As one of the first cities in Asia to develop a contemporary art scene, Taipei is home to hundreds of art galleries. For starters, the iconic Eslite Gallery located in the center of the city is a great place to visit — highly accessible by public transit. ( read original story ...)
Thúy to play in Chinese Taipei volleyball tournament
HÀ NỘI — Spiker Trần Thị Thanh Thúy of Việt Nam’s VTV Bình Điền Long An will play for Attack Line Club of Chinese Taipei next month. Thúy, 20, is currently the club’s and the nation’s top volleyball player, and has received offers ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia: Fly to Taipei, Seoul, Hangzhou, Sydney from only RM279 飞往台北，首尔，杭州，悉尼从RM279起！
AirAsia is having promotion. Fly to Taipei, Seoul, Hangzhou, Sydney from only RM279. This promotion is only available for booking from now until 1 October 2017. Travel period choose from 25 September 2017 – 31 March 2018. Terms and conditions apply. ( read original story ...)
Mercury expected to fall in greater Taipei; rain warnings issued
Taipei, Sept. 29 (CNA) Daytime temperatures in the greater Taipei area are likely to fall to about 30 degrees Celsius on Friday, while extremely heavy rain can be expected in parts of northern Taiwan, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). ( read original story ...)
U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex (update)
Taipei, Sept. 29 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Friday, shedding NT$0.069 to close at NT$30.336, as local exporters rushed to capitalize on the recent strength of the U.S. currency to meet seasonal fund demand, dealers said. ( read original story ...)
International Tibet Network hosts regional meet in Taipei
DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 29: Advocacy and activist group International Tibet network kicked off a regional Asia meeting today in the Taiwanese capital Taipei. The meeting is attended by over 30 representatives from around the world as well as local politicians ... ( read original story ...)
Chubb Life receives 2017 Most Innovative Product Award at the 19th Insurance Faith, Hope and Love Award in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan: The Risk Management, Insurance and Finance Foundation in Taiwan honored Chubb Life (Chubb Tempest Life Reinsurance Limited, Taiwan Branch) with the 2017 Most Innovative Product Award at its 19th "Insurance Faith, Hope and Love" Gala Award ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: Smartphone vendors also eyeing entry-level, mid-tier segments
A number of smartphone vendors are gearing up efforts to promote entry-level and mid-tier models in the Taiwan market despite mounting competition brought upon by the availability of some high-end products, according to market sources. In addition to the ... ( read original story ...)
Google to buy part of Taiwan smartphone maker HTC for $1.1 billion
Taiwan’s struggling smartphone maker HTC has said it would sell part of its smartphone business to Google for $ 1.1 billion as the US giant looks to take greater control of its hardware business. Google will take on half of HTC’s research staff ... ( read original story ...)
iPhone 8 Plus Battery Swelling Problem Crops Up in Taiwan
TNW found Taiwan news reports saying week-old iPhone 8 Plus units ... Galaxy Note 7 owners learned last year when their phones caught fire, causing injuries and property damage. In Samsung’s case, the batteries had defects, and the cavity in the phones ... ( read original story ...)
Maverick mayor shakes up Taiwan politics
But the blunt style of Ko Wen-je, the Taipei mayor and former top surgeon ... after being seen as too close to Beijing and elite business interests. Meanwhile, the Democratic Progressive party, which swept to power last year under new President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC to build 3nm foundry in Tainan
Taipei, Sept. 29 (CNA) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ... The choice will allow TSMC to take full advantage of the company's existing business cluster and supply chain at the park, TSMC said in a statement on Friday. TSMC also thanked the government ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan revisited, 31 years later
The trip from the airport to Taipei was in an airconditioned bus ... to invite Filipinos to advance trade and business, and cultural exchanges between the two countries. Acer, a Taiwan company, is one of the foremost brands that come to mind for the ... ( read original story ...)
Film Review: ‘The Great Buddha+’
Arguably the best film to emerge from a year of exciting resurgence in Taiwan, which hasn’t produced an independent film that addresses themes both local and global in some time, “Buddha” swept the board at the Taipei Film Awards, and should be ... ( read original story ...)
Office rents in skyscrapers in London are highest in Europe despite Brexit
The report says that the recovering US economy and low unemployment rate have translated into increased business confidence and demand for ... Frankfurt, Dubai, Taipei, Madrid, Manila and Seoul. Skyscraper rents fell by 3.9% in Shanghai, by 2.2% in Los ... ( read original story ...)
East West Bancorp Announces Dates for Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--East West Bancorp ... and representative offices in Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Taipei and Xiamen. For more information on East West, visit the Company’s website at www.eastwestbank.com. ( read original story ...)