Second-home mortgages face tighter credit controls

The central bank yesterday tightened credit controls for second-home mortgages in specific areas and purchases of plots of land, especially in industrial parks. However, the nation’s top monetary ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan flags risk if China joins pact first

Taiwan is worried a political roadblock from China may prevent it from joining a trans-Pacific trade pact.The self-ruled island filed its application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive ... ( read original story ...)