Benjamin Chen (陳昱安) didn’t know how intense a hackathon could be. “You literally work non-stop. You don’t eat breakfast, you don’t eat lunch because you really need to finish the product,” the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s economy is growing faster now than before the coronavirus pandemic
A year ago, the coronavirus began spreading rapidly in China. Today, China's economy is bouncing back hard, and expanding even faster than it did before the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seeks free trade deal with UK
UK representative vows to jointly work in commerce, science, climate change, education fields - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
The crypto market is still far from its golden age, says Michael Wu
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization exceeded $1 trillion for the first time ever a week ago. However, Michael Wu, CEO of Amber Group, commented at Cointelegraph China’s Jan. 14 Hub ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s RMB deposit reaches highest over six months
TAIPEI, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- The renminbi-denominated deposit balance of Taiwan's financial institutions increased to 244.49 billion yuan (about 37.65 billion U.S. dollars) at the end of December 2020. ( read original story ...)
Nifty seen opening with 50 points down
Domestic markets are expected to continue the downward slide, as trends from SGX Nifty indicate a gap-down opening of about 50 points. Tracking the weak global markets, the SGX Nifty is currently ruli ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market May Extend Losing Streak
E Sun Financial lost 0.79 percent, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company jumped 1.52 percent, United Microelectronics Corporation tanked 2.30 percent, Hon Hai Precision shed 0.43 percent, Largan ... ( read original story ...)
The pivotal fight between China and the US is over the microchip
The campaign for dominance in semiconductors could hurt both countries. Japan’s Kioxia Holdings, which in the early 1980s invented flash memory computer chips, was set for one of the country’s biggest ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Mexico issues 1.8 bln euros in bonds, reduces maturities by 36% for 2023
Mexico carried out its second international bond transaction of the new year, the finance ministry said on Friday, issuing two bonds worth a total of 1.8 billion euros and using those funds to ... ( read original story ...)
Mexico issues 1.8 bln euros in bonds, reduces maturities by 36% for 2023
Mexico carried out its second international bond transaction of the new year, the finance ministry said on Friday, issuing two bonds worth a total of 1.8 billion euros and using those funds to ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Inc
TSMC, the $560 bln chipmaking powerhouse, showcases the island's clout in supply chains, semiconductors, 5G and more. That bodes well for bilateral trade and investment flows. Closer economic ties ... ( read original story ...)
Continued Consolidation Likely For Taiwan Stock Market
The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of the three-day winning streak in which it had gathered more than 570 points or 3.7 percent. The Taiwan Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Can the U.S. and China Cooperate on a Failing Planet?
Can He Achieve Progress Where It Matters While Avoiding a New Cold (or Hot) War? Soon-to-be President Joe Biden will instantly face a set of extraordinary domestic crises — a runaway pandemic, a ... ( read original story ...)
Trump administration fuels tensions with China over Taiwan
US Secretary of State Pompeo announced a sweeping shift in diplomatic protocols in dealing with Taiwan, giving the green light for lifting all restrictions on contact between Washington and Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductors (TSM) to Post Q4 Earnings: What’s in Store?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company TSM is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2020 results on Jan 14. For fourth-quarter 2020, Taiwan Semi anticipates revenues between $12.4 billion and $12.7 ... ( read original story ...)
Geely and Foxconn to form auto partnership: sources
Taiwan's Foxconn and Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group said on Wednesday they will join hands to provide contract manufacturing for automakers. They will each hold 50% of a venture that ... ( read original story ...)