Here’s today’s ranking of the top 10 most-read domestic stories in China, in economics, finance and current affairs. We want to help you get a sense of what’s trending in the Chinese language sphere. ( read original story ...)
Himax Technologies, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for FY2020
Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) (“Himax” or “Company”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today declared a cash dividend of 27.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan targets COVID-19 vaccination for 60% of population by Oct
Taiwan aims to cover 60% of its population with at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine by October, the health minister said on Friday, adding that the island's infection rate was not good, despite ... ( read original story ...)
Blank cheque firm PTK merges with Israel’s Valens, says SPACs will become more mainstream
If successful, the de-SPAC transaction could close in the fall of 2021 and give Valens a post-money valuation of about $1.16 billion. ( read original story ...)
Does the Jih Sun deal presage much-needed banking consolidation in Taiwan?
Record profits and fines, a big loss in Indonesia, Citi’s retail departure and a once-in-a-generation merger: it has been a strange year for Taiwan’s over-crowded banking sector ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Proposes Doubling Extra Stimulus to Boost Ailing Economy
Taiwan’s ruling party said it plans to double a proposed increase in stimulus funding as the economy reels from tightening virus restrictions across the island. The Democratic Progressive Party wants ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan considering boosting loan support to weather pandemic -sources
Taiwan is considering boosting a loan facility to help small and medium sized firms hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and may extend it to individuals, with almost $20 billion available, sources briefed ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan considers more loan support for businesses amid pandemic -sources
Taiwan is considering boosting a loan facility to help small and medium sized firms hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and may extend it to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan boosts loans for SMEs, considers further support for economy
Taiwan will offer another T$100 billion ($3.60 billion) in loans to help small- and medium-sized firms hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, the government said on Thursday, while sources said almost $20 ... ( read original story ...)
GlobalFoundries Taps Morgan Stanley for Jumbo IPO
GlobalFoundries is working with Morgan Stanley on an initial public offering that could value the chipmaker at about $30 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. No final decision has ... ( read original story ...)
SigmaStar is eyeing US$780 million IPO in Shanghai as China’s semiconductor industry raises capital to expand
China’s semiconductor makers are seeking to capitalise on the government’s push to match the US and become more self-reliant as global chip supply dwindles. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Chipmaker SigmaStar Weighs $780 Million IPO in Shanghai
Chipmaker SigmaStar is seeking to raise at least 5 billion yuan ($780 million) in an initial public offering in Shanghai, according to people familiar with the matter, as China expands its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan at the crossroads: China-free or China+?
Global supply chain restructuring that is being accelerated by the US-China trade war and the COVID-19 pandemic gears toward two directions in view of geopolitical factors: "China+1" - the business ... ( read original story ...)
John Cena issues apology to China in Mandarin after calling Taiwan a country: ‘I made a mistake’
John Cena has issued an apology to China after referring to Taiwan as a country while promoting "F9," the latest "Fast & Furious" film. ( read original story ...)
Andrew Yang Should Speak Up for Taiwan
The Democratic front-runner for mayor of New York City is in a unique position to speak out against the CCP. He should take advantage of this. ( read original story ...)
Fast & Furious 9 star John Cena under fire after apologising to China for calling Taiwan a country
Actor John Cena is facing a backlash after apologising to China for referring to Taiwan as a country in a promotional interview. According to CNN, the actor made the comments while speaking to the ... ( read original story ...)