Isolated and Threatened, Taiwan Boosts Domestic Arms Makers

TAICHUNG, Taiwan — Standing on his company's sprawling campus in central Taiwan, Lin Nan-juh says he's able to make any plane his island's threatened government calls for. "We can do whatever's asked," says Lin, president of Aerospace Industrial ... ( read original story ...)

Chunghwa Telecom could be fined for mobile package chaos

Taipei, May 13 (CNA) Chunghwa Telecom Co. (中華電信), Taiwan's largest telecom company, could be punished for failing to address "chaos" in society that the firm triggered last week with its flash mob-style launch of a NT$499 (US$16.75) monthly 4G plan ... ( read original story ...)

Flying from Taipei? Ditch your suitcase at in-town check-in

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Financial requirements for Chinese tourists to be relaxed

Taipei, May 13 (CNA) In an effort to boost the number of tourists visiting from China, Taiwan is planning to lower the financial threshold for Chinese tourists by accepting applicants who can show bank savings worth NT$100,000 (US$3,339) as opposed to the ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei Film Commission to launch co-production incentive

The maximum investment for a single production project will be $1m. The application process will ... projects and thereby increase the international visibility of Taipei City.” Earlier this week, TFC signed a memorandum of collaboration with San ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Takes a Step Back With New Coal Plant

The $100 million Taiwanese project has courted controversy throughout the decision ... the equivalent of the annual emissions of all the 1.6 million cars in Taipei City and New Taipei city combined. Any pollution emitted from the plant will affect the ... ( read original story ...)

Grand Hyatt hotel stands at heart of Taipei

TAIPEI _ Five-star hotels are not hard to find in metropolitan cities around the world. They all offer the finest dining and quality room services to rich guests. Grand Hyatt Taipei is no different as it owns nine fancy restaurants and bars offering a ... ( read original story ...)

(HOTEL) Grand Hyatt hotel stands at heart of Taipei

TAIPEI _ Five-star hotels are not hard to find in metropolitan cities around the world. They all offer the finest dining and quality room services to rich guests. Grand Hyatt Taipei is no different as it owns nine fancy restaurants and bars offering a ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei archbishop says will invite pope to visit Taiwan

ROME (Reuters) - The Roman Catholic archbishop of Taiwan said on Thursday that he will invite Pope Francis to visit the country for a Church congress next year, a trip that would likely infuriate China. “No pope has ever landed in Taiwan,” Archbishop ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan, US hold 1st defense forum amid regional tensions

KAOHSIUNG (Kyodo) -- The first Taiwan-U.S. Defense Business Forum was held in Taiwan on Thursday amid tensions between China and Taiwan and between the two contending superpowers. The forum, co-hosted by the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council and the Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei Tech students win Best of the Year prize at iF awards

Taipei, May 10 (CNA) A team from National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech) was awarded earlier this week with the "Best of the Year" title for a design submitted to the 2018 iF Design Talent Award, the school said Thursday. In a press release ... ( read original story ...)