A threat of this nature is quite likely the reason why the U.S. Navy continues joint patrols and training exercises such as dual-carrier operations, as the key to thwarting any Ch ... ( read original story ...)
Financial firms dump stocks, flock to bonds
Investments rose 25.8 percent from a year earlier and 11.6 percent from a quarter earlier, driven mainly by semiconductor firms expanding production, the ministry said. Manufacturers’ fixed assets ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Taiwan, Killing at Least 1
A powerful earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Sunday afternoon, killing at least one person, toppling at least one building and causing shaking that was felt across the island. The quake was ... ( read original story ...)
Manufacturers invest nearly NT$540 billion in fixed assets, setting record
Taiwanese banks, insurance companies and securities firms had NT$3.1 trillion of local and foreign stocks as of the end of July, down NT$597.1 billion from the end of last year, the commission said. ( read original story ...)
Economists forecast 12.5bp rate hike
The central bank would likely hike key interest rates by 12.5 basis points (bp) on Thursday amid slowing inflation, economists said. The bank is expected to be less aggressive than the US Federal ... ( read original story ...)
DPP’s Chen floats 10-year road plan for Taipei districts
Taipei mayoral candidate Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) yesterday proposed a 10-year road network plan for Shilin (士林) and Beitou (北投) districts to avoid creating traffic congestion problems similar to those ... ( read original story ...)
6.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan, triggers Tsunami alarm in Japan
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Taiwan on Sunday, reportedly killing one and injuring 79. First responders are on the scenes of collapsed buildings and bridges. ( read original story ...)
UK invites Taiwan to sign queen’s condolence book in symbolic China rebuke
The U.K. acknowledged Taiwan's status as a self-governed country by inviting its representative in The UK to sign Queen Elizabeth II's condolence book on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Second magnitude 6.5-plus earthquake strikes Taiwan in 18 hours
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Sunday, around 18 hours after a 6.5 quake struck about 6 miles away. ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake in Taiwan traps people, derails train
A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan on Sunday, toppling a three-story building and temporarily trapping four people inside, stranding about 400 tourists on a mountainside, and knocking part of a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan earthquake traps people in toppled building
A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan on Sunday, toppling a three-storey building and temporarily trapping four people inside, stranding about 400 tourists on a mountainside, and knocking part of a ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami threat for Taiwan after 6.9 earthquake hit southeastern coast
Tsunamis are now a concern for areas in close proximity to Taiwan after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the island's southeastern coast. In a video, you can see some of the damage left behind. At ... ( read original story ...)
Latest and strongest earthquake causes damage in eastern Taiwan
Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes Hualien, collapsing a bridge and three-storey building and derailing a train ... ( read original story ...)
Strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, triggers tsunami warning
Japan issues a tsunami warning near Okinawa, where officials advised residents to stay clear of the coastline. ( read original story ...)
Strong Taiwan earthquake traps people, derails train
A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan on Sunday, toppling a three-story building and temporarily trapping four people inside, stranding about 400 tourists on a mountainside, ... ( read original story ...)
Strong Taiwan earthquake topples three-storey building, traps people
A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan on Sunday, toppling a three-story building and trapping two people inside and knocking part of a passenger train off its tracks ... ( read original story ...)