Western media reaction ranged from ridiculing Mr. Trump for his diplomatic naiveté and carelessness to linking the call with Trump family business interests in Taiwan. Beijing, long accustomed to being the “scapegoat” during U.S. presidential election ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei gets second Aloft hotel with Aloft Taipei Beitou
T&Cs, fees and charges. Online offer only. Click here to apply now. Looking for a little escape on your next business trip to Taipei? There's plenty of good things to be said for Beitou, the mountainous northern district known for its expansive green ... ( read original story ...)
Trump breaks forty-year policy, speaks with Taiwan president
First, the experts expect, China will try to persuade Donald Trump to stand down on Taiwan. It will marshal American business leaders to its side. Then it will threaten. And if that fails, it will sweep into action, pulling its ambassador from the U.S. and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump likely just infuriated China with the US's first call to Taiwan since 1979
The White House was not made aware of the call until after it occurred, an administration official told Business Insider. The US suspended formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 1979 after establishing a One China position — which states that "there ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese business delegation courts Taiwan ally Panama
BEIJING, Dec 2 (Reuters) - A large Chinese business delegation has arrived in the Central American country of Panama, a diplomatic ally of self-ruled Taiwan, and is keen to invest in energy and port projects, state news agency Xinhua said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Business leaders slam annual leave reforms
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Business leaders said Friday the government was creating, not addressing problems for local enterprises by trying to force through a series of controversial amendments to the Labor Standards Act, arguing the changes would threaten the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian president meets with business delegation from Taiwan
JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with a Taiwanese business delegation Wednesday and expressed ... and Andrew Hsia of the Phu My Hung Development Corp., a subsidiary of the Taipei-based Central Trading and Development Group. ( read original story ...)
Taipei gov't and Taitung ink solar deal
CNA -- Representatives from Taipei City Government's Department of Economic Development and Tatung Company sign a contract on Wednesday, Nov. 30, which makes Tatung the provider of solar power equipment in northern Taipei. This contract is part of the city ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan promises increased investment in Indonesia
Taiwan has once again expressed its intention to increase investment in Indonesia following a series of economic policy reforms under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s administration. Taiwanese firms met with the President and several Cabinet members ... ( read original story ...)
Private jets, a business empire and outspoken personality: Why billionaire boss of Apple production factory is 'the Donald Trump of Taiwan'
A self-made billionaire whose factory makes Apple products has been described as 'the Donald Trump of Taiwan'. A recent media poll showed that Terry Gou, the boss of Foxconn which makes iPhones and iPads, has a 62 per cent approval rating in Taiwan - while ... ( read original story ...)
Transasia: Taiwan airline shuts after crashes
Transasia, Taiwan's third largest airline, had already cancelled all flights on Monday. Earlier this year, regulators ordered it to review safety protocols and pilot training to cut "imminent risks". Those recommendations, from the country's Aviation ... ( read original story ...)
TransAsia Airways of Taiwan Shuts Down After Pair of Deadly Crashes
HONG KONG — TransAsia Airways, the Taiwan-based airline that had two fatal crashes in seven months, said on Tuesday in a stock exchange filing that it would wind itself down. Its shares and flights had been suspended since Monday. The company has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese airline TransAsia shuts down after heavy losses
TAIPEI, Taiwan - TransAsia Airways, a Taiwanese carrier that served cities in China, Japan and Southeast Asia, announced Tuesday it was shutting down following heavy losses and two fatal crashes. Chairman Vincent Lin said the airline was unable to reverse ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Stocks up with overseas markets, airlines shrug off TransAsia uncertainties
[TAIPEI] Taiwan stocks rose on Tuesday tracking gains in overseas markets with airline stocks largely shrugging off the unexpected suspension of services by Taiwanese airline TransAsia Airways Corp. As of 0210 GMT, the main Taiex index was up 1.1 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Photo review of EVA Air flight from Toronto to Taipei in Business
I’ve flown with EVA before — they’re a fantastic way to spend Aeroplan points since there’s no fuel surcharge, and availability is great within two weeks of departure. Or at least, that’s traditionally been the case. I actually found this ... ( read original story ...)
Why Uber Can Defiantly Flout The Law In Taiwan
Taiwan also lacks a single agency that can go after Uber’s business entity, its app, its drivers and its riders all at once, making enforcement messy. (On the flip side, there’s one single agency that Uber can contact to sort out the mess.) Ironically ... ( read original story ...)