Taiwan’s former presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has been charged for allegedly accepting bribes and misusing political donations.
Taiwan blocks Uber’s $1.3 billion Foodpanda deal over competition concerns
Uber and German food delivery firm Delivery Hero announced the Taiwan deal in May. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump’s defense policy pick once called for the US to destroy TSMC if China takes Taiwan
"Disabling or destroying TSMC is table stakes if China is taking over Taiwan," former senior Pentagon official Elbridge Colby said in February.
Corruption Scandal: Former Taipei Mayor Faces Bribery Charges
Former Taipei mayor and Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je has been indicted on corruption charges in Taiwan. He is accused of accepting bribes during his tenure as mayor, linked to a real estate ...
Taiwan’s ex-presidential candidate charged with corruption
Ko Wen-je, once a rising star in Taiwanese politics and a presidential contender, was indicted Thursday on corruption charges. The 65-year-old is accused of accepting half a million dollars in bribes ...
In a first, Taiwan’s Presidential Office runs war games to simulate a China emergency
Taiwan's Presidential Office conducted its first ever tabletop exercise simulating a military escalation with China, several officials briefed on the matter said, at a time when the island is facing ...
Taiwan Blocks Uber’s $950 Million Takeover of Local Foodpanda Business
Taiwan has blocked Uber Technologies’ planned takeover on anticompetition concerns, thwarting the U.S. company’s efforts to expand in Asia.
Taiwan blocks $950 mn Uber-Foodpanda deal, merger to exceed 90% market share
Taiwan has blocked Uber Technologies’ $950 million purchase of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda business because of concerns it would be anti-competitive ...
Former Presidential candidate in Taiwan, Ko Wen-je, indicted for corruption
Prosecutors in Taiwan indicted former presidential candidate and Taiwan People’s Party founder Ko Wen-je on corruption charges, accusing him of taking bribes during his time as mayor of Taiwan’s capital.
Former Taipei mayor charged for bribery, misuse of political donations
Taiwan prosecutors have charged a former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party with accepting T$17.1 million ($522,392) in bribes over a major property development in the capital and ...
Former Taiwan Presidential Candidate Ko Indicted for Corruption
Ko Wen-je, a former Taiwanese presidential candidate, has been indicted on corruption charges tied to multiple scandals, including a property redevelopment project during his tenure as Taipei mayor.
Taiwan’s KKday seeks more offerings for experience-hungry Asia tourists
TAIPEI -- After a recent funding round, Taiwanese tour-booking website operator KKday Group is scouting for acquisitions to expand its lineup of travel experiences in popular Asian destinations.
Taiwan defence ministry warns of ‘serious impact’ to security under new funding laws
Taiwan's defence ministry warned of "serious impact" to security after opposition parties passed laws that will require a cut in defence spending of some T$80 billion ($2.45 billion) at a time when ...
Taiwan November export orders miss expectations, China drags
Taiwan export orders grew more slowly than expected in November as weaker shipment for smartphones offset strong demand for artificial intelligence ...
Taiwan’s Defense Budget Could Be Slashed by 28% – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) has proposed a new financial planning law to increase local government funding that could cut the national defense budget by 28%. National Security Council ...
Taiwan halts Uber’s Foodpanda acquisition
Taiwan has blocked Uber Technologies' $950 million purchase of Delivery Hero's Foodpanda business on the island because of concerns it would be anti-competitive, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said ...