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 ...)
Macquarie Group accelerates into Taiwan’s self-driving bus, car market
He told The Australian Financial Review Macquarie was active in the offshore wind energy industry in Taiwan, while it was also pursuing opportunities in waste-to-energy in South Korea and solar and offshore wind projects in Japan. "We are now working on ... ( 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 ...)
US and Taiwan hold first defence industry forum as tensions with mainland China intensify
The first Taiwan-US Defence 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 US-Taiwan Business Council and the Taiwan Defence Industry Development ... ( read original story ...)
China flies fighters and bombers around Taiwan in another threatening display
Bombers and fighter jets from China's air force conducted encirclement drills around Taiwan on Friday. China claims Taiwan as its sacred territory, and its hostility toward the island has grown since the 2016 election of President Tsai Ing-wen from the pro ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa launches TWD 499 data plan, Taiwan Mobile and FET follow suit
Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom has relaunched a TWD 499 per month unlimited data plan. The service mainly targets customers who plan to switch mobile service provider, Taipei Times reports. Market competitors Taiwan Mobile and Far EasTone ... ( 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 ...)
OPINION: Canada should embrace Taiwan as China slides further into despotism
Unfortunately, this is complicated by international politics. Modern Taiwan is the only multi-party democracy in the Chinese-speaking world. It has strong intellectual property laws that are compatible with Canada’s. Canada and Taiwan have many shared ... ( read original story ...)