People exchange old banknotes for new ones at a Bank of Taiwan branch in Taipei yesterday. Many Taiwanese visit banks ahead of the Lunar New Year to exchange worn banknotes for fresh ones to be placed ... ( read original story ...)
Before coup, IMF sent Myanmar US$350m aid
The IMF last week sent US$350 million in cash to the Burmese government, part of a no-strings-attached emergency aid package to help it battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Days later, Burmese military ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese CEOs upbeat about global economy: poll
Taiwan’s chief executive officers have rosy views of the global economy this year and are looking to increase revenue at their firms, despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Game Show 2021 comes to a close as 2021’s first virtual and physical hybrid gaming event
Taipei Game Show 2021 has wrapped up, and it is a big success as it is the first physical and virtual hybrid video game event of the year. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to Tighten Rules on Local Companies’ FX Transactions
Taiwan’s central bank said it plans to tighten rules on local companies’ foreign exchange transactions in the latest move to curb speculation after the Taiwan dollar rose to its strongest in 23 Years. ( read original story ...)
CAL eyes vaccine shipping business
China Airlines Ltd (CAL, 中華航空) yesterday announced the launch of a special cold chain logistics service to transport goods that need to be stored at minus-80°C in a bid to secure orders to ship ... ( read original story ...)
China to send 10 million coronavirus vaccine doses abroad
China on Wednesday announced a plan to provide 10 million coronavirus vaccine doses to developing nations through the global COVAX initiative as part of its ambitious diplomatic and business efforts ... ( read original story ...)
China Arrests 80 Suspected of Making, Selling Fake Covid Vaccines
China has a long history of vaccine scandals resulting from manufacturing issues as well as business practices. ( read original story ...)
The U.S. Military Alone is Not Enough to Save Taiwan
However, a landing in Kinmen was bloodily repulsed by Nationalist tanks in the Battle of Guningtou, barring the way for a final assault on Taiwan itself. Then events intervened, as the outbreak of the ... ( read original story ...)
Semiconductors made Taiwan Asia’s top-performing economy in 2020
Taiwan’s economy expanded 2.98% in 2020, making it Asia’s fastest-growing in a year beset by Covid-19 disruptions. It even edged out China for the top spot for the first time in three decades. Besides ... ( read original story ...)
New Taipei City Mayor responds to controversy of sending former, convicted President gifts
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi (侯友宜) said on Wednesday that sending out gifts during the Chinese New Year holiday is "customary" after receiving backlash for giving gift boxes to former Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
POLL-Taiwan’s January exports seen up for seventh month in row
Taiwan's exports in January likely rose for a seventh straight month, a Reuters poll showed, lifted by strong demand for electronic goods as people continue to work and study from home during the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to play key role in U.S.’ China containment policy: scholars
As the Biden administration seeks to contain China, Taiwan's strategic location makes it likely the country will play a pivotal role, Taiwanese scholars said Tuesday during a forum. "Against a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kongers Move to Taiwan in Record Numbers
A record number of Hong Kong residents have relocated to Taiwan following China’s crackdown on the city’s protest movement and the implementation of a controversial new national security law. Newly ... ( read original story ...)
US Urges China To Engage In Taiwan Dialogue
This comes after China’s top foreign policy adviser Yang Jiechi urged closer ties with the U.S. under the Biden administration, while saying Washington must “effectively respect China’s position and ... ( read original story ...)
Top 10 tallest buildings in the world, ranked: Who’s on top?
China is slowly overtaking the world with massive high-rise property developments that house financial institutions, retail and residences. In many instances, ghost cities in China are on the rise, ... ( read original story ...)