Island's top trade negotiator John Deng and deputy US trade representative Sarah Bianchi will meet virtually after Deng tested positive for Covid-19 Discussion is likely to anger Beijing, which has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to raise electricity prices by average of 8.4%
TAIPEI: Taiwan will raise electricity prices by an average of 8.4 per cent starting from Jul 1 (Friday) in response to rising global energy prices including a 15 per cent increase for large industrial ... ( read original story ...)
Global Chip Hub Taiwan to Raise Power Rates on Pricey Fuel
(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan’s industrial sector, including the world’s largest contract chipmaker, will be hit with the island’s first power price increase in four years as the state-owned utility grapples ... ( read original story ...)
Researchers develop chip to boost coral reef health
Scientists have developed a chip that can identify the most environmentally tolerant coral and are planning to use it to increase the share of live corals off Taiwan’s north and northeast coasts, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and the United States to hold trade talks on Monday
Taiwan and the United States will hold trade talks on Monday under a newly agreed framework, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan holders of Russian bonds say haven’t received payments -sources
Some Taiwanese holders of Russian Eurobonds have not received interest due on May 27 after a grace period expired on Sunday evening, two sources said, potentially setting Moscow on track for its first ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, United States to hold trade talks on Monday
Taiwan and the United States will hold trade talks on Monday under a newly agreed framework, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market Has Solid Lead For Monday
The Taiwan stock market on Friday ended the two-day losing streak in which it had plunged almost 550 points or 3.7 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 15,300-point plateau and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks facing ‘big bully’ prompt Goldman retreat as cross-strait tensions inflict 20 to 40 per cent fund losses
Taiwan's benchmark index has lost almost 9 per cent this month, taking the decline this year to 22 per cent in US dollar terms China sent 26 warplanes into Taiwan's air defence identification zone ... ( read original story ...)
After pineapples, China bans grouper fish to restrict Taiwan’s access to consumer market
China which banned Taiwanese pineapples last year is yet again flexing its economic muscle with a recent ban on grouper fish and with this the Island nation is bracing itself for heavy economic losses ... ( read original story ...)
Oil imports surge in first five months
As crude oil prices rise sharply this year due to the war in Ukraine, the value of Taiwan’s oil imports surged by 75.6 percent to US$11.9 billion in the first five months of this year compared with ... ( read original story ...)
FEATURE: Hong Kongers reflect on Taiwan, an imperfect exile
For Lam Wing-kei (林榮基), a Hong Kong bookstore owner who was detained by police in China for five months for selling sensitive books about the Chinese Communist Party, coming to Taiwan was a logical ... ( read original story ...)
China sends 29 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense zone in one of largest fly-bys of 2022
China has sent 29 warplanes into Taiwan air defence zone according to media reports marking the third-largest fly-by in the country this year ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan vice president has back surgery for herniated discs
Taiwan Vice President William Lai had surgery for herniated discs on his spine on Sunday after complaining of acute lower back pain, which went successfully and he is expected to be out of bed and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Participation In IPEF Is Of Utmost Importance
The utmost importance of Taiwan is indispensable to governance, policy and global trade and key standards, in the Indo-Pacific, Southeast Asia; and now, participation in the Indo-Pacific Economic ... ( read original story ...)
President Tsai Attends Food Taipei Opening, Vows To Strengthen Taiwan’s Ties With Democratic World
President Tsai Ing-wen said June 22 that the government is committed to strengthening ties with the democratic world on the back of enhanced trade in food items. The food sector is an important part ... ( read original story ...)