Taiwan stocks rise in line with overseas markets

The financial subindex gained 1.2 percent, while the electronics subindex rose 0.6 percent. Among actively traded shares, Pegatron and Largan Precision , suppliers to Apple Inc , saw gains of more than 1 percent. The Taiwan dollar firmed by T$0.025 against ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks edge down on profit-taking

The electronics subindex fell 0.4 percent, while the financial subindex was largely flat. Among actively traded shares, the world's largest contract electronics maker Hon Hai Precision Industry Co dropped 0.2 percent. The Taiwan dollar softened T$0.123 ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan sits out forex intervention to duck Trump blast

"The effects of Trump's pronouncements that some central banks are manipulating their currencies have been quite toxic," said a vice-president at Mega Financial Holding’s banking arm, which is Taiwan's biggest state-run bank operating in overseas markets. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks fall as Trump focuses on tax, immigration reforms

Taiwan stock and financial markets were closed on Monday and Tuesday for a public holiday. The electronics subindex was down 0.8 percent, while the financial subindex fell 0.3 percent. Among actively traded shares, Taishin Financial Holding Co was down 0.8 ... ( read original story ...)

Will Apple Be Able to Drive Taiwan ETFs Higher?

Taiwan stocks seem to have the wind at their back. The country’s equity market touched the highest level since May 2015 in mid-February. A pickup in economic growth bolstered by higher demand for electronics, Trump’s conformity to ‘One China ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2011 – 2021

However, demand for automobiles declined significantly in the country over the past few years, which caused a negative impact on the tire market in Taiwan. Over the last few years, major automobile manufacturers in Taiwan have also been increasing their ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks edge lower, tracking regional markets

TAIPEI, Feb 23 Taiwan stocks edged lower on Thursday ... after closing up 0.2 percent on Wednesday. The financials subindex lost 0.4 percent, but the electronics subindex rose 0.1 percent. Among actively traded shares, display maker AU Optronics was ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan train bomber jailed for 30 years

A Taiwanese man was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for detonating a pipe bomb on a busy Taipei train that injured more than two dozen people last year. Lin Ying-chang, 56, was convicted on charges of attempted murder and making an explosive ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan 'White Terror' brought back to life for gamers

As the 70th anniversary of a bloody political purge in Taiwan looms, a new horror video game set during the island's "White Terror" is winning rave reviews. "Detention" was created by Taiwanese developers and takes place during the crackdown on opponents ... ( read original story ...)