The Vatican’s official recognition of Taiwan will remain in place, a senior Roman Catholic official has insisted following reports that the Holy See is seeking to normalise ties with Beijing – a move that could result in the termination of its formal ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s president designates envoys to Forum 2000
Taipei, Oct. 6 (CNA) Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has designated Prospect Foundation Chairman Mark Chen (陳唐山) and Taiwan Foundation for Democracy President Hsu Szu-chien (徐斯儉) as her envoys to this year's Forum 2000 conference, which focuses on ... ( read original story ...)
Fast Asia Open: Malaysia trade data, Taiwan CPI
Senior administration officials at the White House are pushing to toughen Iran policy without destroying a historic nuclear deal with Iran that US President Donald Trump has called an “embarrassment” and threatened to scrap. Mr Trump has until October ... ( read original story ...)
Vatican promises continued commitment to partnership with Taiwan
The Vatican, Oct. 5 (CNA) The Vatican said Thursday that it will remain committed to its partnership with the Republic of China (Taiwan), as the two sides mark their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations this month. In a speech at a banquet to celebrate ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 0.14%
Investing.com – Taiwan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the , and sectors led shares higher. At the close in Taiwan, the gained 0.14%. The best performers of the session on the were ChipMOS Technologies (TW:), which rose 9.97% or ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore military training exercises in Taiwan will continue: report
Singapore has reportedly assured Taiwan that a decades-long military agreement between both sides will remain, according to a South China Morning Post (SCMP) report. “[Singapore said] everything would be the same as usual,” said Taiwan’s Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Gaganjeet Bhullar third, Ajeetesh Sandhu seventh after first round in Taipei
TAIPEI: Gaganjeet Bhullar opened the week with a strong four-under 68 while Ajeetesh Sandhu started with a 69 in the first round of the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (TPC) here on Thursday. Bhullar is just one shot behind the leaders - Peradol ... ( read original story ...)
House Republicans are right to support Taiwan
House Republicans appear ready to increase U.S. support for Taiwan. That was the eye-raising thread throughout speeches Wednesday by top Republicans in foreign affairs. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce and committee member, Ileana Ros ... ( read original story ...)
No reason for Singapore to cut military ties with Taiwan, sources say
The city state will step up defence cooperation with China, but it is not in Singapore’s interest to give up its military ties with Taiwan because of pressure from Beijing, they said. Project Starlight was set up in 1975 in a deal between Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Sept exports seen continuing rise, inflation to slow slightly
Taiwan is one of Asia's major exporting economies and a large producer of electronics goods. Its export performance is a key gauge of global demand for gadgets. Meanwhile, the consumer price index likely rose 0.90 percent in September from a year earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds of sky laterns light up Taipei
Wishful residents write messages on lanterns and send them to the sky on the day of the mid-autumn festival. Rough Cut (No reporter narration). ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Hundreds of colorful lanterns were set off to the sky over New Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Security to be beefed up at major Taipei MRT stations: police
Taipei, Oct. 4 (CNA) Security is to be beefed up at major Taipei MRT stations, with police patrols equipped with electric stun guns and pepper spray, the police rapid transit division said Wednesday. The move is due to concerns about terrorist attacks ... ( read original story ...)
Divij Sharan in doubles quarterfinals in Chinese Taipei
Divij Sharan (right) in partnership with Scott Lipsky of the US made the doubles quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Jui-Chen Hung and Cheng-Yu Yu of Chinese Taipei. - R. Ragu Top seeds Divij Sharan in partnership with Scott Lipsky of the US made ... ( read original story ...)
Applied Materials and Taiwan Semi are key players as the chip industry enters a new phase.
It’s time for the chorus to take a bow. All of the innovations in computer-chip technology that have come along in the past 50 years, and the many innovations—even more startling—to come in the next decade or so, are made possible by the relatively ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Fuel Oil Tender-Taiwan’s CPC seeks up to 80KT LSFO for November
Oct 3 (Reuters) - For spot tender news stories, please click: For tenders of other oil products, please click: Naphtha Gasoline Jet/Diesel * Tender award, ** Tender issuance, *** Further update OUTSTANDING ASIA/MIDEAST FUEL OIL TENDERS: ISSUER VOLUME ... ( read original story ...)
Rivals circle Taiwan’s TSMC in new chip era
(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.) By Robyn Mak HONG KONG, Oct 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Morris Chang, father of Taiwan's chip sector, is retiring at 86. His successors were groomed for years to take ... ( read original story ...)