China Airlines — Taiwan’s largest airline, based in Taipei — elevated its uniform game after tapping ... To celebrate 20 years in business, the airline commissioned famed Filipino couturier Jun Escario to revamp its cabin crew’s daily outfits. ( read original story ...)
Beijing reaches out to young Taiwanese with summertime sweeteners
The Taipei-based China Times said the authorities in Shanghai had recently offered prize money equivalent to NT$12 million (US$397,000) in a business start-up contest for Taiwanese youths, with the winner to be given a cash prize of NT$1 million plus a ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese are obsessed with eyelid surgery, and it’s incredibly controversial
"They want a Caucasian-looking eyelid with a fold or a crease of the upper eyelid, as opposed to the classic Asian lid which doesn't have what we call a tarsal crease," Dr. Daniel Maman, a plastic surgeon in New York City, told Business Insider. Dr. Maman ... ( read original story ...)
EVA Air Business Class Review Taipei (TPE) to Vancouver (YVR) 777-300, Infinity Lounge Taipei Review and Plaza Premium Lounge Taipei Review
I admit that I had high expectations for this flight on EVA Air Business Class from Taipei (TPE) to Vancouver (YVR) for my review. I had been to Taipei before but this time I had much more time to explore the soul of this place. The day of my departure ... ( read original story ...
‘Agent of foreign influence’, LKY School Prof Huang Jing had international profile
Prof Huang's profile on the LKYSPP website showed that he has been consulted frequently by a wide range of government, education, research, business and non-profit organisations in China, the United States, Europe, Taiwan, Japan, India, South Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Sandigan OKs Mike A.’s Taiwan, Europe trips
MANILA, Philippines - Former first gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo has secured the Sandiganbayan’s nod to travel to Taiwan and several countries ... “as is its here where his family and business interests are.” Arroyo, husband of former ... ( read original story ...)
China Airlines upgrades aircraft on North American routes
Taiwan’s China Airlines has introduced the Airbus A350 XWB ... The carrier’s A350s are configured for 306 seats in three classes—32 in premium-business, 31 in premium-economy and 243 in economy class. Kurt Hofmann, hofmann.aviation@netway.at ( read original story ...)
Uber knowingly rented out faulty cars, WSJ says; firm says it’s fixed the problem
"The government is very pragmatic and has been friendly to services like this and to business in general ... Authorities in places such as Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have questioned the legality of its apps, which can connect private car ... ( read original story ...)
Weak North American Sales Force Under Armour to Revise Outlook
Asian business grew an impressive 89%, recording strong performance in China, Taiwan, and Korea. Channel-wise, wholesale revenue grew 3%, while the DTC (direct-to-consumer) business recorded 20% growth globally. In North America, gains from strength in ... ( read original story ...)
The 4th Delta Advanced Automation Design Contest
This year, the 74 teams from China, Taiwan, Thailand and India who were shortlisted for ... Mr. Andy Liu, general manager of Delta Industrial Automation Business Group, pointed out at the opening speech, “Smart manufacturing is the future of ... ( read original story ...)
Revolutionary Chatbots Reportedly Go Rogue, Get Reeducation in China
When asked about the relationship between China and Taiwan it asked, “What are your dark intentions?” Asked what the population of China is, it randomly said, “The nation I most most most deeply love.” And when Business Insider asked if it was ... ( read original story ...)
Interview with Jolene of Scent and Sensibility Inc
This soap was made using the Circling Taiwan Swirl technique ... How did you come up with the name for your business? Scent and Sensibility Inc – the Scent part comes obviously from the scents that one picks up from using essential oils and fragrance ... ( read original story ...)
The spice island they swapped for Manhattan
“Business is steady, don’t worry,” she says ... “I spent six years on a fishing boat, from age 17 to 23, part of it in Taiwan but mostly near Java, fishing for tuna,” says Yudi, 30. He estimates about 100 young men from Run are similarly ... ( read original story ...)
A smog-eating twisting tower that features luxury apartments will soon open in Taiwan — take a look inside
A twisting, smog-eating tower is nearly finished in Taipei, Taiwan. The skyscraper's facade ... lead designer Vincent Callebaut told Business Insider. Called the Tao Zhu Yin Yuan Tower, or Agora Garden, the building topped out in July and is set ... ( read original story ...)
Made in Taiwan: Re-Positioning a Behind the Scenes Business Success Story
Taiwan’s textile industry, in particular functional textiles, is one of the country’s biggest export success stories. In the face of strong competition from other Asian competitors and increasing production costs, Taiwan has carved out a niche for ... ( read original story ...)
Alegra aims to sell more kiwifruit
The annual conference event of choice for the international berry business. Attracts more than 350 of the ... demanded in some of Asia’s rapidly growing markets, including China, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong. Laghi says he feels there is plenty ... ( read original story ...)