A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast Thursday afternoon, according to the island's Central Weather Bureau. TV footage showed at least one landslide but there were no immediate ... ( read original story ...)
The Man Who Made Your iPhone Wants to Run Taiwan. A Sea Goddess Backs Him, He Says.
Austin Wang, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who studies Taiwan, said that Mr. Gou’s business background will set him apart from candidates in both ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan earthquake with magnitude of 6.1 hits city of Hualien
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said ... ( read original story ...)
Terry Gou’s Taiwan presidential run fuels rally in Foxconn shares
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares of Foxconn and its Shanghai and Hong Kong-listed units soared on Thursday as investors cheered news that the chairman of the world’s largest contract manufacturer will run ... ( read original story ...)
Quake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan -weather bureau
TAIPEI, April 18 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Loans Get Lift From Wind Power, Economy-Boosting Measure
(Bloomberg) -- After marking the best start in seven years, Taiwan’s booming loan market is about to get a further fillip. Jumbo financings for offshore wind farm projects are expected to drive ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s Gou raises questions over China with Taiwan political bid
Taiwan is gearing up for one of its most unpredictable election races after Terry Gou, the country’s richest man and chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn, launched a presidential bid. Mr Gou, 68, said ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Loans Get Wind Power Boost Amid Best Start Since 2012
(Bloomberg) -- After marking the best start in seven years, Taiwan’s booming loan market is about to get a further fillip. Jumbo financings for offshore wind farm projects are expected to drive ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s Gou throws hat in ring for Taiwan presidency, with blessing of sea goddess
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Terry Gou, chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn, said on Wednesday he will contest Taiwan’s 2020 presidential election, shaking up the political landscape at a time of heightened ... ( read original story ...)
Who Is Terry Gou? iPhone Billionaire to Run for President of Taiwan
While the 68-year-old is a star in his own country, he’s hardly a household name abroad. Yet his factories employ more than a million people in China and hundreds of thousands more around the world ... ( read original story ...)
Head of Foxconn announces Taiwan presidential bid
said Wednesday he plans to run for president of Taiwan, bringing his pro-business and pro-China policies to what is expected to be a crowded field for next year's election. Gou announced he would ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s Gou Runs for Taiwan President, Citing Message From Sea Goddess
The 68-year-old Gou is Taiwan’s third-richest person and the 442nd in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His resources could help him stand out among a field of potential KMT ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s Gou in bid for Taiwan presidency, with blessing of sea goddess
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Terry Gou, chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn, said on Wednesday he will contest Taiwan’s 2020 presidential election, shaking up the political landscape at a time of heightened ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Foxconn boss Terry Gou says sea goddess inspired presidential bid
The billionaire founder of Taiwan's electronics giant Foxconn has announced he will run for the country's presidency, citing divine endorsement. Terry Gou will stand in the primaries of the Kuomintang ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s Gou says will follow order of sea goddess to run for Taiwan presidency
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Terry Gou, chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn, said on Wednesday he will follow the order of a sea goddess who has told him to run in Taiwan's 2020 presidential election, although ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s Gou announces bid to run in Taiwan’s 2020 presidential race
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Terry Gou, chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn, said on Wednesday he will contest Taiwan’s 2020 presidential election, shaking up the political landscape at a time of heightened ... ( read original story ...)