Ralph Cabales Trangia, a key suspect in the fatal hazing of University of Santo Tomas law student Horacio "Atio" Castillo III, was en route to Chicago when he passed through Taiwan, according to Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (TECO). In a statement ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei authority in PH confirms hazing suspect Trangia flies to Chicago
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines said in an official statement on Friday that Ralph Cabales Trangia, one of the suspects tagged in the fatal hazing of law student Horacio Castillo III, did not enter Taiwan, but instead flew ... ( read original story ...)
Unique Soup Restaurants in Taipei
Taiwanese beef noodle soup has gained international fame in recent years, and CNN Travel has recently featured an article on "World's Most Expensive Beef Noodle Soup" sold in Taiwan. But Taiwanese cuisine has much more to offer. From intestines to seafood ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayor refuses to meet new police chief forced upon him
The newly inaugurated Taipei City Police Department Commissioner Chen Jia-chang has yet to meet with Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, who described Chen's appointment by the central government as a disrespectful ambush. Chen, the former Taichung Police Commissioner ... ( read original story ...)
6 Halal Restaurants in Taipei for International Cuisines
Head down to Yunus Halal Restaurant if you’re craving for sumptuous halal Thai food. Feast on a selection of mouth-watering versions of their best-selling Thai dishes, from Tom Yum to beef, chicken and vegetable dishes. There is also a large prayer room ... ( read original story ...)
CAL to promote direct flights to London with British day in Taipei
Taipei, Sept. 22 (CNA) China Airlines (CAL), Taiwan's largest carrier, will hold a "Fly U.K. Now!" British day fair at the Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei Saturday in celebration of its resumption of Taipei-London direct flight services. Visitors will ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex
Taipei, Sept. 22 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Friday, shedding NT$0.017 to close at NT$30.191. Turnover totaled US$549 million during the trading session. The greenback opened at NT$30.215, and moved between NT$30.160 and NT$30.240 ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysian fan runs into Jay Chou in Taipei cafe, no longer has regrets in life
How would react if you ran into your favourite celebrity? Most of us would probably try not to flip out and get a selfie or autograph -- if we ever got that lucky. For a Malaysian girl visiting Taipei, however, she was indeed blessed enough to bump into ... ( read original story ...)
PSI opens shop in Taipei, its third Asia-Pacific build this year
Still in the mood of expansion, Swiss CRO PSI has opened an office in Taipei, making it its third new establishment set up this year in the Asia-Pacific region. This follows hard on the heels of the CRO’s new business launch in Seoul just a few days ago ... ( read original story ...)
Google inks $1.1bn smartphone deal with Taiwan’s HTC
Google has broadened its smartphone manufacturing operations with an agreement to pay $1.1bn to transfer about 2,000 staff from Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC. The companies have also inked a separate non-exclusive licence agreement for HTC’s ... ( read original story ...)
Uptick in China-Taiwan travel gives little signal on cross-Strait relations
A turnround in the numbers of Chinese travelling to Taiwan should not necessarily be taken as a signal of any change in China’s policy towards Taiwan, an expert says. Taiwan officials recorded 249,999 visits made by Chinese to Taiwan in August, up from ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Gogoro raises $300 million in series C funding
Horace Luke, co-founder of Gogoro, talks about how the company's battery-swapping stations make using electric scooters more convenient. ( read original story ...)
Asia Fuel Oil Tender-Taiwan’s Formosa sells Sept PFO cargo
Sept 22 (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 ...)
Taiwan shares lower at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted down 1.22%
Investing.com – Taiwan equities were lower at the close on Friday, as losses in the , Optoelectronic and Other Electronic sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Taiwan, the Taiwan Weighted declined 1.22%. Declining stocks outnumbered rising ones ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s TSMC denies anti-trust allegations
TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Friday said it is not engaged in anti-competitive practices. The sole supplier of the chips inside Apple's new iPhones came out with the announcement hours after Reuters reported that a small U.S ... ( read original story ...)
President hopeful of U.S.-Taiwan collaboration on cyber security
Taipei, Sept. 22 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) is looking forward to collaborating with the United States on matters of cyber security, she said when receiving U.S. Senator Steve Daines on Friday. Tsai highlighted many of the shared goals and ... ( read original story ...)