TAIPEI: Johor is going all out to strengthen bilateral relationship with the Taiwanese government to attract more investors into the state, timely with the latter’s new Southbound policy. Johor Domestic Trade, Tourism and Consumerism Committee chairman ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: Smartphone shipments to reach 8-8.5 million units in 2017
Shipments of smartphones in the Taiwan market in 2017 are expected to be flat on year, totaling about at 8-8.5 million units, according to sources from local retail channels. Since the strategy of promoting smartphones by highlighting product and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan loses another ally
The small West African state of Sao Tome breaks off diplomatic ties with Taiwan, a move that China is welcoming. Taiwan now has only two allies left in Africa. Eve Johnson reports. ( read original story ...)
Taipei Street Food Tour with Taipei Eats
One of our favourite things to do when we explore a new city is to take a food tour to explore the different local dishes and get to know the heart and soul of the city. So on our recent visit to Taipei, we teamed up with Taipei Eats and put ourselves in ... ( read ...
Taiwan loses another ally, says won't help China ties
TAIPEI/BEIJING Taiwan accused China of using Sao Tome and Principe's financial woes to push its "one China" policy after the small West African state ended ties with the self-ruled island, with Taipei saying the move would not help relations across the ... ( read original story ...)
Nova Technology 2017 revenues likely to rise 20% or more
Taiwan-based Nova Technology, which supplies fab tool services for wafer fabs and LCD plants, is expected to enjoy 20% or more revenue growth on year in 2017 with higher profits, according to market sources. Nova Technology is a subsidiary of cleanroom and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China pressure not delaying plan for president's trip
TAIPEI/SAN SALVADOR China's objection to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen passing through the United Sates enroute to Latin America next month has not delayed planning for the trip and transit locations will be announced in days, the presidential office said ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese Acer to Pull the Plug on India Smartphone Market
There are some market indications that Acer, a Taiwanese smartphone maker and one of top 30 smartphone vendor in Q3 2016 according to our smartphone tracker, is highly likely pulling the plug on the smartphone business in India, the third largest ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks weaker ahead of orders data, cenbank rate meet
The electronics subindex dropped 0.7 percent, while the financials subindex lost 0.7 percent. Taiwan is due to issue its November export orders on Tuesday, an indicator of actual exports 2-3 months ahead. A Reuters poll forecast orders last month to have ... ( read original story ...)
Finding Glimpses of Christmas in Taipei [Part 1] – Taipei 101
I have to admit that the overall purpose of our recent day trip to Taipei wasn’t to check out the Christmas displays around the Xinyi area of the city. The date was strategically planned with that mind, however. Our main purpose for going to Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Italian-made trains roll into Taipei MRT system
Punctual and clean, the Taipei Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) boasts a customer satisfaction rating of 94 percent. As the MRT embarks on a process of expansion, procuring and utilizing the best engineering and technology available has become key to maintaining ... ( read original story ...)
Dell Taiwan partners with Taipei city government to create IoT Innovation Lab
Taiwan to establish Taipei IoT Innovation Lab, looking to push the city to become a Living Lab for smart city technology. Dell will provide complete end-to-end technology solutions and resources to help further improve the Taipei government's IoT ecosystem ... ( read original story ...)
Uber says disappointed by Taiwan law raising ride-sharing fine to highest level globally
The move marks the latest clash in the stand-off between the Taiwan government and the global ride-sharing firm. Uber urged Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in November to let the island's people decide whether they want Uber services in Taiwan. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei market at 'decadeslong low': real estate group
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- This year has been the worst for Taipei's real estate industry in a decade, Taipei Association of Real Estate Brokers said at its annual meeting with the press on Thursday. According to data Taipei City's Department of Land Administration ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks head for third session of falls on Fed rate hike
The electronics subindex slipped as much as 0.3 percent, while the financials subindex gained up to 0.6 percent. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world's top contract chip maker, dipped as much as 1 percent. Cathay Financial Holding ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan eyes Trump's China policy with mix of hope and fear
TAIPEI, Taiwan — As Taiwan becomes a contentious issue between China and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Taiwanese are hoping it will lead to closer ties with Washington but are wary of becoming a bargaining chip between the world's two largest economies. ( read original story ...)