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 ...)
Taiwan stocks little changed; healthcare stocks fall on report of govt share sale plan
TAIPEI, April 10 Taiwan stocks were flat on Monday, as gains in financial shares were offset by losses in healthcare counters, which fell after a media report that a government-run fund was set to offload its holdings in healthcare companies. As of 0226 ... ( 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 says local listed companies take forex losses of $4.4 bln in 2016
TAIPEI, April 5 Taiwan's financial regulator said on Wednesday that companies listed on the local stock exchange had reported forex losses of T$133.9 billion ($4.4 billion) in 2016, because of the Taiwan currency's strength against the U.S. dollar. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks up as Hon Hai's shares surge on strong Q4 profits
As of 0150 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose 1.1 percent, to 9,915.13 points, after closing down 0.4 percent on Friday. Taiwan's financial markets where shut Monday and Tuesday for public holidays. The electronics subindex rose 1.6 percent, while the ... ( 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 ...)
EXCLUSIVE: Taiwan wins over $200 million in legal claims against African states
But analysts say the legal action by Eximbank, which falls under Taiwan's finance ministry, is likely to be a warning about the costs of forging diplomatic ties with China. Guinea Bissau and Central African Republic have withdrawn support for Taiwan since ... ( 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 ...)
Fitch Removes RWN on Deutsche Bank Taipei's TWD Bonds; Affirms Rating at 'AA(twn)'
This is based on Fitch's rating criteria on senior bond instruments of financial institutions. RATING SENSITIVITIES SENIOR DEBT Any rating action on Deutsche Bank could trigger a similar move on the National Long-Term Rating on DB Taipei's debt. ( read original story ...)
CORRECTED-Taiwan stocks slightly down; Taiwan dollar hovers near 29-month high
while the financial subindex climbed as much as 0.35 percent. Among actively traded shares, the semiconductor assembly, packaging, and testing company Powertech Tech slid up to 0.6 percent. The Taiwan dollar softened a touch to stand at T$30.185 to the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Rates ICBCIL Finance's USD Notes 'A(EXP)'
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) TAIPEI, March 28 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has assigned ICBCIL Finance Co. Ltd.'s (A/Stable) proposed long-term senior unsecured US dollar notes an expected 'A(EXP)' rating. ICBCIL Finance functions ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan company says name used in $100 million email fraud
VILNIUS/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Quanta Computer Inc has acknowledged that its name was used as part of an email fraud scheme that bilked two U.S.-based internet companies out of more than $100 million. U.S. prosecutors last ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian nickel smelter Indoferro targets $60 mln IPO
JAKARTA, March 27 (Reuters) - Indonesian nickel smelter Indoferro, owned by Growth Steel Group, aims to raise up to $60 million in an initial public offering (IPO) in the third quarter ... India and Taiwan. [http://reut.rs/2nXvpXP ] The company, which ... ( read original story ...)