Taiwan exports to the mainland and Hong Kong reached 13674 billion US dollars in the first 11 months of this year a new high for ... ( read original story ...)
US Hits China With Hong Kong Sanctions, OKs Taiwan Arms Sale
The Trump administration is slapping sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over the crackdown on pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh a breakout star when it comes to using technology
Building upon earlier editions in 2014 and 2017, this year’s index paints a picture of global digital development ... ( read original story ...)
Years of research laid groundwork for speedy COVID-19 shots
How could scientists race out COVID-19 vaccines so fast without cutting corners? A head start helped — over a decade of behind-the-scenes research that had new vaccine technology poised for ... ( read original story ...)
Central bank tightens mortgage grip
The central bank yesterday tightened credit controls for real-estate financing after verbal warnings failed to rein in property price hikes linked to capital repatriation and loose lending. It is the ... ( read original story ...)
Airbnb to increase IPO price: report
Home-sharing giant Airbnb Inc, which is scheduled to go public this week, is to significantly raise its initial public offering (IPO) price, valuing the group at more than US$40 billion, the Wall ... ( read original story ...)
Exports rise 12 percent amid tech boom
Taiwan’s exports last month expanded 12 percent from a year earlier to US$31.99 billion, accelerating from an 11.2 percent hike in October, as local firms are seeing the biggest-ever boom in demand ... ( read original story ...)
Man fined $3,500 for breaking Taiwan quarantine for 8 seconds
Taiwanese authorities have slapped a $3,500 fine on a man who broke quarantine regulations for just eight seconds. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan foreign minister Joseph Wu says country is ‘prepared’ for China attack – video
We cannot assume that China will attack Taiwan or will not attack Taiwan' says Taiwan foreign minister ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan November exports up again, boosted by new phones
Taiwan's exports rose in November for the fifth consecutive month and at a stronger-than-expected pace, boosted by surging global demand for the island's electronic goods as people work from home ... ( read original story ...)
Sinovac aims for 600 million dose capacity for COVID vaccine
Chinese vaccine company Sinovac announced Monday that it is planning to complete a new facility to double its annual vaccine production capacity to 600 million doses by the end of the year, while also ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Biennial among top 20 worldwide: Foreign media
TAIPEI () — The 12th edition of Taipei Biennial (2020台北雙年展), which runs until March 14 at Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM, 臺北市立美術館), is showcasing a strong line up of works by 57 participants/groups ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan November exports up again, boosted by new phones
Taiwan's statistics agency raised its full-year export growth forecast to 3.84% compared with 2019, from a previous forecast of a 0.1% decline. ( read original story ...)
Chief Telecom expects over 10% growth in 2021 profits
Taiwan-based Chief Telecom expects its profitability to see a double-digit growth on year in 2021 as the pandemic-driven demand for stay-at-home applications will persist, according to company ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stronger-Than-Expected Trade Bolsters Asia Export Rebound
Taiwan exports surged at their fastest pace since February as a resurgence in demand for traditional manufacturing goods added to already strong shipments for high-tech products. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s housing market strengthening
Between then and now the housing market has slowed after dramatic government measures to curb speculative house purchases. Quarter-on-quarter, house prices rose 2.65% in Q3 2020. In September 2020, ... ( read original story ...)