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 ...)
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Mergers and acquisitions (abbreviated M&A;) is an aspect of corporate strategy, corporate finance and manageme... Top 10 biotech and pharmaceutical companies worldwide based on market value in 2015 2015 ranking of the global top 10 biotech and ... ( read original story ...)
Why this Taiwanese man is the dream husband of so many women in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China
“He radiates this warmth that makes you want to touch him and hold him. He appears to be the kind of guy a woman can trust. He gives people a sense of security, which is something most Hong Kong men cannot offer,” the 32-year-old marketing executive said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is sick and tired of competing as “Chinese Taipei” in global sporting events
There is a place in Asia that will soon host the Summer Universiade, a sporting competition attracting university student athletes from around the world. According to the event’s official media guide (pdf), the place is a “long and narrow” island ... ( 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 needs to play ‘more proactive’ role in Asia-Pacific: Tsai
Taipei, Aug. 8 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Tuesday Taiwan is committed to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and must play a "more proactive" role there. In an interconnected world, "Taiwan must play an even more proactive ... ( read original story ...)
Despite Pressure From China, Taiwan Finds Ways to Participate on the World Stage
Taiwanese who wish to take part in international organizations face an enormous hurdle called the One-China Policy, which China uses to prevent their participation. So what is it exactly? In short, the One-China Policy means there is only one state ... ( 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 ...)
Taiwan To Buy Jet Engines From Honeywell For Indigenous Jet Trainer Program
Taiwanese lawmakers visiting the US last week reached a deal to buy jet engines from Honeywell. The Legislative Yuan Foreign and National Defense Committee’s bipartisan delegation visited International Turbine Engine Co (ITEC) to discuss the purchase of ... ( read original story ...)
Citi & Champions join hands to help teenagers gain smart financial habits
TAIPEI - In order to help teenagers get in the habit of planned spending, the Champions Education Association joined forces with the Citi Foundation to hold "4S of Smart Finance: Save, Spend, Share, Smart" classes and develop the Champ financial management ... ( 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’s Power Grid On Red Alert As Heatwave Drives Peak Demand
Temperatures rose to a record-high for the year in Taiwan on Monday, driving electricity consumption to a peak and leaving the reserve capacity of Taiwan’s power grid to a level that prompted a red alert, according to state-run Taiwan Power Company ... ( 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 ...)