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Taiwan govt sets up task force to monitor stock market

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Premier Sean Chen yesterday appointed Vice Premier Jiang Yi-huah to head a special task force to help monitor stock trading and shore up investors' confidence in the local stock market that has been pounded by the world economic slowdown and domestic uncertainties. (continue…) Related items Taishin Financial Eyeing New York Life Taiwan Unit –...

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Taiwan Stocks May See Resistance At 7,400 Points

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The Taiwan stock market on Tuesday wrote a finish to the two-day losing streak in which it had fallen more than 105 points or 1.5 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange finished just below the 7,400-point plateau, and now investors are expecting another turn to the downside again when the market opens on Wednesday. (continue…)...

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Controversy over Taiwan's stock gains tax carries political subtext

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The row over the Ma Ying-jeou administration's plan to introduce a tax on stock gains has been a financial issue on the surface. But there has been a political subtext about Ma leadership. Ma has be ….. (continue…) Related items Tycoons urge Taiwan to reconsider stock gains tax Most Emerging Stocks Rise on Taiwan,...

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EM ASIA FX-Taiwan dlr drives Asia FX higher, but more gains doubted

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* Taiwan dlr up; CBC mildly intervenes -dealers * Won rises on stock inflows, exporters * USD/TWD, USD/SGD, USD/PHP seen oversold (Adds details, updates prices) By Jongwoo Cheon SINGAPORE, April 30 (Reuters) … (continue…) Related items EM ASIA FX-Short-covering supports Asia FX, intervention talk lifts won Taiwan govt sets up task force to monitor...

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Tycoons urge Taiwan to reconsider stock gains tax

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Taipei (The China Post/ANN) – Taiwan's business heavyweights yesterday called on the government to think more about how and when to impose the stock gains tax. (read more…) Related items Taiwan's new capital gains tax to have little impact: analysts SinoPac: Yuan Business Remains 'Minor' Earnings Driver For Taiwan Banks Taiwan president says peace...

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Taiwan Shares May Reclaim 7,500-Point Level

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The Taiwan stock market on Tuesday halted the two-day losing streak in which it had given away more than 140 points or 2 percent to a fresh 10-week closing low. The Taiwan Stock Exchange finished just shy of the 7,500-point plateau, and now analysts are forecasting further upside at the opening of trade on...

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Asia stocks fall amid Europe debt turmoil grows

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Unsettling news about Europe's debt crisis and disappointing U.S. corporate earnings weighed on Asian stock markets Tuesday. (read the story…) Related items Asia stocks rise as US manufacturing improves Asia stocks sink amid global economic worries Taiwan Dollar Drops Most in Almost Four Weeks on Tax Concerns Taiwan market jitters over capital gains tax...

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New HK stock market chief promises to build trust

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HONG KONG: Hong Kong's new stock exchange chief vowed on Tuesday to provide an "orderly and fair" trading platform, amid concern about low quality listings in the world's biggest IPO market. (continue…) Related items Taiwan govt sets up task force to monitor stock market New H.K. stockmarket chief promises to build trust 'Dead' Holy...

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Taiwan's new capital gains tax to have little impact: analysts

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TAIPEI: Taiwan will levy capital gains tax on stock and futures trade starting next year but there's fear that the measure will put pressure on market sentiment. (read more here…) Related items Prepare to swoop if the Taiwanese capital gains tax passes Sharp, Hon Hai to jointly make panels in China -Nikkei Tycoons urge...

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Asia stocks sink amid global economic worries

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Asian stock markets sank Monday as Europe's debt crisis threatened to intensify again while growth in China slowed. (continue…) Related items Asia stocks rise after China central bank move Asia stocks down as euro debt woes multiply Asia stocks rise ahead of Merkel-Sarkozy meeting Asia stocks lower as Italy borrowing costs rise Asia stocks...

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Prepare to swoop if the Taiwanese capital gains tax passes

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A newly proposed capital gains tax by Taiwan's finance minister may put pressure on the Taiwanese stock market ( EWT , quote ) leading to opportunity for long term value investors. (read more here…) Related items Taiwan's new capital gains tax to have little impact: analysts Sharp, Hon Hai to jointly make panels in...

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Most Emerging Stocks Rise on Taiwan, China Policy Speculation

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Most emerging-market stocks rose after Taiwan said it may exempt some overseas investors from a possible capital-gains tax on stock trades and on speculation China will ease monetary policy to bolster economic growth. (continue…) Related items Controversy over Taiwan's stock gains tax carries political subtext Taiwan's new capital gains tax to have little impact:...

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