Business class awards are charged at the partner rate ... Unlike United, Delta’s award rules do not favor booking through Asian hubs like Seoul and Taipei (the airline charges extra miles). Delta cranks up prices on its own flights down under, leaving ... ( read original story ...)
Tigerair Taiwan Sees Scheduled Potential In Charter Services
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Tigerair Taiwan hopes its new charter business will become a foundation for expansion in scheduled air services. Facing an extraordinary level of competition from rival budget airlines, the China Airlines subsidiary is now profitable and ... ( read original story ...)
Shares of Taiwan firms fall on sale of China Starbucks business
Shares of Taiwan’s Uni-President Enterprises Corp and President Chain Store tumbled in Taiwan for two straight days after they said they were selling their combined 50-per cent stake in the China Starbucks venture, which would grant the US coffee chain ... ( read original story ...)
FIT Ruums partners with China Airlines to create tempting travel packages from Taiwan
we are very happy to be working together with FIT Ruums to bring attractive packages to Taiwan market, further boosting the outbound business. This partnership is exciting and innovative, combining the strengths of our two companies for the benefit of the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Mediatek posts worst quarterly profit in over 5 years
TAIPEI, July 31 (Reuters) - Mediatek ... due partly to its market share loss in the smartphone business. The company's net income fell to T$2.21 billion ($73.17 million) for the quarter ending June, compared with T$6.59 billion a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Starbucks buys back its eastern China operation in record deal
The former joint-venture partners have had a “strong friendship” with Starbucks for almost 20 years, since they opened a first store in Taipei before extending the business to east China, said Alex Lo, chairman of Uni-President Enterprises, the biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Where Food Is a Religion
The fish balls sold in Taipei were different. Grandma insisted that sweet and ... Posters announce that the renowned Penang Air Itam Laksa, another family-run business, has served “the one and the only one” laksa since 1955. The stall is right outside ... ( read original story ...)
FIT Ruums, China Airlines to offer travel packages from Taiwan
These will soon include London Gatwick Airport, with four weekly direct flights from Taipei due to commence in early December ... further boosting the outbound business. This partnership is exciting and innovative, combining the strengths of our two ... ( read original story ...)
The Stranger Who Fed Us Xiao Long Bao
We met David during our trip to Taipei. He is my good friend’s employer for five ... became part of the National Security Bureau and was tending to a family business. His wife is a head nurse in a hospital nursing facility. His eldest son lives near ... ( read original story ...)
Foresee Pharmaceuticals Announces CEO Appointment
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Foresee Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (6576.TWO) ("Foresee"), announced today the appointment of Dr. Lawrence Gan to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective on Aug. 1 st, 2017. Dr. Lawrence Gan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan braces for its first typhoon of the yr
The Taiwan weather agency issued storm warning on Saturday as the country braces for its first typhoon of the year. The authorities have warned of torrential rain in the eastern and southern counties and the tropical storm is expected to dump as much as ... ( read original story ...)
Into Local Taiwanese Temples
In a great metropolis like Taipei, temples are one of the few places where one ... Even presidents and other political and business figures pay homage at prominent temples. During New Year's, it is a tradition for the president of Taiwan to draw a fortune ... ( read original story ...)
St. Lucia/Taiwan Joint Venture Takes Off
AFTER years of hosting joint trade exhibitions and showing how business-people from St. Lucia and Taiwan could engage in joint ventures, the efforts of both countries are finally paying off. Taiwanese businessman, Moris Hsu, has teamed up with a group of ... ( read original story ...)
8 Lavish 5-Star Hotels In Taipei You Can Stay At For Under $200 A Night
Situated right in the centre of Taipei’s business district, Imperial is the choice for both business and leisure travellers. Price per night: From USD$96.55*/room 600 Lin Shen N. Road, Zhongshan District Spacious rooms can be found at Miramar Garden ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan posts solid Q2 GDP growth ahead of tech peak season
"Headline numbers of exports and export orders are in USD terms. And the Taiwan dollar appreciated a lot this year. If we exclude exchange rate effects, growth of exports and orders is less impressive in the second quarter," Claire Huang, a Greater China ... ( read original story ...)
Today’s the last day of US-Taiwan trade talks, and it’s not looking like American pork is getting an entry permit
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan and U.S. trade representatives are meeting in Taipei today for the third and final day of trade talks, and the likelihood of an agreement to let in controversial American pork seems low. The Council of Agriculture said after ... ( read original story ...)