Cardinal George Pell, Pope Francis’ former finance minister, is to soon return to the Vatican during an extraordinary economic scandal for the first time since he was cleared of child abuse ... ( read original story ...)
Germany’s Scholz calls Navalny poisoning ‘brutal, murderous attack’
German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz speaks during a news conference amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Berlin, Germany3, 2020. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/Pool ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s 2020 Tang Prize Laureates Gather to Address Mankind’s Most Urgent Challenges
The Tang Prize Foundation joined forces with Taiwan's National Taiwan University, National Tsing Hua University, National Cheng Kung University, National Chengchi University, the Experimental Biology ... ( read original story ...)
Chipmakers in China and Japan Jolted by U.S. Security Restrictions
Taiwan-based TSMC, the world's largest contract ... Kioxia still plans an IPO eventually. "While we received significant interest from many investors, the lead underwriters and Kioxia do not ... ( read original story ...)
Share Market Highlights: Sensex ends 592 points higher, Nifty at 11,227; ONGC, IndusInd Bank top gainers
Sensex and Nifty closed on a bullish note on Monday, amid positive global equities as hopes of the US Govt to announce a stimulated package cheered investors. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex ended ... ( read original story ...)
Actors Turn Directors at Taiwan’s Golden Horse Project Market
The producing debuts of two actors are among the 27 film projects selected for the Golden Horse Film Project Promotion. The project market is attached to the Golden Horse Film Festival, held annually ... ( read original story ...)
2020 Taiwan Innotech Forum Focuses on IP Strategies in Post-Pandemic Era
China trade war in 2020, IP is the core driver in enabling enterprises to stand out amid the rapidly changing and unpredictable global situation. In light of this, the Industrial Development Bureau ... ( read original story ...)
The 2020 World System Integrator Conference online forum takes place in Taiwan
World System Integrator Conference (WSIC) online forum week was held in Taiwan from September 22 to 24, 2020. Themed Developing Safe and Sustainable Smart Cities, the event featured discussions concer ... ( read original story ...)
The committee of the first Harmony & Synergy & World Peace International Forum established as a warm-up
Taiwan's First Harmony & Synergy & World Peace International Forum was scheduled to be held in 2020, but it could not be held as scheduled because of COVID-19. Chairman William Liu, the organizer of " ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market May Find Traction On Monday
The Taiwan stock market has moved lower in five straight sessions, sinking almost 650 points or 5.3 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 12,230-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
DIY stores grow amid COVID-19
Many retailers have been caught off-guard by COVID-19 restrictions and shifting consumer habits, but do-it-yourself (DIY) stores are enjoying a boom as people spend money on their homes and gardens. A ... ( read original story ...)
US restrictions could hamper China’s plans for a self-reliant semiconductor sector
The latest US restrictions on Chinese firm Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) could deal a heavy blow to China’s push for a robust home-grown semiconductor industry, analysts ... ( read original story ...)
China’s biggest chipmaker hit by US sanctions
The US government has sanctioned China's biggest chipmaker, dealing further damage to the country's semiconductor industry after cutting Huawei off from its chip suppliers. On Friday, the US ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan probes leading bank linked to Panama Papers
American regulators last week said Taiwan's Mega International Commercial Bank showed indifference towards transactions carried out through Panama ... ( read original story ...)
5G is raising ahead in Asia as it is poised to reshape connectivity
Asia Pacific is leading the charge for the next generation of mobile connectivity. Major cities across the region are rolling out 5G networks this year, which are poised to reshape connectivity and ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: KMT caucus urges testing all outbound travelers
The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) caucus yesterday urged the government to change the nation’s COVID-19 testing methods and test all people under home quarantine as well as all travelers leaving ... ( read original story ...)