American, made history in 2021 when she became the first woman and person of color to be elected mayor of the city of Boston, which became a "sister city" with Taipei in 1996.
Taiwan’s Narwhal submarine phase 1 tests 60% complete
The harbor acceptance tests (HAT) for Taiwan’s first indigenous submarine, the “Narwhal,” are 60% complete, with about a dozen items yet to be improved, the Navy said Tuesday (Sept. 10). Navy Chief of ...
Economist: low wages, limited economic diversification are Taiwan’s structural vulnerability aside from China
Nick Marro of EIU discusses Taiwan's attempts to diversify their economy beyond semiconductor manufacturing. Posted: September 10, 2024 | Last updated: September 10, 2024 ...
DBS Is Said to Tap Goldman Sachs to Help Find Insurance Partner in India, Taiwan
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. is considering forming insurance partnerships in India and Taiwan to expand its services in the region, according to people familiar with the matter.
Taiwan’s Premier “TAIWAN HOST” Make a Dazzling Debut at Malaysia’s MATTA Travel Fair
TAIPEI, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote the "TAIWAN HOST" brand, the Taiwan Tourism Administration not only hosted the Gold Award selection for top homestays but also made a prominent ...
Taiwan detects Chinese military activity near its territory
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that 17 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and one official ship were detected operating near Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Monday to 6 am (local time) on Tuesday.
Core Pacific complied with procedures, but its legality up to the courts: mayor
Taipei City Government’s Department of Urban Planning said that Core Pacific City Co’s (京華城) redevelopment project had undergone required urban planning procedures, but whether they were legitimate ...
Army chief: German warship route via Taiwan would not be provocation
The most senior soldier in the German military has denied that sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait would amount to a provocation of China. Although the trip by the frigate Baden-Württemberg ...
Taiwan’s Delta Electronics aims to double India workforce
Taiwan's Delta Electronics said on Monday it plans to almost double its workforce in India over the next five years, including by setting up its largest research centre in the country whose role in ...
Taiwan exports hit record in August on AI, U.S. reaches record again
Taiwan's exports rose more than expected in August to an all-time monthly high of nearly $44 billion, as growing demand for chips to supply the burgeoning Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry ...
Taiwan Exports to US Surpass China Record to Hit Monthly High
Taiwan’s exports to the US topped the record for any month’s shipments to China, underscoring rapidly shifting East Asian supply chains.
Taiwan’s net exports surged to record high in August
As a result of the stronger-than-expected recovery of exports but weaker-than-expected imports, we saw August's trade surplus more than double July's $4.8bn to hit a record high of $11.5bn. This beat ...
Thousands rally in Taipei City to demand release of jailed former mayor
Thousands of supporters of former Taipei City Mayor, Ko Wen-je, gathered outside Taiwan’s parliament on Sunday evening to pressure the authorities to release him.
Ko Supporters Launch ‘Quiet Revolution’ Outside Taipei Detention Center – TaiwanPlus News
Supporters of former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je have launched a “quiet revolution” outside the detention center where he's being held following his arrest in connection with a corruption investigation. HABITS THAT WILL HELP YOU CREATE A STRONGER MARRIAGE ...
80 couples tie the knot in Taipei mass wedding
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Taipei City Government held its annual mass wedding on Sunday (Sept. 8) at Nangang Exhibition Center, attracting 80 couples to exchange marital vows.
Taiwan delays trips by mainland Chinese scholars in fresh setback for cross-strait visits
Exchanges between the island and mainland China remain far below pre-Covid levels amid tensions and travel restrictions.