Taiwan, US firms sign defence MOU

The MOU, signed by Taiwan Defence Industry Association head Han Pi-hsiang and US-Taiwan Business Council president Rupert Hammond-Chambers on Tuesday, seeks to boost collaboration between Taiwan and the US, Taiwan's Central News Agency reported. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan grants visa-free entry to Pinoys

It said those who intend to visit Taiwan for purposes of tourism, business or visiting relatives can enjoy visa-free entry for 14 days. The visa-free initiative will undergo a nine-month trial period that will last until July 31, 2018 and is part of ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan grants visa-free entry for Filipinos starting November

TECO said they can stay in Taiwan for the purpose of tourism, business, visiting relatives and attending functions or events without a visa for up to 14 days. The visa-free initiative shall undergo a nine-month trial period as part of Taiwan’s ... ( read original story ...)

Alarm in Taiwan over triad ties to pro-China groups

But delineating politics, business and the underworld in Taiwan and across the strait to China is not easy. The CIB concedes it will be “difficult to clarify the grey areas”. Triads notorious for drugs, weapons, gambling and prostitution have for years ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan monopoly regulator fines Qualcomm more than $770M

Qualcomm has been fined more than $770 million by Taiwan’s anti-monopoly regulator – adding to the global assault on the San Diego wireless giant’s business model. The Taiwan Fair Trade Commission announced the fine on its website Wednesday following ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s air cargo business forecast to remain strong

Taipei, Oct. 11 (CNA) Taiwanese airlines saw a surge in air cargo business in the first eight months of the year and the momentum is likely to continue, thanks to a stronger global economy, a Boeing executive said Wednesday. With the rapid growth of global ... ( read original story ...)

Edging away from China: Taiwan flies South

“The milk tea thing was a no-brainer,” says Cua, who’s ethnically Taiwanese and part of a family business that also includes a bakery. “I go to Taiwan a lot, and I always thought, ‘Filipinos would love this’.” That sentiment dovetailed with ... ( read original story ...)

An unhappy birthday for Taiwan

According to the International Monetary Fund, Taiwan has the world’s 15th-largest economy (the seventh-largest in Asia). Not bad for a nation of 23 million. Its trade partners are delighted to do business with a country whose existence they won’t ... ( read original story ...)