Taipei, Aug. 3 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed lower Thursday to below the the nearest technical resistance level of 10,500 points due to a slump at the opening of the futures market, dealers said. Prices on Taipei's stock futures market opened sharply lower ... ( read original story ...)
Taichung surpasses Kaohsiung to become Taiwan’s second-largest city
TAIPEI (THE CHINA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Taichung is now Taiwan's second most populous city, having surpassed its southern counterpart Kaohsiung. And 309 people was it all took. The latest Interior Ministry statistics show the central municipality with ... ( read original story ...)
China free to decide whether to attend Universiade opening: Cabinet
Taipei, Aug. 3 (CNA) Taiwan respects China's decision on whether to attend the Aug. 19 opening ceremony of the 2017 Universiade in Taipei, a Cabinet spokesman said on Thursday. The government cannot compel Beijing to attend the event, Hsu Kuo-yung ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan protests as Indonesia sends its telecom fraud suspects to China
TAIPEI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Taiwan has protested to Indonesia for sending more than 100 telecom fraud suspects, including 22 Taiwan nationals, to China, the self-ruled island said on Thursday, the latest in a series of such deportations. Taiwan, an island ... ( read original story ...)
Buffalo Bills hosting free agent running back Taiwan Jones
The Buffalo Bills are hosting free agent running back Taiwan Jones, per FanRagSports and confirmed by NYUP.com. Jones was released by the Oakland Raiders last week in a surprising move. Jones spent six seasons with the Raiders after being their fourth ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan c.bank holds rates as export momentum seen slowing – minutes
* C.bank board members unanimous in keeping policy rate on hold * One board member sees no urgency for c.bank to raise rates * Taiwan c.bank sees 2017 GDP at 2.13 pct vs 1.48 pct last year (Adds details, comments) By Faith HungTAIPEI, Aug 3 (Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
This celebrity housing agent’s inspiring story has taken a rough turn
He rose against the odds from deafness to a life of crime to meagerly paid jobs and became a star employee at one of Taiwan's biggest realty agencies. But it seems fate had different plans for Wang Hao. The 56-year-old was arrested in Taipei in late July ... ( read original story ...)
Taichung rises to 2nd place among Taiwan’s most populous cities
Taipei, Aug. 2 (CNA ... and the inclusion of a light rail construction project in Taichung under the central government's infrastructure plan. The city in central Taiwan will also relax its standards for evaluating investment projects and will offer ... ( read original story ...)
MOE plans to boost scholars’ wages to maximum NT$6.5 million
Taipei, Aug. 2 (CNA) Facing a severe talent outflow and intense ... Education Minister Pan Wen-chung (潘文忠) announced Wednesday the "Yushan Project," which he said was proposed to beef up efforts to enroll more top domestic and foreign scholars ... ( read original story ...)
Tasting Taiwan’s Delectable Stinky Tofu
With its unconventional name and niche menu offerings, Dai's House of Unique Stink is a distinctive food joint. First, there's the fact that the restaurant has had to move seven times because of the smells. Then there's the food that they cook. We're ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Chinese Taipei and Mexico to the super round of the U-12 Baseball World Cup
Japan beat Chinese Taipei (7-5) thanks to a strong comeback and has now a chance to get to the second round as the number one seed in group A. They just need one more win against Brazil on Thursday 3 August early morning game. In that case, Chinese Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
2017 SU: Final Stop of V Part of the LOVE Torch Relay Route
CHANGHUA COUNTY - The Taipei Universiade torch relay is now following a LOVE shaped route as it links 22 counties and cities across Chinese Taipei. The L and O parts of the torch relay were successfully completed. On 2 August, the final (9th) stop of the V ... ( read original story ...)
U-12 Baseball World Cup: Chinese Taipei outscore Mexico
Chinese Taipei defeated (10-0 in 5 innings) Mexico and remained the only undefeated team in group A, securing theirself a spot in the super round. They will player with Japan their last match in the qualifying round later today. Chinese Taipei were ... ( read original story ...)
Students visit Wind Lion Gods on ‘grand tour’ to Kinmen
The Wind Lion Gods are typically stone carvings that are placed in front of a house or near an intersection to protect people from sandstorms and the northeast monsoon winds that blow over southern China, Taiwan, the Ryukyu Islands and Japan. The four ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong vs. Taiwan – Who Does It Better?
Hong Kong and Taiwan are two incredibly popular tourists destinations in Asia. Whether you’re looking for a conventional vacation experience or something off the beaten path, the two countries offer amazing attractions and a rich culture that’ll ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan retirees weak on financial planning: survey
Taipei, Aug. 2 (CNA) Retirees in Taiwan are weak in financial planning to take care of their retiral, according to the results of a survey released by investment consulting firm Schroders Taiwan Wednesday. Citing a survey on the happiness index for ... ( read original story ...)