Taiwan stocks rise to near 2-yr high on retail investor buying

TAIPEI, March 17 Taiwan stocks rose on Friday to their highest ... The electronics subindex rose 0.3 percent, while the financials subindex gained 0.3 percent. Among actively traded stocks, financial group CTBC Financial Holding was up 0.8 percent and ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan defence report warns of China invasion risk

Taiwan pledged Wednesday to build up its military in the face of an increased risk of invasion by China in a major defence ministry report that comes as ties with Beijing worsen. China still sees Taiwan as part of its territory to be brought back into its ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan lesbian ordered to pay back groom

A judgement against a gay woman who married a man because of pressure from her family has sparked criticism in Taiwan as the island moves closer to legalising same-sex marriage. The woman was recently ordered by a court to return around Tw$500,000 ($16,130 ... ( read original story ...)

TAITRA: Discover 3 shows blossoming with gifts from the heart

TAIPEI, TAIWAN--(Marketwired - Mar 14, 2017) - Cherry blossoms are blooming in Taipei to usher in three of Asia's best gift-related trade events with incredible creativity and value. The prime show, the 71 st Giftionery, showcases the business of gifts ... ( read original story ...)

Ex-Taiwan President Ma Indicted for Alleged Leak of Probe Detail

(Bloomberg) -- Ex-Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou was indicted over the alleged leaks of judicial secrets during his time in office, according to an official with the Taipei prosecutor’s office. The former leader was accused of improperly disclosing ... ( read original story ...)

Investment helps unification with Taiwan

China's industry minister Miao Wei says investment across the Taiwan Strait can help achieve China's aim of achieving unification with the self-ruled island, and called for Taiwan to be more open to Chinese businesses. China deems Taiwan a wayward province ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwanese fund managers to restructure IPO commission models

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has called for local asset managers to restructure their commission models for new initial public offering (IPO) listings in a bid to stem capital outflows. The move comes as the redemption rate for IPOs ... ( read original story ...)

APEC Green Energy Finance Initiative

1 2015/EWG49/016 Agenda Item: 9 APEC Green Energy Finance Initiative Purpose: Information Submitted by: Chinese Taipei 49 th Energy Working Group Meeting Gyeongju, Korea June 2015 2 APEC Green Energy Finance Initiative (draft for discussion) Proposed by ... ( read original story ...)