Pin-up photographs and smutty jokes have long been commonplace on trading floors, but the finance world is gradually opening up to women — underlined by the arrival today of Jane Fraser at the head of ... ( read original story ...)
Merkel is leaving, Macron is flailing, but the EU has a new heavyweight in Mario Draghi
One thing European leaders always knew about Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi was he would never lose his cool. When European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker gathered senior policymakers ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s catering firms report slump in business amid epidemic
The revenues of catering businesses in Taiwan decreased 15.3 percent year on year to 70.2 billion new Taiwan dollars (2.52 billion U.S. dollars) in January, according to the island's economic affairs ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan calls on free world to stand firm against China’s bully tactics
"The rock-solid commitment to Taiwan by successive US administrations, as outlined in the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances, has contributed to Taiwan’s continued security and prosperity." ... ( read original story ...)
Economic intimidation? After tariffs on Australian wine, China bans Taiwanese pineapples
Taipei slammed a sudden Chinese ban on Taiwanese pineapples, describing the move on Friday as "economic intimidation" and likening it to recent tariffs Beijing slapped on Australian wine. The trade ... ( read original story ...)
India sends funds to Taiwan to boost cooperation on traditional medicine: Report
Taiwan's representative office in the South Asian country spent years promoting exchanges between the traditional medicine sectors of the two sides, according to the report. ( read original story ...)
China at new low, bans Taiwan-grown Pineapples; people call for support
A wide range of Taiwanese public figures has taken to social media, urging people to support local pineapple growers. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to ease entry restrictions for foreigners starting March 1: CECC
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC, 中央流行疫情指揮中心) announced on Wednesday that starting on March 1, foreign visitors entering Taiwan for non-tourism purposes will be allowed entry and shorter ... ( read original story ...)
She was severely burnt in 2000 Taipei crash: Ex-SIA girl traces her recovery
She watched in horror as the video clip of a fiery car crash in Tanjong Pagar unfolded.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
China sinks to new low; bans Taiwan-grown Pineapples
After China abruptly suspended the import of pineapple from Taiwan a wide range of Taiwanese public figures has taken to social media urging people to suppo ... ( read original story ...)
European shares drop as bond yields jump
European stocks on Friday closed lower, ending three weeks of gains as investors booked profits in technology and commodity-linked shares due to concerns over rising inflation and interest rates on ... ( read original story ...)
No, China Cannot Easily Invade and Seize Taiwan
China is still not powerful enough and the costs of an unintended war with America are too high. The situation across the Taiwan Strait has seemed to be on the brink of crisis since 2018. Beijing has ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Military is Massive: Can Taiwan Count On America If They Invade?
Despite a recent spike in tensions, China-Taiwan relations are still massively improved, exchanging university students and business investments rather than artillery shells and aerial bombs. However, ... ( read original story ...)
Drought hits Taiwan chip stock as Biden calls for more
Locks around the world have created an unusually high demand for technology such as laptops and game consoles. Meanwhile, the demand for cars has remained ... ( read original story ...)
Fisker Stock Surges on Deal to Make Electric Vehicle With Foxconn
In a statement, Fisker said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Taipei-based Hon Hai Technology to work on what it calls Project PEAR, a new personal EV that it calls a “breakthrough ... ( read original story ...)
Robinhood plans confidential IPO filing as soon as March – Bloomberg News
Online brokerage Robinhood, at the centre of this year’s retail trading frenzy, is planning to file confidentially for an initial public offering as soon as March, Bloomberg News reported late on ... ( read original story ...)