(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan’s central bank will keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged Thursday as a brewing trade war adds to risks facing the export-oriented economy, according to a Bloomberg survey. A majority of 33 economists said Taiwan will hold the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese airlines rename ‘Taiwan’ as ‘China Taiwan’ on websites
The two Japanese airlines changed the way they refer to Taiwan on 12 June. Photograph: Toshifumi Kitamura/AFP/Getty Images Japan’s two largest airlines have changed “Taiwan” to “China Taiwan” on their Chinese-language websites, officials said ... ( read original story ...)
What to do in Taipei in 3 days: the best things to see in Taiwan’s capital city
June 18, 2018 - 16:55 BST Philip Josse What to do in Taipei for 3 days: the best places to go and things to do in Taiwan's capital city The island of Formosa is home to giddying juxtaposition of traditional and modern. Ancient temples and Buddhist ... ( read original story ...)
6 of the best Taipei bars to enjoy the cocktail revolution
A real cocktail revolution is under way in Taipei’s vibrant bar culture, with its melting pot of cultures from all over Asia and the Western world. Rojita Tiwari reached this conclusion after a week of barhopping, tasting different cocktails and ... ( read original story ...)
IOTA TangleID – Digital proof of identity will be used in 2018
the first in a series of projects aimed at establishing Taipei as a “Smart City”. The announcement is the first blockchain project to be used in state administration for identification verification. Several projects are currently underway using ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese cyber attacks on Taiwan government becoming harder to detect: source
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Cyber attacks from China on Taiwan’s government computers are becoming more difficult to detect, a source close to government discussions said, as hackers increasingly use online platforms such as search engines to break into systems. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan charges pro-China party spokesman and others with breaching national security
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan prosecutors indicted the spokesman for a pro-China political party and two other members for allegedly seeking to recruit Taiwan military officers on behalf of China and violating the National Security Act, a court statement said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Rapper Blasts Citi, Deutsche Bank for Shelved Startup IPO
Jeffrey Huang, the veteran rapper who pioneered Taiwan’s hip-hop scene, publicly lashed out at two investment banks after his tech startup shelved its U.S. initial public offering. The Facebook post, which was visible late afternoon local time Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan co, Adani may join hands to set up Rs 400 bn petrochemical project
The Taiwan state-run major may set up the project in tie-up with Adani Group ... Taiwan is also looking to invest in the 100 smart city projects being planned by the government. CPC's business areas include oil and gas exploration and production, refining ... ( read original story ...)
China says U.S.-North Korea summit offers no lesson for Taiwan ties
BEIJING (Reuters) - A warming of ties between the United States and North Korea does not mean China will reach out to Taiwan for a similar summit, the Chinese government said on Wednesday. Singapore, the site of this week’s historic summit between U.S ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. praises ties with Taiwan as de facto embassy unveiled
The U.S. dedicated a new de facto embassy in Taiwan on Tuesday in what officials described as an indicator of robust ties with the self-governing island democracy that China claims as its own territory. The ceremony, which drew an angry response from ... ( read original story ...)
Washington opens de facto embassy in Taiwan, angering China
Beijing (CNN)China on Tuesday lodged a protest with the US after Washington opened its new de facto embassy in Taiwan, a self-ruled island off China's southeastern coast that Beijing considers a renegade province. "The United States sending officials to ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. unveils de facto embassy in Taiwan
The U.S. dedicated a new de facto embassy in Taiwan on Tuesday in what officials described as an indicator of robust ties with the self-governing island democracy that China claims as its own territory. The recently completed American Institute in Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Unveils an Office in Taiwan, but Sends No Top Officials
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The United States unveiled its unofficial embassy in Taiwan’s capital on Tuesday, holding a low-key ceremony that signaled its support for the self-governing island while also trying to avoid a bigger clash with China, which claims ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. unveils de facto embassy in Taiwan amid China tensions
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The United States will unveil a new $250 million representative office in Taiwan’s capital on Tuesday, a de facto embassy that underscores Washington’s strategic ties with the democratic, self-ruled island as it faces escalating ... ( read original story ...)
Taichung Green Corridor | Taichung, Taiwan | Mecanoo and S.D Atelier
The 1.7km long former railway line crossing downtown Taichung was an important catalyst for the development of the old city. The railway’s historical ... recognisable theme for the project, the new circulation system layout relies on the junction ... ( read original story ...)