Posts Tagged ‘ TAIPEI ’

TSMC Rises to Record on Expected Capex Boost: Taipei Move

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (2330) , the world’s largest contract maker of chips, rose to a record in Taipei trading after saying it will probably boost spending amid growing demand for advanced technologies. (read the story…) Related items TSMC capex budget hike to benefit equipment and materials suppliers, say sources TSMC to raise 2012...

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Taiwan ex-agent accused of spying for China

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TAIPEI: A retired Taiwanese agent is in police custody for allegedly luring his colleagues to China to force sensitive information out of them, a report said Saturday. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's Chinese conundrum Taiwan gets HK and Macau missions China media: Boao and Taiwan Taiwan noodlemaker reports record-breaking US$7.87b sales Taiwan refutes...

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Uncool China fails to woo Taiwan's youth

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TAIPEI – The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) fourth-most powerful figure recently called for extra efforts to get Taiwan's youth into the China boat. (read more here…) Related items Taiwan travel agencies to make most of direct flights to South Korea Eastday-UnionPay cards accepted by Taiwan's online stores Taiwan's opposition must be open toward accepting...

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Taiwan Central Bank Gov: No Plan To Reduce US Treasury Holdings

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TAIPEI -(Dow Jones)- Taiwan has no plans to reduce its U.S. Treasury holdings or buy more gold for its foreign reserves, central bank Governor Perng Fai-nan said Monday. (continue…) Related items Taiwan's Central Bank has made bonanza from gold purchases but has no plan to buy more Taiwan edges out of recession but outlook...

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Taiwan's Central Bank has made bonanza from gold purchases but has no plan to buy more

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By The Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan's central bank governor says the bank has made a bonanza from gold purchases in 2008 but does not plan to buy more of what he calls a risky asset. Governor … (continue…) Related items Taiwan smartphone maker HTC 4Q profits fall 26 pct amid Samsung competition...

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Taiwan prosecutors probe handling of H5N2 case

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Huang Li-wei, prosecutor in Taipei District Prosecutors Office, went to Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (BAPHIQ) to investigate whether Hsu Tien-lai, former director-genera ….. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's Chinese conundrum Taiwan gets HK and Macau missions 10 Taiwan-Listed Stocks That Will Benefit From China's Growth: EDN China media:...

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Taiwan travel agencies to make most of direct flights to South Korea

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Taipei (The China Post/ANN) – The Tourism Bureau is ready to sign a closer cooperation agreement with leading travel agencies in South Korea to help accelerate the tourism business in the two nations. (read more here…) Related items Taiwan noodlemaker reports record-breaking US$7.87b sales Taiwan gov't denies lifting ban on US beef Ma Ying-jeou...

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Taiwan refutes report over suspension of military exchanges with Singapore

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Taipei (The China Post/ANN) – Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has refuted a media report that Singapore has suspended bilateral military exchanges with Taiwan. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan noodlemaker reports record-breaking US$7.87b sales Taiwan's incoming premier announces new Cabinet China: Taiwan arms sale will disrupt US exchanges Taiwan’s military apologizes over...

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Ties to Knicks' Lin prompt greater regard for sport on normally bookish Taiwan

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TAIPEI, Taiwan – In achievement-oriented Taiwan, where studying is a pastime sport among young people, the outdoor complex of basketball courts near National Taiwan University is normally a pretty lonely place, more used to hosting raindrops and discarded food wrappers than pivoting feet and jump shots. (continue…) Related items Ties to Knicks' Lin peck...

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Taiwan's Foxconn raises wages for Chinese workers amid scrutiny after suicides

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By The Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group said Saturday that it has raised wages by up to 25 per cent in the second major salary hike in less than two years, as the world's … (read the story…) Related items Taiwan exports fell 6 in April as foreign demand wanes...

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Taiwan may further open key industries to China

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Taipei (The China Post/ANN) – Taiwan is expected to open more of its manufacturing sector to Chinese investment in March, said the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan ex-general sentenced to life for spying EDITORIAL: Taiwan must strike balance of liberalisation, protection Computex expected to generate trade value...

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Taiwan's incoming premier announces new Cabinet

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Taipei (The China Post/ANN) – Taiwan's incoming Premier Sean Chen released the new Cabinet lineup yesterday. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan noodlemaker reports record-breaking US$7.87b sales Taiwan refutes report over suspension of military exchanges with Singapore Taiwan's Chinese conundrum Taiwan gets HK and Macau missions Taiwan sees trade necessary for prosperity

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