Taiwan projects its economy to top all of the other three Asian tiger economies this year, with full-year growth seen at just under 2.5%, according to a government estimate published Friday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan health care system ranked first by online business magazine
Taipei, Aug. 8 (CNA) Taiwan's health care system has been ranked best in the world out of 89 countries surveyed, according to the 2019 Health Care Index compiled by CEOWORLD, an online business ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes, one dead
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake that rattled Taiwan on Thursday killed one woman and caused temporary power outages that affected over 10,000 homes, authorities said. Tremors were felt across the island ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes Taiwan and triggers power outages
The earthquake triggered limited power cuts and forced the suspension of regional railway service in northern Taiwan. ... ( read original story ...)
5.9-magnitude quake jolts Taiwan
Taiwan's worst tremor in recent decades was a 7.6-magnitude quake in September 1999 that killed around 2,400 people. (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayor Ko launches new political party
Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je, 60, said he wanted to change Taiwan’s political culture and offer people “another choice” beside the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the main opposition ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese FIT bookings to Taiwan set to plummet following recent solo traveller ban
The restriction is expected to have a major impact on bookings by Free Independent Travellers (FITs) planning to visit Taiwan, according to big data, IT and business intelligence company ForwardKeys. ... ( read original story ...)
Romance, business mark Chinese Valentine’s Day celebrations in Taiwan
TAIPEI -- Fireworks in the shape of the word "LOVE" and hearts lit up the sky above the picturesque Tamsui River. Popular love songs such as "New Everlasting Love" and "Love You So Much" were played ... ( read original story ...)
China suspends independent travel by tourists to Taiwan
“It was like traveling to other cities in mainland China.” Some tourists blog about their favorite restaurants, enticing more business. A Chinese blogger made one Taipei noodle bowl restaurant so ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s One Town One Product food exhibition to kick off in Malaysia
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taiwan's One Town One Product (OTOP) food exhibition, which features unique products in all 368 townships and cities throughout Taiwan, will be held once again in ... ( read original story ...)
China suspends individual tourist permits to Taiwan before election
The provision does not cut off all visits by Chinese citizens to Taiwan, as business, student and group travel are organised under separate arrangements. More than 2.5m Chinese residents visited ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is firing off more than 100 missiles as the Chinese military holds drills nearby
China warned in its latest defense report that it is willing to use military force to unify with Taiwan, which Beijing views as a breakaway province. ... ( read original story ...)
The Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan Continues to Lead a Medical Innovation Hub With Its Strength in Digital Health, Health Tech and Medicine
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the success last year, the Healthcare+ Expo sees a rapid growth in size and significance of procurement, networking and marketing. The Expo is now regarded ... ( read original story ...)
BIO Asia-Taiwan 2019 Showcased Biotech as the Region’s Next Growth Engine
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One of the largest events on this year's Asian biotechnology calendar brought together more than 1,500 people from 25 countries to meet and explore business ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayor remains tight-lipped on potential presidential bid
Taipei, July 28 (CNA ... told the press that he would consider cooperating with business tycoon Terry Gou (郭台銘) in the upcoming election "as long as it is in the interest of Taiwan." ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing-friendly candidate says elections a ‘battle’ for Taiwan
he saw off a challenge from Taiwan's richest man, billionaire Foxconn founder Terry Gou. But speculation is rife that Gou could run independently -- a move that would likely split the KMT vote. (This ... ( read original story ...)