Stock markets were subdued Monday as high oil prices weighed on hopes for the global economic recovery and offset any cheer generated by the news that Apple Inc. will pay its first dividend since 1995 and start a $10 billion buyback program. (read the story…) Related items World markets sluggish after banner week Senior...
World stock markets were mixed Monday as doubts about Greece's ability to follow through with tough economic reforms required under an international bailout overtook good news about the U.S. economy. (read the story…) Related items World stock markets rise amid signs that US job market is picking up World stocks rise ahead of Merkel-Sarkozy...
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan stocks ended down 1.1 percent on Monday, joining Asian bourses amid uncertainty of Chinese growth, weighed down by HTC Corp and LCD makers , as investors took profit from their previous gains. The main TAIEX index fell 88.46 points to 7,927.55, after opening up 0.16. LCD makers were among the...
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TAIPEI: Feng Fei Fei, the Taiwanese pop diva who had an enduring following in much of Asia, has died of lung cancer, her lawyer revealed on Monday. Feng was 60. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan launches drill simulating Chinese invasion Taiwan's Jay Chou steps up fight with paparazzi Taiwan's HTC unveils new phones...
A rapidly aging population in Taiwan will need more Filipino caregivers, a recruitment industry organization said Monday. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan launches drill simulating Chinese invasion Taiwan's HTC unveils new phones with powerful camera Taiwan pop diva Feng Fei Fei dead at 60 Vietnam war vets seize back hijacked ship Taiwan president...
Year of Dragon kicks off Monday in Zodiac calendar, officials are bracing for baby boom not only in China and Taiwan but in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Macau (continue…) Related items Baby boom expected for Year of Dragon Collectors get fired up, lined up for Dragon Year commemorative coins Asia stocks...
TAIPEI — People scrambled Monday to snap up coin sets minted to commemorate the Year of the Dragon, forming long lines outside branches of Bank of Taiwan, the only authorized seller of the coins. (continue…) Related items Asia braces for Year of Dragon baby boom Top receipt in Taiwan lottery hits NT$10 million Taiwan...
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou’s reelection chances got a boost Monday when he unexpectedly was endorsed by a close friend of an independent candidate widely seen as diverting votes away from him. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan president calls security meeting, urges calm Taiwan president mulls peace treaty with China Tens of thousands gather...
Asian stocks dropped Monday, ignoring signs of job improvement in the U.S., as traders continued to fret about Europe’s unfolding sovereign debt drama. (continue…) Related items Asia stocks sink amid global economic worries MONDAY Some Asian Currencies Rise, Led by Taiwan Dollar, on German Data Taiwan Stock Market May Reverse Monday's Losses Malaysia's CIMB...
It is the first Monday of January again and, as usual, The China Post on this day, a Monday after a refreshing weekend of New Year celebrations, looks forward to a fulfilling, wonderful year ahead. The world has fulfilling, wonderful years and has disappointing ones, too. (read the story…) Related items Senior US lawmaker...
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou urged the public to remain calm after the death of North Korea n leader Kim Jong Il during Monday’s press conference at the presidential office. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan president gets surprise campaign boost Taiwan president mulls peace treaty with China Tens of thousands gather to protest ahead...
