SparkLabs Taipei Launches to Help Taiwanese Startups Go Global

SparkLabs, a network of accelerators in Asia, is launching in Taipei after recently launching in Beijing. The first accelerator was launched in Seoul in 2012 with 79% of its 74 graduates receiving follow on funding and over $195 million in venture capital. ( read original story ...)

Fuses are blowing in Northern Taiwan

Unplanned power outages have been reported in Northern Taiwan, most recently this morning at an Executive Yuan office building in New Taipei City. The power went out for five minutes at the Executive Yuan's Xin Zhuang United Office Building at 11:09 ... ( read original story ...)

China urged to adopt more flexible approach to Taiwan relations

Taipei, Aug. 8 (CNA) Beijing should listen more carefully to what President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has said in her policy toward China and be more creative and flexible in its relations with Taiwan, a visiting American scholar said Tuesday in Taipei. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s MFIG tenders to buy up to 130,000 tonnes corn

HAMBURG, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan's MFIG purchasing group issued an international tender to buy up to 130,000 tonnes of corn, European traders said on Tuesday. The tender closes on Wednesday, Aug. 9, they said. It seeks shipment of 40,000 to 65,000 tonnes ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan passive component makers post record July revenues

Major Taiwan-based passive component makers including Yageo, Walsin Technology and Chilisin Electronics have reported record-high revenues for July 2017, thanks to a pick-up in customer demand and rising ASPs of certain products such as MLCCs. Yageo posted ... ( read original story ...)

SparkLabs launches its latest accelerator program in Taipei

Accelerator network SparkLabs launches its newest program today in Taipei. Headed by managing partner Edgar Chiu (pictured above), SparkLabs Taipei will focus on preparing Taiwanese startups to enter other countries. Chiu was COO of Taipei-based app ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan exports grow for 10th straight month in July (update)

Taipei, Aug. 7 (CNA) Taiwan's exports grew year-on-year for the 10th consecutive month in July, as global demand remained solid with the world economy on a steady road to recovery, according to data released Monday by the Ministry of Finance (MOF). ( read original story ...)

Taiwan eases tax compliance for overseas taxpayers

Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has launched a new cross-border remittance service, allowing individual income tax payments to be made from abroad. It comes in response to requests from overseas residents who have in the past struggled to pay tax bills. ( read original story ...)