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 ...)

Delta Air Lines ending service to Taiwan

Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) is ending service to Taiwan, according to news reports. On Jan. 13, Delta Air Lines Inc. ( DAL) announced it would be ending its only Taiwanese route, according to Investopedia.com quoting a report in The China Post. ( read original story ...)

Why Aren't Social Businesses Booming in Taiwan?

Listen “I think many social businesses in Taiwan think that if they share a portion of their profit to the general public then they are a social business. But they are not. The mission of these companies should be related to social problems and all ... ( read original story ...)

As China rattles sabres, US should expand ties with Taiwan

The People’s Republic of China sent its aircraft carrier, Liaoning, through the Strait of Taiwan early this month, responding at least in part to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s phone conversation congratulating US president-elect Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)

Brokerages to benefit from eased business restrictions: TWSE

TAIPEI -- A move by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), the top financial regulator in Taiwan, to ease restrictions on how brokerages do business is expected to strengthen their profitability, the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) has said. The TWSE ... ( read original story ...)

Hypermarkets to extend business hours for year-end shoppers

TAIPEI -- Hypermarket chains in Taiwan will extend their business hours in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year to drive up sales during one of Taiwan's peak shopping seasons. One of the major hypermarket brands, Carrefour, plans to stay open around ... ( read original story ...)