Taiwan, not China, is its own worst enemy

Taiwan faces a bigger threat than Chinese invasion: its own economic mismanagement. President Tsai Ing-wen has outlined plans to bolster growth, including a $29 billion stimulus package, but bolder reforms favoured by the business community look hobbled by ... ( read original story ...)

Foreign investors net buyers in Taiwan stocks April 24

TAIPEI, April 24 (Reuters) - The table below shows the daily net trading in Taiwan stocks by major categories of institutional investors. Figures in the total column, include net trading by investment trusts, brokers and foreign investors, in millions of ... ( read original story ...)

HondaJet makes first appearance in Taipei

The debut event in Taipei was attended by Fan Chih-ku, Political Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transportation and Communications; Zheng Wen-Can, Mayor of Taoyuan City, business guests and the media. Representing Honda, Michimasa Fujino, president and CEO ... ( read original story ...)

Honda launches its affordable HondaJet in Taiwan

The jet will enable its occupants to fly to neighboring business hubs such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Japan as it is able to fly for three consecutive hours, he said. In terms of private jet sales in Taiwan, Cheng said the target market is likely ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks rise tracking regional markets; all sectors rise

TAIPEI, April 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose on Friday, tracking gains in regional markets as investors bet on strong earnings and tax reforms in the United States. As of 0251 GMT, the main TAIEX index was up 0.75 percent at 9,705.06, after closing down ... ( read original story ...)

Foreign investors net buyers in Taiwan stocks April 21

TAIPEI, April 21 (Reuters) - The table below shows the daily net trading in Taiwan stocks by major categories of institutional investors. Figures in the total column, include net trading by investment trusts, brokers and foreign investors, in millions of ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan confident of being removed from U.S. currency watch list

The government is making a major push to attract green energy investments to Taiwan, the minister said. This will allay concerns from business leaders about power disruptions as Taiwan transitions to halting the use of nuclear energy by 2025. "Global ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan says Chinese activist agrees to return home

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A Chinese activist who had reportedly intended to seek asylum in Taiwan has flown back to China voluntarily, a Taiwan official said on Wednesday, averting a potential diplomatic confrontation. Immigration officials had apprehended and ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan detains Chinese asylum seeker, deciding whether to deport

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan said on Tuesday it had apprehended a Chinese activist who had slipped away from his tour group last week, and authorities were deciding whether to deport him or risk fraying relations with Beijing by granting him sanctuary as a ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan bans sale, consumption of dog and cat meat

Taiwan's legislature has explicitly banned the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat and increased the penalty for animal cruelty, underscoring growing awareness of animal welfare in one of Asia's most prosperous societies. The legislature amended ... ( read original story ...)

Uber resumes operations in Taiwan with new business model

TAIPEI, April 13 (Xinhua) - After suspending business on the island for two months, Uber announced their return to the Taiwan market Thursday, after several rounds of negotiations with regulators. Taiwan insisted that the company could only operate as a ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks flat; Hon Hai, TSMC edge up

TAIPEI, April 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks were flat on Tuesday, with Hon Hai Precision Industry gaining after posting first-quarter sales growth and following a report that it has joined the fray to bid for Toshiba Corp's chip business. The main TAIEX ... ( read original story ...)