War in Europe has triggered a massive flight of capital from an Asian island nearly 5,000 miles away. Over the last month, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has heightened concerns about the risk that ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Losing Faith in U.S. Rescue if China Invades—Poll
The Taiwan public's confidence in an American military response to the next Taiwan Strait crisis has dropped more than 30 percentage points in six months. ( read original story ...)
Telecoms play major role in smart cities, smart manufacturing
Chunghwa Telecom and Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) showcased a diverse array of 5G vertical applications and 5G private network solutions at the 2022 Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) in Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Unexpected moderation in manufacturing; flat retail sales
Moderate industrial production growth resulted in negligible retail sales growth. High base effects cannot explain the slow growth story ... ( read original story ...)
Major tech firms at Taiwan smart city expo
Taiwan-based tech suppliers TSMC, AUO, Delta Electronics, and many others are exhibiting their latest products at the Smart City Summit & Expo held in Taipei from March 22 to 25. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan considers extending 4-month military conscription
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng says the government is considering extending its four-month compulsory military service amid concerns about the self-governing island democracy’s tensions with ... ( read original story ...)
Late-night earthquakes rattle Taiwan
2 strong quakes, including magnitude 6.6 tremor, struck minutes apart, followed by series of some 20 aftershocks ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan vows strategic proposals for Lithuania’s semiconductor industry
VILNIUS - Taiwan vows to offer strategic proposals to Lithuania's semiconductor industry, says Eric Huang, head of the Taiwanese representation office in Lithuania. "So, we are going to talk with a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan weighs extending compulsory military service beyond 4 months
Taiwan is considering extending compulsory military service beyond the current four months, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Wednesday, as the war in Ukraine renewed a discussion about how best ... ( read original story ...)
Bridge Collapses As 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Taiwan, Injures 1
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan early Wednesday rattled buildings and roused people from their sleep, leaving one injured and causing a half-constructed bridge in the ... ( read original story ...)
6.7-magnitude quake rattles Taiwan, injures one
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan early Wednesday rattled buildings and roused people from their sleep, leaving one injured and causing a half-constructed bridge in the ... ( read original story ...)
M6.7 quake rattles Taiwan
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan early Wednesday rattled buildings and roused people from their sleep, leaving one injured and causing a half-constructed bridge in the ... ( read original story ...)
Politicians Have Failed To Engender Country’s Advancement – Obaseki
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has scored the political elite low on Nigeria’s quest for development. The governor, who spoke yesterday at two events – the 2022 Nigeria Institute of International ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei troubled by tight office space supply over the next 12 months
The new leasable supply was nearly fully pre-committed in 4Q21. Taipei’s overall office market remains tight as limited supply is expected to persist over the next 12 months. JLL notes that most of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan MOF Explains Loss Deduction Rules Upon Mergers
The Taiwanese Ministry of Finance March 18 explained loss deduction rules for the acquiring company after a merger. The explanation includes that: 1) the acquiring company can’t deduct losses incurred ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shares Expected To Resume Upward Climb
The Taiwan stock market gave up less than a single point on Tuesday, but that was enough to halt the four-day winning streak in which it had climbed more than 635 points or 3.9 percent. The Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)