Taipei, June 15 (CNA) Executives of several government financial institutions will not attend a cross-strait financial forum in the wake of Panama's decision to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, a local newspaper reported Thursday. ( read original story ...)
VAT refunds filed by foreign visitors down over 20% in 2016
Taipei, June 13 (CNA) Value added tax (VAT) refunds filed by foreign visitors to Taiwan for 2016 fell more than 20 percent from a year earlier due to a plunge in the number of arriving Chinese tourists, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Financial activity unaffected by severance of ties with Panama: FSC
Taipei, June 13 (CNA) The financial activities and business between Taiwanese banks and Panama will not be affected by the severance of diplomatic ties between the two countries, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) said Tuesday. The primary task of ... ( read original story ...)
Why would a Singapore e-commerce company do its IPO in New York?
A representative with Sea declined to comment on the rumoured IPO. Sea is one of the region’s few unicorns ... the investment arm of Uni-President Enterprises Corporation, one of Taiwan’s largest retailers. “We plan to focus much of the new capital ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom to help complete ‘Beyond Beauty’ sequel
Taipei, June 11 (CNA) Chunghwa Telecom will finance the continued filming of the sequel to the acclaimed eco-documentary "Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above" after director Chi Po-lin (齊柏林) died in a helicopter crash in Hualien County in eastern Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Two options of obtaining a Vietnam visa for Taiwan residents at Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan does not belong to the list of countries whose citizens are permitted to visit Vietnam without a visa. Thus, Taiwanese have to register to get an endorsement document to officially enter Vietnam despite any purposes. Visa is a prerequisite that a ... ( read original story ...)
Zipcar Expands to Asia With Launch of Car Sharing Service in Taipei, Taiwan
The Taipei launch marks the first city launch for Zipcar in Asia as the world’s largest car sharing network extends its international footprint New service gives residents of Taipei on-demand access to a choice of cars when they need it without the cost ... ( read original story ...)
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BRIEF-Zipcar expands to Asia with launch of car sharing service in Taipei UPDATE 1-Italian govt bond yields set for biggest weekly fall of 2017 REFILE-Brexit forever? How May's failed election gamble changes Brexit JD.com says plans to invest in Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
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TAIPEI Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world's largest contract chipmaker, will consider sites in Taiwan before offshore options when it decides the location of a multi-billion dollar foundry early next year, a company spokeswoman said on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan-Japan Electronic Priority Documents Exchange is Subject to the Term Limit for Written Document
the Operational Directions Governing Electronic Exchange of Priority Document between the IPO and the JPO ("Taiwan–Japan Directions") and the Operational Directions Governing Electronic Exchange of Patent Priority Document between the IPO and the KIPO ... ( read original story ...)
Rapper Akon plans IPO for Chinese-backed solar energy business in Africa
SEE ALSO: Jailhouse shock: Taiwan prison aims to jump-start island’s solar power dream The company’s IPO indicates a growing movement to expand Africa’s renewables energy sector, which still lags far behind many countries in the world and is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan exports grow for 8th straight month in May (update)
Taipei, June 7 (CNA) Taiwan's exports rose for an eighth consecutive month in May because of solid demand for electronic components such as semiconductors and flat panels, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Wednesday. Strong demand for machinery also ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan exports grow for 8th straight month in May
Taipei, June 7 (CNA) Taiwan's exports rose for an eighth consecutive month in May because of solid demand for electronic components such as semiconductors and flat panels, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Wednesday. Strong demand for machinery also ... ( read original story ...)
Smuggled cigarettes worth NT$20 million seized in Kaohsiung
Taipei, June 6 (CNA) Kaohsiung Customs officers on Tuesday ... The container was found to contain 900 cartons of cigarettes worth an estimated NT$20 million. The Ministry of Finance and relevant central and local government agencies have adopted tougher ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shares May Extend Tuesday’s Losses
Among the actives, Cathay Financial tumbled 1.15 percent, while Fubon Financial dipped 0.33 percent, AU Optronics spiked 2.08 percent, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company shed 0.71 percent, Innolux added 0.70 percent, Largan Precision dropped 1.24 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Bourse May Run Out Of Steam
For the day, the index jumped 68.69 points or 0.68 percent to finish at the daily high of 10,226.84 after moving as low as 10,164.89 on turnover of 92.29 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial collected 0.32 percent, while Fubon ... ( read original story ...)