The Group of Seven summit concluded on Sunday, with the leaders' closing communique vowing action on the pandemic and climate change while projecting a united stance on democratic values and a shared ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald’s suffers data breach in the US, South Korea, and Taiwan
The fast food mega chain McDonald’s is the latest company to have private data stolen by a third party, The Wall Street Journal reports. Unlike other recent attacks on CNA Financial and the Colonial ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Pakistan to spend $1.1B on shots for adults
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan will spend $1.1 billion in the next fiscal year to import COVID-19 vaccines to inoculate most of the 100 million adult population. This announcement was made by finance minister ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Krafton to launch $5 bln plus IPO next week, sources say
Krafton, the company behind blockbuster video game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), will launch its IPO early next week in what could be South Korea's largest listing in 11 years, people familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Moderna Stock – Taiwan applies to produce Moderna COVID-19 vaccine | Taiwan News
A medical worker fills a syringe with Moderna ‘s COVID -19 vaccine at a mass vaccination site in Tokyo. (AP photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s health authorities said on Friday (June 11) the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says Taiwan ties under ‘1 country, 2 systems’ policy
Japan's relations with Taiwan are non-governmental and practical, based on the “one country, two systems” policy that recognizes China as the sole legitimate government, a top Japanese official said ... ( read original story ...)
Tax revenue soars on strong economy
The national treasury last month collected NT$293.2 billion (US$10.58 billion) in tax revenue, an increase of 28.5 percent from a year earlier, as all tax categories posted strong gains on the back of ... ( read original story ...)
Biden official speaks to Taiwan minister on trade ties
President Joe Biden's administration held virtual talks Thursday with a Taiwanese minister on boosting commercial ties, after China warned the United States against pursuing a trade deal. ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan officials discuss trade, plan meeting ‘in coming weeks’ -USTR
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed trade and investment issues with Taiwan minister John Deng on Thursday and agreed to ... ( read original story ...)
No Help Yet For Taiwan Stock Market
The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in four straight sessions, sinking more than 280 points or 1.6 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 16,965-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese Bills Finance Companies Dashboard: June 2021
The affirmations and Stable Outlooks on six Taiwanese bills finance companies (BFCs) in May 2021 reflect Fitch Ratings’ ... ( read original story ...)
Credit Profiles of Taiwanese Bills Finance Companies to Remain Stable
Taiwanese Bills Finance Companies Dashboard: June 2021Fitch Ratings-Taipei-09 June 2021: Fitch Ratings expects our rated Tai ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation fears rise as Chinese factory prices soar 9pc – live updates
Factory gate’ prices for Chinese goods rose at the fastest rate since the financial crisis in May on the back of soaring commodity costs, reports Louis Ashworth. China’s producer price index jumped ... ( read original story ...)
Blinken signals possible resumption of U.S.-Taiwan trade, investment talks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday signaled a possible resumption of trade and investment talks with Taiwan stalled since the Obama administration, but gave no indication of any ... ( read original story ...)
Three Key Lessons After Selling 8 Cars
We drove 9 different cars before we settled down in Taipei. Now we don’t have a car and won’t be buying one anytime soon. We might get an SUV mainly for weekend use. However, we are not in a hurry ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market Set To Snap Losing Streak
The Taiwan stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, dropping more than 170 points or 1 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 17,075-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)