Taiwan draws foreign biotech IPOs

Only a handful of companies in the industry, including TaiMed Biologics Inc and ScinoPharm Taiwan Ltd, have market values of more than US$1bil. Aslan had weighed a US IPO, among various options, but decided against that partly because of volatility in ... ( read original story ...)

IDT to Showcase Latest Advanced System Solutions at Tech Taipei

SAN JOSE, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 04/12/17 -- Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT) (NASDAQ: IDTI) announced today that it will showcase its latest sensing and wireless power solutions this month at Tech Taipei, one of Taipei's most important automotive ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan bans eating dogs and cats

Taiwan has banned the eating of dogs and cats, lawmakers said on Wednesday, as pressure grows to improve animal welfare after a spate of cruelty cases that stirred public outrage. Parliament passed legislation to outlaw the consumption, purchase or ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks fall; TSMC edge down ahead of results

TAIPEI, April 12 Taiwan stocks fell along with other regional ... The electronics subindex dropped 0.4 percent, while the financials subindex lost 0.2 percent. TSMC, the world's top contract chipmaker and an Apple Inc supplier, fell 0.5 percent. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan exports continue tech-fueled surge

Taiwan's exports again made double-digit gains in March ... largely on the back of gains in semiconductor shipments, the Ministry of Finance said Monday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast an expansion of 17.5%, with analysts ... ( read original story ...)

O-Bank goes digital in preparation for IPO

O-Bank (formerly Industrial Bank of Taiwan), is keen to transform itself into “a nimble and digitally-focused boutique lender” as it gears on for an IPO. The IPO is scheduled for early May and is the first bank listing in Taiwan in 13 years. ( read original story ...)

Strong IPO pipeline for 2017: Report

The growth was led by Asia-Pacific, with China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan showing the most activity ... to clear an extensive backlog of listings by increasing the pace of IPO approvals throughout the year. “IPO activity in Asia-Pacific has been ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks fall; semiconductor, transportation shares down

Additionally, the financial subindex was down 0.07 percent. Among actively traded shares, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple Inc supplier, was down 0.52 percent. The Taiwan dollar weakened T$0 ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan's Fubon to sell out of Dutch insurer Delta Lloyd

TAIPEI Fubon Financial Holding Co (2881.TW) is planning to take a cash offer for its entire stake in Delta Lloyd (DLL.AS) from NN Group (NN.AS) amid concerns about the outlook for the two Dutch insurers' merger. The move follows Delta Lloyd's agreement to ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks slip tracking Asian shares; auto, plastics drag

Additionally, the financial subindex was also down 0.27 percent. Among actively traded shares, Taiwan's integrated steel maker China Steel slid as much as 0.59 percent. The Taiwan dollar softened T$0.034 to stand at T$30.319 to the U.S. dollar, distancing ... ( read original story ...)