Chang, who was born in Taiwan, and raised in the Philippines ... Regarding the writing world: to remember that publishing is a business and not to take things personally. This may seem obvious, but books are such a personal endeavour for authors; sometimes ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba to sell part of chip business, first step in offsetting huge charge
Business weekly Toyo Keizai reported that Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract manufacturer, is interested in either taking a stake in or buying some of Toshiba’s businesses. Foxconn founder Terry Gou wants to build up the company’s ... ( read original story ...)
EU slaps China, Taiwan with steel anti-dumping duties
BRUSSELS - The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on steel products from China and Taiwan to stop them flooding Europe's struggling steel market. The Commission said Friday that an investigation has confirmed that Chinese and Taiwanese ... ( read original story ...)
Visits to B.C. surge, particularly from Taiwan
On June 8, there will be a lot more capacity on the route when Air Canada launches inaugural non-stop daily flights between Taipei and Vancouver. Business in Vancouver explored the growth in non-stop flights between Vancouver and Greater China (Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Visitation to B.C. surges, particularly from Taiwan
On June 8, there will be a lot more capacity on the route when Air Canada launches inaugural non-stop daily flights between Taipei and Vancouver. Business in Vancouver explored the growth in non-stop flights between Vancouver and Greater China (Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to continue to pursue closer ties with regional partners
Taiwan will continue to pursue and strengthen economic cooperation with its neighbors in the Asia-Pacific following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), the Presidential Office said Tuesday. Officials ... ( read original story ...)
Tsutaya rental chain opens first ‘book cafe’ in Taiwan
TAIPEI – Tsutaya Co., a major Japanese movie and music rental and bookshop chain, will open its first “book cafe” in Taiwan on Tuesday, company officials said Monday. The Tsutaya Bookstore in Xinyi, Taipei’s newest trend-setting commercial district ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful Taiwan Billionaire Clan Suffers Loss As Leslie Koo Dies In Taipei
Leslie Koo, a leader of one of Taiwan’s most powerful business families and chairman of one of Asia’s largest cement suppliers, has died in Taipei. TCC International, the Hong Kong-listed arm of Koo flagship Taiwan Cement, announced his death in a ... ( read original story ...)
Industry leaders brace for bumpy ride
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- After newly inaugurated President Donald Trump announced Washington's withdrawal from the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), local business leaders warned of the adverse impact on Taiwan of a protectionist U.S. The heads of several business ... ( read original story ...)
WTO: Taiwan wants to join Japan in talks with India on steel import restrictions
Taiwan has requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) for permission to join Japan’s consultations with India on a complaint against alleged import restrictions on certain steel products. Taiwan, in its submission to the WTO said, it was dissatisfied ... ( read original story ...)
Chief of Taiwan's Foxconn says rise of protectionism unavoidable
Taiwan's tech-dominated manufacturers are nervous about potential U.S. trade policies because Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on imports from some countries, notably China. Foxconn is one of the biggest employers in China where it operates factories ... ( read original story ...)
Cement boss critical after fall
CNA -- This undated file photo shows Leslie Cheng-yun Koo (辜成允), chairman and president of the Taiwan Cement Corp. (台泥), who was rushed to a hospital Saturday after tumbling down a flight of stairs at a Taipei hotel. Koo's fall occurred at the ... ( read original story ...)
From Night Market Treats to Food Court Fine Dining
The News Lens has been authorized to repost this article. The piece was first published by Taiwan Business TOPICS. (Taiwan Business TOPICS is published monthly by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei.) ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Expects Closer US Military Ties, More High-Level Visits Under Trump
But at the same time Trump would build a strong informal relationship with Taiwan in place since the 1970s, especially if helpful to business. Washington broke officials ties with Taiwan in 1979 in favor of the larger, fast-growing China. A boost in ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands protest outside Taiwan Presidential Office over pension reform plan
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Thousands of military personnel, teachers, police and civil servants protested a plan to reform Taiwan's pension system outside of the Presidential Office in Taipei on Sunday, as a national conference to discuss reform was held in the ... ( read original story ...)
Airbus signs MoU with Taiwan’s China Airlines to develop its Maintenance, Engineering and Training capabilities
Airbus is very pleased to support China Airlines in developing its own commercial aviation related business in Taiwan.” Airbus has enjoyed a long association with China Airlines, dating back almost four decades. The latest milestone in this relationship ... ( read original story ...)