest GDR sale by an Asian company so far this year. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: 24 more crew members from naval ship have virus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can ... ( read original story ...)
NBA Owners Were Briefed By Coronavirus Expert And Executive Chairman Of Disney
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - APRIL 17: Taiwan president-elect Chen Shui-bian (L ... but in particular how Disney with its theme parks and cruise ships, theatrical business, was addressing this virus and what they ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Chinese help in France raises concerns
Skeptical of the French government’s response to the epidemic, the Chinese embassy, business leaders and expat associations ... Final decision will be at the discretion of the Taipei Times. ( read original story ...)
Foreign visitors in Taiwan granted second 30-day visa extension
TAIPEI, April 17 -- Taiwan will grant a second automatic 30-day visa extension to ... with the exception of those holding Alien Resident Certificates or documents proving they are in Taiwan for ... ( read original story ...)