Taiwan's exports in May fell for a third straight month but at a slower pace than expected, with the government "cautious" about the outlook due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global ... ( read original story ...)
UMC Reports Sales for May 2020
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) (“UMC”), today reported unaudited net sales for the month of May 2020. Revenues for May 20 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market Expected To Open In The Green
The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in five straight sessions, advancing almost 540 points or 5 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just beneath the 11,480-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s former presidential candidate Han Kuo-yu removed as Kaohsiung mayor by disgruntled voters
KAOHSIUNG - Mr Han Kuo-yu, the once-popular Kaohsiung mayor who was trounced in Taiwan's presidential election earlier this year, will now be removed from his office after a move to recall him passed ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Opposition Seeks Distance From China After Poll Defeat
Taiwan's main opposition party moved to distance itself from China after one of its most senior officials lost a highly charged recall election, as attitudes harden towards Beijing on the democratic ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: CECC urges vigilance as curbs eased
While the government yesterday largely relaxed restrictions on large gatherings, as well as social distancing and mask-wearing rules, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reiterated the ... ( read original story ...)
7 reasons EVA Air is the most overlooked transpacific business-class option
Note that EVA Air’s U.S. flight schedule is currently reduced due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Airlineroute, it is operating one flight a week between its base in Taipei and each one of ... ( read original story ...)
If China Invades Taiwan, This Is What The Fleet Could Look Like
China has not ruled out using military action against Taiwan. An invasion of the island has derided as the ‘million man swim’ because previously the Chinese Navy was not equipped to pull it off. That ... ( read original story ...)
Shoe-marking man likely has OCD, psychiatrist says
Police said that the man, surnamed Lin (林), faces charges of trespassing and damaging personal property. Lin, 23 ... to visit a psychiatrist or neurology specialist, Wen added. Taiwan respects other ... ( read original story ...)
City Speaker Jumps to Death After Taiwan Mayor Recall Vote
The speaker of the city council in southern Taiwan's Kaohsiung jumped to his death late on Saturday after the mayor lost a highly-charged recall vote, casting a deep pall over what was an already ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to further ease coronavirus restrictions
Taiwan will further ease its restrictions related to control of the coronavirus, the government said on Sunday, as the island has kept the pandemic well in hand with only 6 active cases and no local ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan mayor loses recall vote in blow for pro-China opposition
A high-profile mayor from Taiwan's main opposition party lost an acrimonious recall vote on Saturday, auguring new problems for the party that is already reeling from losing January elections on the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: How map hacks and buttocks helped Taiwan fight Covid-19
It helped the government counter false claims that the material used to make masks was the same as that found in toilet paper. In response Taiwan's Premier posted a self-mocking cartoon, which showed ... ( read original story ...)
Kaohsiung residents vote to recall Han Kuo-yu as mayor
Mr Han Kuo-yu, the once-popular Kaohsiung mayor who was trounced in Taiwan's presidential election earlier this year, will now be removed from his office after a move to recall him passed ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan populist mayor recalled in historic vote
A populist Taiwanese mayor was recalled by voters on Saturday, abruptly ending the rise of a politician whose failed presidential bid had favoured closer ties with China. The historic recall by citize ... ( read original story ...)
US protests threaten to set back long-awaited reopenings
Many New Yorkers had their fill of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily COVID-19 briefings some time ago; they had gone from inspiring to frustrating as New York City’s lockdown entered its fourth ... ( read original story ...)