Taiwan’s electric scooter maker Gogoro debuted on the Nasdaq stock exchange in New York on Tuesday, a rare initial public offering (IPO) for the self-ruled island known for its dominance in ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific: Focusing On Finance
It’s tough to take on the local banks; and in overbanked markets such as Taiwan, the competition is cutthroat in the institutional lending business. Fees and margins are razor thin,” says John Corrin, ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s IPO market bucks global slump thanks to megadeals
The Asia-Pacific market had 16% fewer IPOs during the quarter -- 188 companies -- but the proceeds rose 18% to $42.7 billion. ( read original story ...)
Regulator to crack down on marketing to older people
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is to tighten regulations on local financial companies marketing to the elderly, after finding that many banks and insurers last year sold unsuitable ... ( read original story ...)
Prepare To Short Chinese Stocks As Taiwan War Threat Looms
Chinese leaders revealed on Friday that China will not impose financial sanctions on Russia in retaliation for the Ukraine invasion.It should be a wake-up for investors. Lighten up on Chinese stocks. ( read original story ...)
Finance firms still most exposed to US
Taiwan’s 16 financial holding companies were most exposed to the US in the fourth quarter of last year, for the 27th consecutive quarter, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Economic woes in China not hitting Taiwan: report
The report assessing the potential effect of Chinese economic conditions on Taiwan is part of a set of briefings on China and cross-strait affairs commissioned by the council. Chinese financial ... ( read original story ...)
US trade chief declines to say if Taiwan in IPEF
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai (戴琪) on Thursday declined to say if Taiwan would be invited to join the Indo-Pacific economic plan of US President Joe Biden’s administration, spurring US Senate ... ( read original story ...)
US has ‘privately accepted fate’ China will take Taiwan after allowing ‘build-up of weapons for decades,’ expert says
THE US privately accepts that China will take Taiwan after allowing a build-up of weapons in the region for decades, an ex US Air Force officer warns. Brigadier-General Robert Spalding III (Ret.) ... ( read original story ...)
Survey Shows Young Taiwanese Lack Savings, Are Highly Indebted
More than 20% of Taiwanese under the age of 40 say they lack savings and 65% report they are in debt, according to new survey findings from a Taiwanese job site, highlighting the growing generational ... ( read original story ...)
Vestas extends track record in Taiwan with a 295 MW offshore order
Vestas has secured a 295 MW order for thirty-one Vestas V174-9.5 MW™ wind turbines from Foxwell Energy Corporation Ltd. (Foxwell) for the TPC Offshore Wind Generation Project Phase 2 in Taiwan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan e-scooter king Gogoro set for April 5 Nasdaq listing
Taiwanese electric scooter maker Gogoro said on Friday it will start trading on the Nasdaq on April 5 through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that will enable the company to ... ( read original story ...)
It Would Be Folly for China to Bust Russia Sanctions
Tempting as it may be to turn a quick profit and help a friend in need, Beijing would be smart enough not to take the risk. ( read original story ...)
U.S. trade chief Tai declines to say if Taiwan will be part of Indo-Pacific pact
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Thursday declined to say if Taiwan would be invited to join the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific economic plan, spurring Senate criticism that excluding ... ( read original story ...)
Professional and Proactive in Pursuit of Quality New DFI Factory Certified for Highest IPC Class
DFI's (2397) new production facility in Taoyuan, after strict review by IPC certification experts, was officially certified today according to the latest IPC Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dollar Seen Recovering After Worst Selloff Since 2018
The Taiwan dollar is set to advance after its biggest quarterly loss in nearly four years as the island’s robust economy reinforces the case for more rate hikes.Most Read from BloombergNever Had Covid ... ( read original story ...)